This is a sweet compilation of two contemporary holiday stories set on ranches. I didn't really feel an emotional connection to the characters, but it was pleasant to read about them and the way the Christmas spirit helped them overcome their difficult circumstances and hope for a brighter future. Dixon and Fawn develop feelings for each other rather quickly, but their relationship plays second fiddle to Dixon's reconciliation with his mother, overcoming his feelings of abandonment, and bonding with his new baby sister.

Over in Montana, it's Elizabeth that struggles with deeply rooted issues left by her emotionally abusive ex-husband. Add a puppy, young daughter, thoughtful cowboy, and gruff rancher, and she has no choice but to embrace her new life and community. She gets the opportunity to encourage Brett as well when he has a tough decision to make. Overall, a heartwarming story.

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I really enjoyed this book the stories are clean, funny and appeal to all ages. I recommend this title

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Little did Dixon expect for his mother, a baby and her friend Fawn to be showing up in his house unexpectedly. He's been holding a lot of issues in about his mother who pretty much abandoned him and now hes got a bit of thinking to do while they are at his house.

As short at this novella was it was sweet and heartwarming I suppose. Dixon was holding in a lot when it came to his mother and it was interesting seeing how everything played out and why she even showed up at his house. Then there was the lovely Fawn who helped him out to show him the person that his mother is now and was able to open his heart a bit. With as sort as this book it was was a nice read, good for the holidays when things are crazy and your looking for a short escape for the craziness of this holiday season.

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Dr. Kendall and her daughter are new in the town of Snowflake after coming out of a bad relationship. Brett is the local rancher who is planning on becoming a vet soon and just doesn't know how to break the news to his dad. The towns people are looking for something to lead the Christmas Eve Choir and Kendall has experience and Brett is just the man to convince her to help out.

This was a sweet book. I loved seeing how right Kendall and Brett were for each other. They known each other for a short time and were able to help out and support one another, for Kendall to open up when it came to things she enjoyed and for Brett to finally get the nerve get an education towards being a vet. It was nice seeing how they complimented each other and when things looked grim they were there for each other. I also liked the small parts that Kendall's daughter played in this book. Overall this was such a sweet book and I enjoyed it.

The Rancher's Christmas Baby
Dixon has gotten used to coming home to an empty house since his mother left when he was eighteen, so he is surprised to come home to a young woman holding a baby, and a frail older woman standing in his kitchen.

Fawn Amber quickly sets Dixon straight on a lot of things, she left her sister and her job to help her friend Jackie make amends with her son.

Jackie has a bad heart and lost her husband she wants to reconnect with Dixon in hopes that he will care for his baby sister when she is gone.

I like Fawn, she is plucky and outspoken, she challenges Dixon to try and see his mother's side of things.

I like how Dixon's heart softens towards his mother and younger sister as he get's to know them.

This is a great fast moving story with great characters, is romantic, with great touches of humor.

Christmas Eve Cowboy
Dr. Elizabeth Kendall and her daughter are enjoying the Christmas festivities of Snowflake, where they meet Brett Carlisle who is selling puppies. One of the puppies promptly falls in love with Zoey, but Elizabeth is not interested in having a puppy.

Brett helps Elizabeth and Zoey adjust to life in a small town, he is also in charge of the children's Christmas choir. Elizabeth loves music, but her ex had always been very judgmental of all of her attempts.

Brett has always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, and now he's torn, because he has been given the opportunity to leave Snowflake and make his dreams come true, just when he's found a reason to stay.

Elizabeth and Brett are both believers and they encourage each other to look past their pasts and believe in second chances. Great read!

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Two sweet Christmas stories in one, delivering the cheer of Christmas with strong messages of forgiveness and trusting God with the side of romance and family matters.

In The Rancher's Christmas Baby by Arlene James Dixon Lyons struggles with his childhood issues of abandonment. Facing his mother again, after years of separation, he has to look at the past, his childhood, with the eyes of a grown man. Leaning on God's guidance, he seeks for peace for his mind and finds room in his heart for much more than he expected. The adorable romance developing between Dixon and Fawn, the relationship between Dixon and his baby sister, and the Christmas activities bring the lighter side to the poignant story of grace and mercy Dixon and his parents have to experience to be able to move on with their lives.

Christmas Eve Cowboy by Lois Richer is the story of Dr. Elizabeth Kendall and rancher Brett Carlisle who both are starting a new face in their lives. The Christmas spirit is high in Snowflake Montana, and it radiates from each page of the story.
Both Elizabeth and Brett have to learn to trust in God in a new, comprehensive way. Elizabeth was mentally abused and berated by her ex-husband, leaving scars in her mind and soul. She has to find her inner strength again and to realize, she is enough.
Brett put his dreams aside to help his father years ago. Now there is a new chance to seek the fulfillment of those dreams and goals, yet his heart is troubled by his father's health and having to leave Snowflake behind, especially now that Elizabeth and her daughter has begun such a big part of his life, capturing his heart, and making a home there. Can they trust in God's guidance, will they be able to fulfill their dreams and still walk in His plans for their lives? A thought-provoking tale that made an impact, for sure.

Both stories deliver a strong message of faith in the Lord while sharing an abundance of Christmas joy and jubilee, putting the family in the focus and sharing stories of delightful, sweet romance.
~ Four Spoons

Both stories were well developed and sweet. I truly enjoyed them. Thank you!