The Gift Of Family: Merry Christmas, Cowboy

The Gift Of Family: Merry Christmas, Cowboy
Linda Ford

Karen Kirst

HOLIDAY HEARTSMerry Christmas, Cowboy by Linda FordA wild snowstorm strands Colt Johnson in Eden Valley, where the storekeeper’s daughter exudes welcome warmth. She’s even offered to give the two orphans in his charge a Christmas to remember. An outcast, Colt doesn’t dare hope for more—even though Becca’s love would be a Christmas wish come true. Smoky Mountain Christmas by Karen KirstCole Prescott’s Gatlinburg visit will be just long enough to free his wife from their mistake of a marriage. Then he meets the daughter he never knew he had. Little Abby needs a father, especially at Christmastime. And all Cole wants is a chance to make a life with Rachel and Abby at last….

HOLIDAY HEARTS

Merry Christmas, Cowboy by Linda Ford

A wild snowstorm strands Colt Johnson in Eden Valley, where the storekeeper’s daughter exudes welcome warmth. She’s even offered to give the two orphans in his charge a Christmas to remember. An outcast, Colt doesn’t dare hope for more—even though Becca’s love would be a Christmas wish come true.

Smoky Mountain Christmas by Karen Kirst

Cole Prescott’s Gatlinburg visit will be just long enough to free his wife from their mistake of a marriage. Then he meets the daughter he hadn’t known he had. Little Abby needs a father, especially at Christmastime. And all Cole wants is a chance to make a life with Rachel and Abby at last....

Praise for Linda Ford

“A lovely story of love, forgiveness and

accepting God’s guidance in difficult times.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Cowboy Tutor

“A tender love story with characters

who are strong-willed and caring.”

—RT Book Reviews on Dakota Father

“Ford’s sweet, charming love story has well-written characters that demonstrate strong faith, even though they stumble along the way.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Cowboy’s Baby

Praise for Karen Kirst

“Second in the Smoky Mountain Matches series, this story creates a great sense of place,

with a bit of suspense.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Bridal Swap

“Kirst’s debut knocks it out of the park.

It’s a gem of a story with a thrilling romance.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Reluctant Outlaw

LINDA FORD

shares her life with her rancher husband, a grown son, a live-in client she provides care for and a yappy parrot. She and her husband raised a family of fourteen children, ten adopted, providing her with plenty of opportunity to experience God’s love and faithfulness. They’ve had their share of adventures, as well. Taking twelve kids in a motor home on a three-thousand-mile road trip would be high on the list. They live in Alberta, Canada, close enough to the Rockies to admire them every day. She enjoys writing stories that reveal God’s wondrous love through the lives of her characters.

Linda enjoys hearing from readers. Contact her at linda@lindaford.org or check out her website, www.lindaford.org, where you can also catch her blog, which often carries glimpses of both her writing activities and family life.

KAREN KIRST

currently lives in coastal North Carolina with her marine husband, three boys and Andy the parrot. When she’s not writing or dreaming up characters, she likes to read, visit tearooms, play piano, watch romantic comedies and chat over coffee with friends. She’s incredibly blessed to be able to do what she loves, and gives God the glory.

The Gift of Family

Merry Christmas, Cowboy

Linda Ford

Smoky Mountain Christmas

Karen Kirst

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

Merry Christmas, Cowboy

Linda Ford

To those seeking a home and acceptance.

May you find a place of welcome

especially in the Christmas season.

For there is no difference between the Jew

and the Greek: for the same Lord over all

is rich unto all that call upon him

—Romans 10:12

Contents

Chapter One (#ufeea19af-45f2-505b-b98e-96f0cdd4c655)

Chapter Two (#u109103e5-998a-5f09-abf5-469a223b9679)

Chapter Three (#ua13c8f0e-9bbb-53f4-a4b6-a9aee221ed2f)

Chapter Four (#ud4495fa1-b70f-5722-8688-1087df6d58d3)

Chapter Five (#u0070834c-47a4-560f-ba3d-3fea69afbc57)