A Rocky Mountain Christmas

USA Today bestselling author: The families Jensen and MacCallister reunite in a gripping tale of tragedy, survival, love, and maybe even a miracle . . . Three days before Christmas, Matt Jensen is traveling the Denver and Pacific railway when an avalanche slams down onto the train, trapping it in desolate Trout Creek Pass. But it wasn’t an act of nature that caused the accident; it was a gang of outlaws attempting to rescue their leader, who is being taken to Red Cliff to be hanged. As Smoke Jensen and Duff MacCallister frantically try to make their way to the scene, Matt struggles to save the survivors, among them a beautiful young woman with a dark past, a merchant seaman turned rancher, and a senator with his very ill young daughter. Starving under a bitter, driving snow in the brutal, unforgiving Rocky Mountains, and surrounded by armed and desperate outlaws, Matt still dreams of making it home for Christmas. But unless fate lends a hand, nobody will. “An exciting visit to the old west of gunfights and cattle drives.” —RT Book Reviews

Es sollte eine schöne vorweihnachtliche Wanderung in den Rocky Mountains werden. Eine kleine, nicht zu anspruchsvolle Etappe, so wie Jane und ihre Freunde sie jedes Jahr an diesem Tag bewältigen. Doch in diesem Jahr kommt alles anders. Durch einen Schneesturm wird Jane von der Gruppe getrennt und befindet sich plötzlich ganz alleine in einer Hölle aus Schnee, Eis und Kälte. Nach Stunden des Umherirrens kann sie ihr Glück kaum fassen, als sie eine Hütte im Wald findet und kurzerhand dort eindringt. Womit Jane allerdings nicht gerechnet hat, ist die Tatsache, dass hier ein Mann lebt, der sich nicht ohne Grund in den Rocky Mountains versteckt. Sie sieht seine eisblauen Augen, die Schutzwände, die ihn umgeben, und spürt schon bald, wie groß sein Geheimnis ist. Doch kann Jane die Wahrheit über den Mann verkraften, der sie bereits in der ersten Sekunde in seinen Bann gezogen hat? Eine winterliche Geschichte über Vertrauen, Leidenschaft und die einzig wahre Liebe.

Even under the most extreme conditions our pioneer ancestors kept the festive spirit alive in their hearts and frontier homes.

"Vivid and charming."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author HE'S THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! In the heart of the Rockies One white Christmas can change everything. When firefighter and single dad Steve Springfield moved his four kids to a Colorado Christmas tree ranch, he intended for it to be a safe haven. But he never expected danger to follow them to his childhood home... Or that he would come face-to-face with the one girl he could never forget. Folk artist Camille Brandt lives a quiet life. As the town's resident eccentric, she's used to being lonely—until Steve freaking Springfield changes everything. Brave and kind, he's always had a piece of her heart, and it doesn't take long before she's in danger of falling for him again. But as mysterious fires break out across the sleepy Colorado town, Steve and Camille will have to fight if they want their happy family to survive until Christmas... "Gripping suspense, unique heroines, sexy heroes."—Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Also by Katie Ruggle: On His Watch (Search & Rescue Series, FREE Novella) Hold Your Breath (Search & Rescue Series, Book 1) Run to Ground (K-9 Unit Series, Book 1) What People Are Saying About Katie Ruggle: "I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books." —CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author "Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough." —JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author for Hold Your Breath "Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice." —D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series for Hold Your Breath

In this Western mountain version of Clement Moores popular poem, Santa leaves a cowboy a Stetson hat and alligator boots. Full color.

Even under the most extreme conditions our pioneer ancestors kept the festive spirit alive in their hearts and frontier homes. From Lewis and Clark's first Christmas in the Rockies to the generous gift that changes a widow and her children's lives, this book shares celebrations of the Yuletide season.

Even under the most extreme conditions, our pioneer ancestors kept the spirit of Christmas alive in their frontier homes. This fascinating book gathers true holiday tales ranging from the first days of exploration to the era of gold and silver camps, covering territory from the Canadian border in the north to New Mexico in the south. These yuletide stories convey the hopes and dreams of pioneer life and will inspire any reader.

THREE RUGGED WESTERN MEN THREE COURAGEOUS LADIES THREE FESTIVE TALES TO WARM THE HEART THIS CHRISTMAS! Rocky Mountain Christmas by Jillian Hart Summoned on a dangerously snowy night to deal with two stowaways, Sheriff Mac McKaslin discovers they are none other than a homeless young widow—Carrie Montgomery—and her baby. But will the sheriff send them out into the cold…or find a warm place for them in his heart? The Christmas Gifts by Kate Bridges When Sergeant James Fielder arrives with a baby on his sled, he turns to Maggie Greerson for help. This special interlude allows Maggie to fulfill her secret dream of having a child—and explore the attraction that has always drawn her to James…. The Christmas Charm by Mary Burton Determined to prevent her younger sister from marrying the wrong man, widow Colleen Garland enlists the help of her onetime love, Keith Garrett. Will their rescue mission finally lead them on the road to true love?