Cowboy S Christmas Hope

Nine years ago Ethan Powell gave up his rodeo career, his Arizona ranch, his family—and most important, his high school sweetheart—to join the Marines. He's returned an injured hero, determined to let nothing keep him from going back to a job he loves—breaking horses. Getting back in the saddle is something he needs to do, to prove to himself he can. Breaking horses and breaking her heart again? No way! Caitlin Carmichael isn't ready to pick up where she and Ethan left off, no matter how devastating his kisses are. She isn't the same carefree risk taker she used to be. This time the two-feet-solidly-on-the-ground nurse is proceeding with caution. So what is it about Ethan and his daredevil ways that's making her long to have him as her Christmas cowboy—for now and every Christmas to come?

This cowboy has made a list—checked it twice—and she’s about to find out exactly how right they are for each other. Cowboy Alex Thorne was a pain in quiet Yvette Wright’s side for years, but when he suddenly left Heart Falls, she missed his smart mouth and sexy smile. Now he’s back with a Christmas gift she can’t resist. A homemade advent calendar fashioned from an antique cabinet, each locked drawer full of teasing reasons why they belong together. It took far too long for Alex to realize why he’d relentlessly poked and teased his favourite Heart Falls veterinarian, but he’s determined to make up for lost time now that he knows Yvette is the only one for him. He’ll need to convince her that in spite of their differences, they’re not headed into a holiday fling. Christmas magic will need to be extra shiny and bright this year for these not-quite-enemies to become lovers for a lifetime—and a united force against anyone, or anything, that would tear them apart. --- Keywords: Canadian Author, cowboy, western, contemporary, small town, Christmas, enemies to lovers, secrets, holiday romance, cocky hero, friends with benefits, new starts, choices, sagas For readers who enjoy: Jennifer Ryan, Joan Johnston, Kate Pearce, Linda Lael Miller, Lindsay McKenna, Diana Palmer, Maisey Yates, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Lorelei James.

COULD HE BE HER HERO? Hope, Montana, is no longer home to Andy Granger, who sold his piece of the family ranch to developers. He’s only back to run a cattle drive in his brother’s stead. But the community can’t forgive him for selling out. And Dakota Mason, the beautiful cowgirl he hired, has every reason to hate him… Ranching is in Dakota’s blood. And now the developers have cut off water her neighboring ranch desperately needs. She’s only on the ride for a paycheck—not to turn her back on her community. And definitely not to fall for some overly protective urban cowboy. But Andy may surprise everyone…including himself.

Overcoming the past to find love at Christmas The Cowboy’s Christmas Courtship by Brenda Minton Layla Silver is struggling to keep afloat for the holidays, but does she need Gage Cooper riding to her rescue? Back in high school, Gage was nobody’s hero. Now he’s an injured bull rider home for Christmas to make amends for his checkered past. And something about the stubborn, beautiful Layla has him wanting more than forgiveness. Season of Hope by Virginia Carmichael Gavin Sawyer knows he’s in trouble the moment he meets Evie Thorne at the mission where they volunteer. Reporters like her have caused him nothing but heartache in the past. When he brings her home to meet his family during the holidays, Evie’s secret past suddenly comes to light. Will their newfound love survive?

Cole Charming is one cowboy who is never going to fall in love—again. The cowboy-turned-actor had a very public breakup that shattered his heart. After going back to his hometown during the holidays, he bumps into Katie, a sweet girl he had a crush on from high school. When sparks fly between them he knows he needs to keep his distance. He wouldn’t want to ruin a good friendship. Katie finds herself in a sticky place. She’s the last in her family to get married and as a wedding event planner, that doesn’t help her brand. Now, at her grandparents’ anniversary, the heat is on. The last thing she wanted to do was to stand out as the only one without a date. In walks her high school crush. The tall, dark and handsome Cole Charming. The pity-looks from everyone at the event were more than she could handle. Will this handsome cowboy step in to save her face?

The only thing the country boy and the city girl have in common is that they both think they've sworn off dating... Jacob Cassidy is a good man with a streak of mischief a mile wide. He's generous, smart, and the guy in small town Trinity Falls most everyone comes to with animal troubles. Unfortunately, his family has deemed him "hopeless" because he'll never get serious about a woman. But when the house next to Cassidy Farm sells to a beautiful girl and her lively young son just before the holidays, Jacob finds himself helplessly fascinated with the pair. Hope Turner has sworn off men. Her beauty has won her nothing but unwanted attention from guys, coldness from other women, and a terrible marriage to a man who loved her face but not her heart. The light of her life is her funny, kind-hearted son, Nick, who longs for the freedom of wide-open spaces they just can't find in the city. So, when her husband divorces her and remarries, she and her beloved boy finally move out to the country to live the simple life introverted Hope has always craved - just the two of them. But when her new job behind the scenes at the local radio station turns into something far more public, Hope may just have to rely on the kindness of the too-handsome cowboy next door. Jacob finds that he's excited to help out, especially if it means more time with his new six-year-old bestie and his soft-spoken mom. Suddenly, he and Nick are having the time of their lives doing fun home projects and making excessive plans for Christmas. But can Jacob get Hope's heart back in the saddle? And when all is said and done, is the happiest bachelor in Trinity Falls even ready to win the love of the shy city girl? Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family - one clean & wholesome romance at a time. From an ex-football star finding out about a secret baby, to a reserved tech genius who opens his heart to a small-town barista and her adopted daughter, you'll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls.

Billionaire cowboy Jake Tanner has no plans to get married anytime soon and although he caught a garter at a wedding recently makes him even more determined to prove to his brothers that them falling in love with the first woman they saw after catching a garter is just a coincidence. Besides, he ran into the local veterinarian after catching the garter and she and him are like vinegar and water...they already found out they don’t mix. When one of his brothers signs him up for the True Love Texas Christmas Bachelor Auction he’s a good sport and agrees. A home-cooked meal in exchange for decorating the winning bidder’s house for Christmas sounds like a good trade. Especially since the money raised always goes for a good cause. Veterinarian Hanna Cork needs to invest in her new community. She’s just bought an old farm on the outskirts of True Love and a little help putting up Christmas lights would be nice, so bidding on a cowboy sounds like the perfect plan. However, the cocky, gorgeous Jake Tanner, whom she dated briefly, is the last man she would bid on...until someone else bids on him and to her horror she can’t stop herself from bidding against every other female who wants him. Now that she’s won him what is she supposed to do with him? And how is she going to convince him that her bidding on him has absolutely nothing to do with being attracted to him? This unusually snowy Christmas in True Love Texas is promising to be one for the record books as Jake and Hanna find out that falling in love often comes unexpectedly.

The Cowboy's Christmas Retreat - Catherine Mann After they've opened gifts, maybe he'll unwrap her heart. Instead of his winter wonderland wedding, Riley Stewart has been jilted. This rodeo champ needs an understanding shoulder. So Riley invites his best friend Lucy Snyder, her son and their scruffy pooch on his 'honeymoon'. But moonlit doggie walks, romantic fires, the glow of Christmas lights -- everything is conspiring against their 'just friends' resolve. Will this fake honeymoon ignite the real spark Riley and Lucy have denied for so long? A Secret Christmas Wish - Cathy McDavid The magic of Christmas. Could make her wish come true! A small-town Christmas wedding. What could be more romantic? Unless you're a plus-one-for-hire like single mom Maia MacKenzie. Too bad handsome cowboy Brent Hayes is her new coworker -- and completely off limits! Neither of them can afford to lose their jobs...or invest in a relationship. But when she sees Brent's adorable connection with her young son, Maia can't help wishing for a Christmas miracle.