A warm, feel good holiday read—one that brings all the joy of Christmas and none of the stress.

I really enjoy Jennie Marts' charming small town of Creedence, Colorado, and it was lovely to visit for the festive season. Holt and Lainey are both back there and coming face-to-face for the first time in years, and their second chance romance runs a pretty smooth, low-angst course, which I appreciated. Yes, there were some things that needed to be cleared up, but it was well-handled and with the book focused more on the now than the then, it was easy to simply drink in the cute animals, the cameos from previous protagonists, and the anticipation of happily ever after that's sure to come.

If you're looking to kickstart your holiday reading, this is a fun, heartfelt and sweet place to start!

This is another wonderful addition to the Creedence Horse Rescue series. This book finds Bryan's cousin Hoyt, now working at the rescue, being reunited with the girl who broke his heart.

The Grinch does exist! Holt has had a run of bad luck at Christmas, at least concerning his love life. His cousin Bryn, she runs the Heaven Can Wait animal rescue, has Holt working as a jack of all trades keeping the place running. All the Callahan’s hung out during the summers at their grandparents ranch, including Lainey the neighbor girl. A reconciliation, after a decade, might bring these two back together. Their banter is easy, even a bit sexually charged, and their love of animals and community have shown what a great fit they make. It’s easy to fall for the town of Creedence where community is strong and neighbors help each other, even easier to love this awesome couple. I enjoyed how easy their relationship flourishes and the animals always make me laugh. I was thrilled to get an early copy and have left my review voluntarily.

A Cowboy Country Christmas by Jennie Marts is such a fun grumpy and sunshine Christmas story. I loved it, now considering it to be my favorite Christmas story of 2023. Holt Callahan is adorable not matter how hard he tries to appear to be a Christmastime hater. Yes, he has had some difficult things happen at the holiday season but if they had happened in April would he suddenly hate Spring? Lainey McBride is all into Christmas especially as she is heading up her grandfather’s annual Christmas ranch festival.

Their history is murky at first both believing the other broke their heart as teenagers. Honestly, they should just talk it out which does not happen early in the story. Instead they end up working in proximity with the grandparents’ farms close. This is Jennie Marts at her very best with a story of heart, humor, sassy dialogue, complications, and wonderful four-legged characters as well as the very likable two-legged ones.

For a sweet, yet swoon worthy story of A cowboy who needs to find his yule time spirit and his true love, you can’t go wrong with A Cowboy Country Christmas

An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Cowboy Country Christmas🎄🎅

What a fabulous addition to this series❣️

Holt is Bryan’s cousin and he dislikes everything Christmas. When he finds a horse on their ranch that he recognises from their neighbours, he takes it back and is absolutely astonished when the one person he never thought he see again and hasn’t seen for more than a decade, is dressed as an elf🧝‍♀️

Lainey has returned to Creedence to help her grandfather with Christmas activities, as he’s broken his hip and is in an assisted living home while he recoups for the next few weeks. When she spots Holt with the horse that escaped, she somehow charms this grinch into helping her with her Christmas activities😍

What a wonderful story of second chances, finding love, family and friends and best of all a community that sticks together through tough times🤗 I received an advanced copy via Netgalley and voluntarily leave my honest review❤️

A Cowboy Country Christmas by Jennie Marts is another of the Creedence Horse Rescue series and features Bryn’s cousin, Hoyt Callahan, and his next door neighbor, Lainey McBride. Well, she was staying at her grandfather’s place and he was working for Bryn and Zane who were currently out of town on a rescue. He nearly dropped his jaw when he returned a run-away horse to the ranch next door, and there she was. He hadn’t seen her since she had left town in the middle of the night with no word and broken his heart. They had been only seventeen but they planned to marry as soon as they were old enough. Then she was gone. She was amazed to see him. He looked good but she couldn’t forget how he’d ghosted her all those years before. Yep, they definitely had some talking to do but right now it was Christmas. She had a festival and numerous other events to prepare for and she needed his help, despite the fact he had become the Grinch.

Hoyt was a good character. Their breakup had damaged him more than anyone would have expected. He had rodeoed for awhile, then he found another woman, but after he got hurt he discovered she wanted him for his celebrity and not for himself. That sent him into a depression and that was when Bryn and Zane had found him. He was a good character: quiet and stoic. Very guarded. Lainey had drifted around for years, from job to job, never finding the right fit. She had run with her mother to hide from her abusive stepfather. He was now in jail; he had killed his next woman. She was just here because her grandfather had broken his hip; her grandmother had died; and he needed the income from the festival to keep the ranch afloat. It was not a complicated plot: a second chance romance, but it was a fun and satisfying read. And it was Christmas and it full of Christmas. Another great entry into this cowboy romance series.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of A Cowboy Country Christmas by Sourcebooks Casablanca, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #SourcebooksCasablanca #JennieMarts #ACowboyCountryChristmas

Holt Callahan and Lainey McBride were teenage sweethearts. They had planned to be together forever, but life had other plans. Holt is now back in Creedence, CO, living and working on his cousin’s horse rescue ranch. Little does he know that Lainey is also back, and she’s right next door.

Lainey’s there to help while her grandfather is recovering from a broken hip. He runs the Mountainside Country Christmas Festival each year but can’t do it this year because of his injury. She’s shocked when Holt shows up at her door. Lainey ends up recruiting Holt to help with the festival. Despite the heartache from the past, the two still have feelings for each other, but Lainey isn’t planning on staying in Creedence and doesn’t want to risk getting her heart broken again anyway. Is there a chance they can work through their differences?

A fun second chance story about forgiveness, new beginnings, and more, with fainting goats and other animals.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is an absolute delight to read! It is funny, entertaining and filled with Christmas cheer, and it also includes tender moments that will tug at your heartstrings. Holt and Lainey were best of friends then young sweethearts until she left him behind on Christmas Eve a decade ago. Both had their hearts broken and have never really moved on since then. This Christmas, they are both back in town and staying with family. Holt is now living and working on his cousin’s horse rescue ranch, while Lainey is in town to help her injured grandfather. She is now in charge of all the activities involved in the Christmas Festival that brings in a sizeable part of the ranch’s income for the year. At first, their encounters are awkward and tense as both now have sizeable walls erected around their hearts, and a hurt that has never really healed. Colt ends up helping Lainey organize, set up and run several Christmas activities and the walls they have erected begin to crack and fall. Their connection is still evident and all those feelings they had as teenagers are now even stronger, though both seem better at hiding them. Passion flares between them and both wonder if they are heading for more heartbreak since Lainey’s stay is meant to be temporary and neither is willing to talk about what happened in the past or their feelings. Will the magic of the Christmas season makes their fondest wish of a future together come true?

There is a menagerie of animals that are given their moments to shine and certainly add to the enjoyment of this book. Wonderful secondary characters give another dimension to Holt and Lainey’s story. I would highly recommend reading this sweet, (with a touch of heat), funny and captivating book to all lovers of romance..

I've enjoyed reading the first 5 books in Jennie Marts' Creedence Horse Rescue series, but her 6th novel, A Cowboy Country Christmas (Creedence Horse Rescue Book 6) is by far my favorite. It's a sweet, second chance at love story, filled to the brim with Christmas spirit, an oddly endearing animal menagerie, angst, laughter, and tears, and it gets 5 stars from this reader, who strongly suggests reading the books in this series in the order they were written.

Holt Callahan fell in love with Lainey McBride at first sight, when he was 10 years old. Lainey spent her summers at her grandfather's ranch, Mountainside, and she and Holt became best friends, and by the time they were in their late teens, they both had thoughts of marriage after they finished high school, but it didn't happen. At a pivotal point in their young lives, Lainey disappeared one night, and 2 weeks later, Holt received a letter from her, dumping him--right at Christmas time, breaking his heart. He spent the next decade riding the rodeo circuit, and even found himself a new fiancee, who also broke up with him just before Christmas. As a result, he's a total grump--he hates everything about Christmas, from the lights, the gifts, the carols, the tinsel, the glitter, and to say he's bitter is putting it mildly.

Later in life, after leaving the circuit without any idea of what to do with the rest of his life, Holt's cousin Bryn, the owner of the Heaven Can Wait Horse Rescue, tracked him down and convinced him to move back to Creedence to help her with the animals at her rescue ranch, and he finally agrees. He's settled in, but still very bitter and depressed.

One snowy morning, a gorgeous black stallion gallops onto the property, and he assumes it belongs to Mountainside, the ranch next door. When he returns the horse to Moutainside, imagine his shock and surprise when he finds the lost love of his life, Lainey, in residence. Lainey's grandfather broke his hip a week earlier, and she returned from wherever she'd been to take care of the ranch while her grandfather recuperates in rehab.

Lainey is excited to be back after a 12-year absence, is brimming over with Christmas spirit, and more than happy to take charge of grandfather’s popular Mountainside Country Christmas Festival, an annual event, and she is beyond shocked to see Holt standing before her. Each of these well-drawn characters feel they were stood up and betrayed by the other. The attraction is still there, but can both of these characters get over feeling jilted by each other and get their second chances at a happy-ever after?

At outset, it doesn't seem likely, but this is a romance novel after all, Christmas is coming, and sometimes miracles do happen at Christmas--will one happen to them? I'm not telling beause I don't do spoilers, so you'll just have to read this sorrowful, wonderful, heartwarming, and often hilarious novel for yourself. Just don't say I didn't warn you about the Nativity scene, which is the most hilarious, laugh out load scene I've read in some time, and just the mention of it in this review got me laughing out loud again.

A Cowboy Country Chistmas is, quite simply, one fabulous read, but I will warn you about one trigger, an off-screen mention of domestic violence and murder, so if those are issues for you, you might want to read a different novel, but if you can get past that, this is one treasure of a Christmas novel, and I highly recommend it.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own.

Hoyt is back at the horse rescue this year. He is a grumpy Christmas hater. Seems everything bad has happened at Christmas. He finds a horse on the ranch that doesn't belong and realizes it belongs next door. When he returns the horse, he finds his first love Lainey McBride running her grandfather's ranch.
Lainey ghosted him on Christmas years ago. He had been in love with her since he was a kid. Lainey thinks that Hoyt ghosted her when she turned eighteen when he didn't show up for the meeting. Seems Hoyt got a letter; but who really sent the letter. Lainey left him a letter he didn't receive.
Lainey and Hoyt have to work together to get her ranch ready for the yearly Christmas celebrations. Can they find their way back to each other?

Imagine being wrapped in a cozy blanket by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa in hand. That is the perfect setting for this kind of Christmas romance from Jennie Marts.

I loved the banter and fun between Holt and Lainey. You can really feel how they have a past together as friends and romantic partners. It makes you root for them to get back that magic as you make your way through this story.

One of my favorite scenes is the one about the Christmas tree for Holt aka the Grinch. It was not only humorous. It also was lighthearted and romantic. This scene embodies the feeling that this whole book creates for the reader.

I loved the animals the most. We have a lovable pig, a horse named Copper and (my favorite) a dog named Lou. This dog that is found under the porch and cleans up into the sweetest and most loving pup was really the bow on this Christmas present for me.

Jennie Marts' storytelling is like a heartfelt conversation with a best friend. It really connects with the reader and makes them feel.

I love the landscape that is the setting for this novel as well. It was so much fun hearing about the town's festive preparations and the warm community that creates this every year. I especially loved how Holt helps out making Christmas cookies and like the kid in the cookie jar, he needs to be watched so he doesn't eat more than he unwraps!

This is a great pick to get you in the spirit for Christmas with a dose of pure country charm!

Christmas Magic!! I think this will be my favorite holiday romance for a very long time. Holt and Lainey’s story is full of hope,love and lots of fun. I am in love with the town of Creedance and all its residents but Holt and Lainey got my heart. My favorite part though was the fainting goat. That was HILARIOUS!! But seriously, this story has all the feels you look for in a holiday story and you won’t be able to put it down.

Holt & Lainey had the Most Christmassy Christmas there was (and Holt was NOT happy about it)! This second chance romance was fun to read, and the animals stole the show! The town comes together to celebrate and help each other out when needed. Loved the ending!

A Cowboy Country Christmas is the sixth book in the Creedence Horse Rescue series by Jennie Marts. I think this is the final book in the series but I’m not positive. I have adored this series. Every time I go back to the Heaven Can Wait Horse Rescue ranch in Creedence, Colorado, I fall in love all over again. The menagerie of animals that call the ranch home always make me laugh. And with every book a new one or two are added. This time its a little stray dog that will squeeze your heart.

Holt Callahan is Bryn’s, the owner of Heaven Can Wait, cousin. They found him bumming around Durango and brought him back to the ranch to help out. He’s been there awhile now and has really settled in to life on the ranch. Holt detests Christmas. He’s been dumped twice on Christmas Eve. He wants nothing to do with any of it. When a beautiful black horse comes galloping onto his ranch in the snow, he knows immediately where the horse lives. Next door to their ranch. But when he takes him home, he can’t believe who steps out onto the porch. The one true love of his past and one of the reasons for his feelings about Christmas.

Lainey McBride came back to Creedence to her grandfather’s ranch, Mountainside, to take over her grandfather’s Mountainside Country Christmas Festival while he was in rehab with a broken hip. Lainey loves Christmas, everything about it. But she hasn’t been back to Creedence in a long time. And she hasn’t seen Holt Callahan in twelve years. When she last saw him, they were seventeen years old and madly in love. Now he’s standing in front of her and all those old feelings come right back.

This was such a wonderful second chance romance. These two truly belonged together. But they have a lot of things to iron out. Holt and Lainey know their time together has an end date and want to make the most of it. Add in lots of Christmas spirit, a very lovable stray dog, and plenty of quirky town residents and you have the perfect holiday romance. I think I smiled most of the way through this.

If you want to swoon, smile, sigh and experience plenty of warm and fuzzies, this is the book for you. Although the characters from the previous books are present, you could read this as a stand alone.

A second chance romance- on a ranch with horses- at Christmas! This is a light hearted read about Holt, who has had bad romantic luck at Christmas, and Lainey, who has come home to help her grandfather and now must face her past love. Their renewed relationship grows as they deal with horse issues and themselves. You know there's gonna be an HEA but how they get there- well, it takes you through family and friends and the horses. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

A Cowboy Country Christmas has a well written plot, a beautiful Colorado Christmas setting. I definitely recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

A Cowboy Country Christmas by Jennie Marts is a wonderful addition to the Creedence Horse Rescue series, and a truly heart wrenching, yet heart-warming story. I liked the flow of the storyline, and the characters were complex, a little broken and likeable. There’s an element of humour and so much Christmas spirit you can’t help but get the festive feels. A wonderful Christmas story with plenty of heart and a thoroughly entertaining tread.

Holt Callahan hates Christmas! He has been dumped at Christmas time by two different women. The second wasn't that bad, but he will never get over losing the love of his life when he was 18.
Lainey McBride has finally come back home to help her grandfather with the Christmas bazaar and celebrations as he just broke his hip. She is very uncomfortable being back home after what happened when she left home and found out the love of her life dumped her. She's had a few boyfriends, but never allowed herself to get involved in any way. When she accidentally runs into Holt, she is terrified that he will want to start things up again, but she won't allow herself to be hurt like that ever again.
This story was quite charming, Hilarious in spots, and drags you kicking and screaming through the angst of teenage love and pain. The perfect story of the true meaning of Christmas!

This is a fun, sweet, romantic holiday story of love, family, second chances, and finding your forever home.
Lainey and Holt were childhood sweethearts with lots of plans for their future. One fateful night changed everything. Twelve years later, Lainey and Holt are both back in town, and the spark between them hasn't dimmed in the slightest. But there are a lot of years of hurts and regrets - can they overcome them all to find happiness together once again?
Loved the characters, especially all the four legged ones! This is definitely a feel good story perfect for all the holiday lovers out there.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this book! One of the main characters, Holt, used to love the holidays up until one Christmas Eve. He was dumped with an engagement ring that he was going to propose with. This had caused him to dislike the holidays or to become "the grinch." Lainey, one of the other main characters, she is staying at her grandparents' house for a little bit and absolutely loves Christmas. Throughout the book, Lainey takes over running her family's ranch festivities while her grandfather recovers. She also asks Holt to assist at times while trying to get him into the holiday spirit again. We learn the story behind Lainey and Holt, also the story behind Lainey's family. I was rooting for Lainey and Holt throughout the entire book. I am so happy with the ending and can not wait to read more about them! Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this ARC of A Cowboy Country Christmas by Jennie Marts! I would totally recommend this book!