This is a sweet collection of two holiday stories. They were both pleasant to read but I didn't feel much of an emotional connection to the characters. I was glad to be able to sample the writing style of Jill Kemerer and I enjoyed the plot of her Leann being rescued from a snowstorm and falling in love with her cowboy rescuer. That's a trope that is one of my favorites. Add in the magic of the Christmas season, and it was a fun read.

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I really enjoyed both the titles included in this book. They were entertaining and fast reads. I recommend this book. If is nice to read a book that is clean.

Thank you netgalley and harlequin for allowing me to read this title for an honest review.

Home is where the heart is in His Christmas Family when Laurel Adams comes home and discovers a foster kid and a seriously charming horse trainer living on her grandmother’s ranch. And in A Merry Wyoming Christmas, single mom Leann Bowden is starting over when she and her daughter are rescued from a snowstorm. Might the dashing cowboy be the Christmas gift they’re dreaming of?
These were two cute stories that were nice, quick reads that were perfect to put you in the holiday mood. I recommend.

I loved both of these stories. The settings and the characters in both books were great. These are entertaining stories to read during a busy holiday season, or anytime during the year when you are looking for books with a sweet romance. I also loved the faith aspect of both these books. I’ve read other books by both these authors and recommend their Love Inspired books.

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Two Sweet Christmas romances in one. I enjoyed book of them. Though my favorite was His Christmas Family by Brenda Minton Laurel Adams comes home to find her grandma recovering in rehab and a foster kid who also happens to be her cousin’s daughter and a wounded former solider turned horse trainer. I also love Brenda’s military heroes even the wounded one’s because she always writes them in a truthful way. To bring attention to what our real life military heroes are going through.

This book was a quick read of two delightful novellas. The stories were chaste and were similar to Hallmark Christmas movies with some faith thrown in. The romance between the characters happens quickly and everything is wrapped in a nice Christmas bow by the end of the stories.

I enjoyed these two stories very much and Brenda is a new to me author. These two ladies are just way too cool!!
I was drawn into the stories immediately and they also put me into the Christmas Spirit. Christmas is my very favorite holiday. It's not just the family gatherings, presents, dinner but the real meaning behind it. I love celebrating my Jesus birthday. He's very special to me. Home is where the heart is is so very true!! My home is where the Lord Jesus is. Most of my family is gone now except my husband and son. but I still remember the Christmas past and I can still see all of us gathered at the big dinning room table. Those were the best times!!
This book is a short read and I finished with it in about 2 hrs. I didn't want to put it down. It gave me a warm feeling all the way from my head down to my toes.
You will fall in love with the characters in each story. I know I did! And of course the horses!! Oh my!! To me, this is what made the book extra special. In my opinion, horses make the story complete.
It's not easy starting over. Lord knows, my husband and I have done it often enough. It gets pretty expensive. I can't imagine a single mom doing it. Leann Bowden is a very brave woman. I loved her strength, determination and ability to make it happen.
In my opinion there are angels all around us and I think that God puts them in the right time and the right place.
I have seen one once many years ago when my mom passed away. I believe that the Lord put him right there in my path to keep me from going on to the hospital where my mom was. I've never told but maybe a few people about my experience. At the time, I didn't understand but I know now.
The angel the Lord sent Leann Bowden is it her cowboy or not? Ya'll just have to read this book to find out.
I very strongly recommend this book! This book is a true delight in many ways!!
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book. NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own.

OMG, yes! Found a holiday book that'll lift anyone's spirits. With holidays coming, in creeps the holiday stress that comes along with it. For you readers looking for a little bit of an escape your going to want to get your hands on this book. It has two uplifting holiday contemporary romances that'll warm up any ones heart. Its great for those who are in a pinch for time and want a book that they can escape to for maybe a hour or so. Enjoyed both novellas and its enough to get me curious to see whats in store for these two authors and if they got more book that I can devour.

Two heartwarming western romances, of homecoming at Christmastime.



I couldn't think of anything better than two of my favorite Love Inspired authors teaming up in this Christmas novella two-pack!



Laurel Adams comes to visit her grandmother's ranch and is surprised to find a foster child and a kind-hearted horsetrainer, who both quickly capture her heart.



Michael is on his way home for Christmas when he comes across Leann and her daughter stranded in the snowstorm. He rescues them and bring them home with him for Christmas, can they help him reconnect with his family?



Two fantastic stories about the importance of faith and family at Christmastime. I loved how Leann was open minded, and embraced getting to know her new neighbors and life in a small town. She is a good friend, and a natural encourager. I liked how Laurel bonded with Rose, encouraging her to learn and use her skills to help others.



Overall, a wonderful read to get you in the mood for Christmastime. Brenda Minton and Jill Kemerer are some of favorite authors and I was thrilled to read these heartwarming Christmas romances. Great character interaction and development, highly enjoyable, cozy read.



I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Western Christmas Wishes(Love Inspired)
2-in-1 Christmas novella set
His Christmas Family / A Merry Wyoming Christmas By: Brenda Minton And Jill Kemerer
224 pages

Two authors brings us two separate stories in one book.
His Christmas Family ( first book ) 3 ⭐⭐ ⭐
When Laurel Adams comes back to her hometown to take care of her 80 year old grandmother who got threw from a horse and broke her shoulder she discovers a foster kid and a seriously charming horse trainer living on her grandmother’s ranch. While the story was sweet I found it lacking and very rushed. I found myself not really liking any of the characters. There was just so much going on and ended with us not knowing how things turned out for the foster child.

A Merry Wyoming Christmas
( Book 2 ) 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Merry Wyoming Christmas, single mom Leann Bowden is starting over when she and her daughter are rescued from a snowstorm. Might the dashing cowboy be the Christmas gift they’re dreaming of?
I fell in love with this beautiful heartwarming story from the very first page.It kept me turning the pages all the way to the satisfying end. It was wonderfully written and full of great Characters. The main characters feel real, like people I could meet every day, and I cared about them from the very beginning. I enjoyed this story very much and I am eager to read other books by this author . Many thanks to the publisher , author , and netgalley for a ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 4 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

Christian Holiday Romances
His Christmas Family - Brenda Minton
Laurel Adams is reluctantly back in town because of her grandmother's injury. When she was growing up here, being the child of an unwed mother brought her lots of negative attention. Her plans were to take care of the things she was asked and get back to Chicago, but she was lacking information...lots of it.
Her grandmother was desperate that teenage Rose, abandoned by a drug addicted mother stay, but foster care wanted her in a home with younger parents. All prayed for guidance and received the blessing of each other.
Taking care of Rose and her grandmother with her temporary renter / handyman changed her perspective over time, and though she left, she came quickly back and made a family with Cam and Rose.
A Merry Wyoming Christmas by Jill Kemerer
Micheal Carr rarely came home after his girlfriend married his brother. This year when he come back for the holidays he came upon a car wrecked into the Welcome To Sunrise Bend sign. Almost hypothermic and injured, Leann Bowden was trying desperately to keep her two year old daughter warm. Leann had gotten a job with his ex and neither was aware.
After her rescue, his family invited her to stay and recuperate at the ranch where she'd have help with her daughter.
Being in close quarters with the pair showed them both the best of each other and brought healing to Micheal, Leann and his brother David who carried as much guilt as Micheal did anger.
A new family was created over the holidays, rebonding and forgiveness in the brothers, joy in their parents and a new family unit of Micheal, Leann and little Sunni.
Both are tales of Christian families overcoming hurt feelings and bonding with themselves and others.
I requested and received a NetGalley ARC to peruse and offer my opinion freely.

Two stories in one volume!
In "His Christmas Family" Laurel Adams returns to Hope, Oklahoma, a place she never wanted to return to. She and her mother left town when she was nine. The objects of gossip and condemnation, Laurel has resented the town that rejected her as a child so she has no desire to go there, let alone stay. Unfortunately, her grandmother, Gladys, needs her help. She has taken on the guardianship of her 13-year-old grandniece, and doesn't want to lose her to the foster care system. Falling from a horse and breaking her shoulder was not on her agenda, so calling Laurel home to help becomes necessary to keep Rose with her.
Cameron Hunt is renting from Gladys until his house is ready to move into. He's a horse trainer, not a babysitter, but Rose is always underfoot. Will the return of Gladys' granddaughter keep Rose out of his hair? He has craved being alone ever since an IED in Afghanistan marred his face and took one of his eyes. If the woman he loved couldn't look at him anymore, how could anyone else? Running into Laurel when she arrives gives him a new thing to concentrate on - his unwanted attraction to Laurel makes him want to step in and help her as she navigates the responsibilities she had no idea were coming her way.
As Laurel and Cam work together to bring Christmas to Rose and to the nursing home residents where Gladys is temporarily residing, can they see that they make a great team, and that they can help each other past the devastations of their pasts?

In "A Merry Wyoming Christmas" Leann Bowden comes to town, crashing into the town's welcome sign during a blizzard. Rescued by a cowboy, can he help her settle into the town when he doesn't feel settled himself?

Both of these stories were great. I don't think I can choose a favorite between them. I definitely recommend this book. I read the whole thing in less than a day!