Scarlett Dunn

A new book from beloved best-selling author Jodi Thomas is always a treat--you'll find a little spice along with the sweet--and you can expect dashes of the unexpected to keep you on your reader's toes. "The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas" is a delightful holiday anthology set in Post-Civil War Texas featuring charming tales from Ms. Thomas and two other gifted storytellers--Sharla Lovelace and Scarlett Dunn. In "Father Goose", from Jodi Thomas, Trapper Hawkins is emotionally adrift after the end of the war. With no family and no home, he finds work here and there to keep himself going. A chance to earn a big payday for safely transporting five young girls home to their wealthy father's ranch in time for Christmas seems like a way for him to make a new start in life--even if danger lurks along the way. A pretty young widow, Mrs. Adams, agrees to accompany Trapper and the girls in exchange for a ride to Dallas. Emery Adams is no widow--she is a young woman escaping a life of sad servitude, and just like Trapper, she hopes for a new beginning. Neither of them could have imagined the surprises they would encounter, including just how remarkable and resourceful five little girls can be. A possibility of a bright and happy future begins to emerge--if they can just survive the journey. "The Mistletoe Promise", from Sharla Lovelace, offers a second chance at love for neighboring ranchers Josie Bancroft and Benjamin Mason--if only they can overcome the heartache of the past. Ben wants to help Josie secure her struggling ranch, but more than that, he longs to set to rights the painful circumstances which have kept them apart for years. As secrets come to light and truths are revealed, it may just take a Christmas miracle for the love that was once so strong to once again shine so bright. In "Christmas Road", a former soldier receives an urgent message from his mother to return home as his family has been devastated by the Yellow Fever epidemic. Filed with regrets for staying away so long, Clint Mitchum hastens to his family's ranch and finds it abandoned, but there are fresh graves in the family burial plot. A note left by his mother pleads with him to make sure her caretaker, Amelia, is safe and well. Clint sets out on a journey that will help him resolve his past and find new hope with a chance for a future filled with love and joy. Those who enjoy historical western romance and carry the holiday spirit in their heart will find much to appreciate in "The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas".

Review Copy Gratis Author… (altro)

This anthology is sure to get you pumped for the holiday Christmas season. All three stories were lovely. Although, if I have to rate them in order from my favorite first; it would be Father Goose by Jodi Thomas than Christmas Road by Scarlett Dunn and finally The Mistletoe Promise by Sharla Lovelace.

I am a sucker for cute kids. While, all three stories had adorable children; they were mostly prominent in Father Goose and Christmas Road. The Christmas spirit is strong with these stories. In fact, this anthology will make the perfect stocking stuffer gift. So make sure this book is on your shopping list.

In Father Goose, Trapper is no match for five little girls. Old loves find a happy ending in The Mistletoe Promise and in Christmas Road strangers become family.… (altro)

The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas

Three authors ~ Three Historical Heartwarming Holiday Romances ~

FATHER GOOSE by Jodi Thomas
The first time I read a book with a similar plot might have been one written by Neville Shute and it took place in Europe during a war. I have read a few since then and each on was memorable in its own way. I do love this storyline and this author’s historical romances have never let me down. I loved Trapper, Emery and all five girls. Absolutely loved this story and would love to know how all of the characters are doing in the future!
THE MISTLETOE PROMISE by Sharla Lovelace
Second chances do happen sometimes, and this story gives Josie and Benjamin a second chance to get it right. I felt deeply for both main characters and really hoped they would manage to get their HEA by the end of the story. They were well matched and deserved to be together. Another great story by one of my favorite authors.
CHRISTMAS ROAD by Scarlett Dunn
This was a new author to me, and I did enjoy her story. Epidemics could decimate communities and this story dealt with the aftermath of Yellow Fever. This was a story of family, loss, community, caring and finding happy endings for children and adults.

All three provided adventure, romance, wonderful characters, and a healthy dose of Christmas magic.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by these authors? Definitely!

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (altro)

Christmas at Dove Creek by Scarlett Dunn

Sharpshooter Lily Starr saves Wyoming rancher Thorpe Turlow in more ways than one in this historical Christmas romance. Thorpe joins Lily’s small group of travelers on their journey from Missouri to Wyoming and with Indians, bandits and weather to contend with it is an eventful trip indeed.

The travelers eventually include:
Lily: looking for her grandfather and traveling with a horse, mule and Blue – her blue-eyed wolf
Dora: saloon girl looking for a new life
Isabelle: pregnant and on her way to marry a soldier
Jed: blacksmith looking for his brother
Thorpe: disillusioned rancher
Stone: Marshall taking bandit in for hanging
Harlowe: bandit hoping to escape hanging

This is a sweet tale of hope and love with a big dose of faith and promise. I wasn’t expecting quite so much “faith” but it was still a very enjoyable, well written, intricately plotted story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC. This is my honest review.

4.5 Stars… (altro)