This is Cal and Rosa’s story. It turns out that Hank (owner of Misty Meadows Ranch) Cal’s boss is Rosa’s Uncle. Hank sets up a “Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present supper”, he has an ultimatum for Cal and Rosa! Is he playing matchmaker, read on and find out!

3.5 Past Presents Futures Stars
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It takes a cranky ole rancher to bring two people together who have much more in common then they had any idea.
Picture a ranch foreman, strong, rugged and very easy on the eyes. He has a reputation of being a player, yet actually may not be.
Then add in a beautiful woman; she has talent as a chef...eyes which captivate, is feisty and has plans to be more then what others think of her, too.

She has no desire for a player...
He has no desire for a committed relationship...

But both are put together for the next few weeks before Christmas due to that cranky rancher. He dangles the ownership of his ranch. Which one will he give it to...Both are wanting this land. Both feel they will be able to make it theirs...But maybe Mr. Cranky has something else in mind...Something he wants for the both of them.

This is a very well done Christmas tale. The manipulation of putting these two together works perfectly.

A gifted copy was provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.

Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights by Shelli Stevens. I liked the book. If you love Christmas stories and cowboys you will love this story. Very interesting way to leave a ranch to two people by playing matchmaker.

A sweet Christmas themed romance. It has everything you need...a cowboy with a bad reputation he doesn’t deserve, a curmudgeonly rancher with his heart in the right place, and years of unresolved family drama. The characters were likable and the story was sweet.

Shelli Stevens’ Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights is a story of challenging goals between two strong willed people. It is a fun read with the holiday atmosphere adding to the attraction that continues to pull the couple together.

Rosa has made decisions about her life that one must admire. Calvin comes across on first impression as just another good time Joe. As the story progresses there is more to him than first meets the eye. His growth as a character makes it a meaningful read, though Rosa does some soul searching too.

It has great setting, clear plot and snazzy dialogue. It would be great to see more of these two in future books.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable festive cowboy romance. When Calvin Marshall first meets Rosa Mercado she’s working as a waitress in her father’s restaurant and he’s just been attacked and embarrassed by one of his many ex-girlfriends. Despite this, the two are attracted to each other but he’s a player and she’s looking for a more long term relationship. Hank is the owner of the ranch which Calvin runs for him and Hank has a few surprises in store for both Calvin and Rosa - one of which forces them both to spend time over the festive season on the ranch. As the two are pitted against each other by Hank, this is time when the seasonal cheer will impact on what they thought they wanted and help them dream of what could be . . .

Hank is such a cranky and manipulative old man - what a great character! This relatively short story is a delightful read with great characters and an intriguing plot with plenty of surprises, heartwarming and just right to get you into the festive mood whatever the season! It is the third book in the series but it works well as a standalone though it may tempt you (as well as me) to read the other books in the series, too.

I requested and was given a copy of this book, via NetGalley. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.

Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights finally brings us Cal’s story, one that I’ve been waiting for. I’ve always had a soft spot for this seemingly carefree cowboy, a man who sold his portion of the ranch to his brother and went on to become the foreman on a nearby ranch. We got a taste of Cal, but now we get the full force of his personality, and why he made the choices that he did. Some may surprise you.

Rosa and Cal have a… very interesting first meeting, and first impression of each other. It doesn’t take long before Cal is on the prowl, but Rosa isn’t looking for what he’s offering. The attraction is there from the start, but each wants something far different from the other. Leave it to one cranky old man with a chip on his shoulder to make life interesting for these two. Along the way they may strangle each other… or they might just find that they were what the other needed all along.

There are twists, turns and surprises throughout Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights, so I’m not going to say much more about the actual story. I love the Marshall family, and it was fun to catch up with them all, and learn some exciting news. Rosa and Cal make assumptions, try their best to stay apart but the chemistry between them is off the charts. Watching them work through the landmine of falling in love was charming, certainly sexy and a complete bit of fun along the way. Their story is funny, sexy, frustrating and with just that right touch of mystery as to what Hank is really up to. I had fun with this story and would not hesitate to recommend it to any Romance reader who enjoys a fun plot, believable characters and a touch of Christmas magic.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Cal and Rosa have chemistry right from their first meeting and it smolders right along every time they see each other.
I loved all the food, the great family meals and Cals making jerky but most of all when Rosa took him to her Dads to make homemade tamales, oh that minute when he took a bite of a tamale from the first batch cooked,so true to life, there is nothing like it, no wonder he falls for Rosa.
Great story with characters and scenes so real you can even feel the cold of that bad snow storm.This author is becoming a favorite, I’ll read anything of hers I can get my hands on.

Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights by Shelli Stevens
Rosa Mercado is looking for something more serious with her love life, which is why she hits the brakes on the sexy cowboy who walks into her dad’s restaurant and hits on her.
Calvin Marshall had Rosa lined up in his sights to be his next conquest. Until she makes it clear she’s looking for Mr. Right, not Mr. Right Now. Commitment isn’t exactly his favorite word.
But when they’re forced to stay at Misty Meadows Ranch together over Christmas, it becomes clear that there’s more at stake than just one of them inheriting the ranch by New Year’s Eve. The magic of the season will blur the line between love and hate, and challenge everything they both thought they wanted.
This is Rosa Mercado and Calvin Marshall's story.
Rosa shrugged and reached past Lynda—the other waitress—for a plate. “Thanksgiving is in two days—that’s basically the go-ahead for all things Christmas. And the colored lights outside are so pretty. It really brings in more business.”
Not that the restaurant needed it. Rosita’s did pretty well any time of the year and had since they’d opened.
Rosa shrugged and reached past Lynda—the other waitress—for a plate. “Thanksgiving is in two days—that’s basically the go-ahead for all things Christmas. And the colored lights outside are so pretty. It really brings in more business.”
Holding back a sigh of frustration, Cal Marshall flexed his jaw and stared at the plastic bottle Hank had just knocked off the side table. The container rolled across the hardwood floor of the ranch house, mimicking the sound of a maraca as the pills bounced around inside.
Adjusting his Stetson on his head, Cal gave a casual shrug. “No shame in taking a couple Tylenol, Hank. Figured it’d help with the pain.”
Hank’s scowl deepened and he raised his iced tea to his lips, hand trembling. “Whiskey helps. That’s about it.”
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
I highly recommend reading.
Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights by Shelli Stevens is a wonderful well written 4 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Shelli Stevens.
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I absolutely loved this story! I just found out it's one in a series! I'm so going to go back and read the first two books! Wonderful story!

Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights is the third book in the Marshall Ranch series but easily holds its own as a standalone. Calvin and Rosa are intriguing characters and I really enjoyed their story. Cal has a reputation as a playboy never looking for a commitment while Rosa is tough as nails and hardworking while looking for Mr. Right. Sure this is an intense attraction between them but they want different things and would never work. Add to that the complication of family secrets that are revealed and they are doomed before they begin. Even with all that some things are just meant to be!
I definitely recommend this one.

Outstanding and heartfelt book by Shelli Stevens...This book touched on family reuniting, new love and keeping the faith that it all comes together. The story of Rosa whose Mother passed away 10 years previous and Cal whose Mother walked away - come together under odd circumstances for the Christmas Season. This book was such a joy to read. I know that anyone who likes Cowboys and feel good will enjoy this book.

I really enjoyed this. I haven't read the others in the series and this read perfectly fine as a standalone.

Great storyline line in a good country setting, a bit of love and romance, and good strong characters.

I was disappointed to realise Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights by Shelli Stevens is the third in the series, and I haven't read the first two! That said, the story held its own and had fabulous characters, easy to follow dialogue and an interesting plot. There were a few unexpected surprises during in this book, which enhanced the overall enjoyment of the story. While Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights is only a short story, easily read in an afternoon, the chemistry between the characters was believable and heart-warming too. I look forward to reading more books by Shelli Stevens.

This is a first for me by this author.

I enjoyed it... it was a quick read for me but not disappointed at all... I didn't realise it was number 3 in a series so I'll be looking for the first two to catch-up on.

Rosa Mercado is looking for something more serious with her love life, which is why she hits the brakes on the sexy cowboy who walks into her dad’s restaurant and hits on her.
Calvin Marshall had Rosa lined up in his sights to be his next conquest. Until she makes it clear she’s looking for Mr. Right, not Mr. Right Now. Commitment isn’t exactly his favorite word.
But when they’re forced to stay at Misty Meadows Ranch together over Christmas, it becomes clear that there’s more at stake than just one of them inheriting the ranch by New Year’s Eve. The magic of the season will blur the line between love and hate, and challenge everything they both thought they wanted.

The chemistry between the character's was great and even with a few twists and turns it was a good Christmas read... I look forward to more from this author.

Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.

I had a good time reading this book. Cal, the playboy, falls for Rosa, the daughter of the restaurant owner. There were a few curveballs in this book, and that was the fun part. Their chemistry was great, but the book went too fast! I guess I was hoping for more!

Cal, who is a ranch foreman. heads into Marietta, Montana to get some dinner and take out at a local Mexican restaurant. When a crazy ex starts screaming at him, and throwing chips and beer at him, Rosa steps in to stop the altercation. As the daughter of the owner of the restaurant, she quickly gets the situation under control, and also catches Cal's eye. Sparks fly, and he invites her to see the ranch where he works. When his cranky boss Hank sees them he invites them in for a coffee. Little does she know that he is her uncle. He comes up with a plan to have Cal and Rosa compete for the month of December to see who should get the ranch. Enjoyed this story, and helped put me in the mood for Christmas. Highly recommend.

A great christmas read.
Rosa meets Calvin one evening when she is working at her Dad's restaurant. She knows his type so intends to keep away from him, but he is not giving up so easily!

Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights by Shelli Stevens. This book took me longer to get into but once I did I really enjoyed it. Great characters, dialogue and Plot. I look forward to reading more by Shelli Steven

Christmas Lights and Cowboy Nights, is a great Christmas cowboy romance novel. A couple of twist that I didn't see coming kept my attention. Definitely made me hungry for jerky and tamales.