You just know that when young twins show up there will be a romance in the air. This time Beckett McKinley's wild twin boys set the stage by making a bargain with Ella Baker. In return for helping them with a special song for their Dad they will teach her how to ride. Of course Beck ends up doing the teaching and finally realizing that Ella is much more than he thought. A great romance that takes place at the Christmas Ranch while introducing a new cast of characters. A great fit for the series.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

Holiday stories are always a welcome addition to even a very busy life. Perhaps it’s because they provide a welcome pause in a hectic schedule but I think it’s due to their very nature of good spirit and family. It doesn’t really matter what holiday you celebrate – the spirit is universal. And spending a holiday with RaeAnne Thayne is the stuff of magic and miracles. 

In THE RANCHERS CHRISTMAS SONG we are back in Idaho revisiting some old friends, getting better acquainted with some and meeting new one. Ranching towns are rather notorious their close knit community. Being a good neighbor is welcome and candidly expected. 

When Ella Baker returned to her father Curt’s ranch – Bakers Dozen – she didn’t really have ranching on her mind. Her attention at this point was helping her dad manage his ever increasing difficulty with Parkinson disease. So much he could no longer do. So many things Ella would like to help with but as far as the ranch was concerned her dad has always kept Ella at arm’s length. 

Ella was determined to get her father to see her value not only to him personally but to the ranch which she proudly considers her legacy. But she tries to maintain optimistic that in time Curt would realize she was there for good. Ella was developing a sense of belonging, an excellent rapport with her music students and a bit of interest in her hunky neighbor Beckett owner of the Broken Arrow ranch. 

Ella already knew Beckett’s twin seven year old sons as students. These two were well known as the terrors of the school. For the most part Ella concurred with that opinion but after spending time with Trevor and Colter she knew they were actually caring, wonderful kids. Beckett was obviously doing a pretty good job as a single dad. 

Problem with small towns is the scarcity of single folk. Ella and Beckett were not really intending to develop anything more than friendly neighbors. Too much at stake. Attraction aside these two clear headed people were somewhat determined to just ignore it. But with the holiday season approaching you just can’t help but have a bit of romance in all of us – including two really adorable twin boys. 

THE RANCHERS CHRISTMAS SONG is a cheery tale to be sure and reminds us to look toward the future. RaeAnne Thayne – always the romantic – uses this season to bring love and happiness into the lives of two very deserving characters.

Heart squizzing and delightful story. Another good one from RaeAnne Thayne.
A little bit too long but perfect for a pink bubbles romance around Christmas time.

Ella has returned to help run the ranch because her dad is suffering from Parkinson's.  Beck is her new neighbor and has been helping out.  Ella is teaching Beck's twin son's a Christmas song for their Christmas gift.  What could be better than a RaeAnne Thayne Christmas story from Cold Creek.  This is book 16 in the Cold Creek series and one of the better stories.

This was a sweet, if predictable, story about a growing romance between the hunky rancher with two adorable and rambunctious twin boys and their music teacher.  Beck McKinley fights his attraction to his neighbor, Ella Baker, because he thinks that she is an Easterner who can’t make it in the tough Idaho life.  His former wife couldn’t hack the life, so every woman who didn’t grow up there is suspect.

But Ella is tough and determined to make it on her father’s ranch.  She agrees to help the boys prepare a Christmas song for their father and they help her overcome her fear of horses.  Of course, their father steps in to help her relearn how to ride and the rest is romantic history.  There isn’t much of a surprise in the plot, but it was still a sweet read.

I was give a free ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

this was a great story. I love all her Christmas books. Everything fit so nicely I didn't want it to end. It was great to see friends from previous works as well.

Sweet story of second chances. Christmas and RaeAnne Thayne just go together. I enjoyed it.

A romance that will keep you turning the pages.  The characters were so well done you wanted to see what happens in the end.
An author I will be checking out again.

Music teacher Ella Baker has returned to Cold Creek to help her father, who has Parkinson's, run their ranch. Rancher and single father Beckett McKinley has his hands full between running his ranch, raising his twin boys, and helping Ella's father with their ranch. 

The chemistry between the pair is obvious from the beginning. I liked how patient Ella was with the twins, despite how rambunctious they were. While everyone else complained about them, she's the only one who takes the initiative to find outlets for their extra energy. The twins, despite their hyperactivity, were very sweet and I loved the surprise they came up with for their father for Christmas.

Ella's father comes across as a bit of a jerk, not wanting to give her a chance to help him run the ranch. When his reasoning is revealed, however, his behavior is a little more understandable. 

While this is part of the Cowboys of Cold Creek series, it can be read as a standalone.

The Rancher's Christmas Song is a charming tale that readers both new and old to the series will enjoy.

It's a Harlequin Christmas romance; do I really need to say anything else?  He's handsome; she's beautiful and the kids are good-hearted imps.  They've both been hurt, it is Christmas time and ....

Nope, nothing original at all, and a little over-written, but if you are looking for a heartwarming way to pass a couple of hours you could do worse.  

Thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy via NetGalley.  Grade:  B-