Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I am not big on historical romance, but I requested this book due to the description. This is the third book in this series, and it was easy to read and follow along. The book was written very well, and it was very entertaining. I would recommend this book to anyone who reads romance.

A warm, cozy winter story that will give you some good feels. I enjoyed this book a lot. My first book by this author. A wonderful, feel good book!

I have been provided with a review copy of Silver Trail Christmas from NetGalley for an impartial review. Oh my gosh this story was just epic. I just couldn’t put this story down and I was just captivated by everything that was taking place. The author truly outdid herself with this story. This story just had my emotions all over the place and I am so sad to see this book end. I just can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.

The third book in the Caleb Marlowe series a well written Western story that kept me turning pages. There is drama, suspense, danger, revenge, outlaws, bandits, surprises, twists, turns, and found family. This is a new Author to me. The story was well worth reading. I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This was a good story. I enjoyed reading it and finished in half a day. I was slightly baffled by the title. It made me think I wonder what a cowboys Christmas is like getting excited to read it. Well I still have no idea! I don't think Christmas was ever mentioned gutted. Oh well let's talk about the story. I really enjoyed this story as most of it was ranch based. As calab wants to settle down but gets tied up with some cattle rustlers. There is plenty of action and gunslinging in this one. The author writes well with plenty of description. This creates a great sense of atmosphere and tension. I liked how in this novel we got to know more of calebs past and his teenage years. Very interesting! And I must say shocking. This book has a great medium pace that was fitting for the story. I really loved it when caleb gets a blast from his past leading to a good ending. ;) I actually rated this book 3.5 stars rounded up as it was better than an average rating. Its wasn't that far off the 4th star but I can't give it as I always stay honest to myself. This book is great if you loved old style western books like w w Johnstone. I do recommend that you read all the books in the series as I think this is book 3 in the series. 

Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating another enjoyable read. 
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Silver Trail Christmas by Nik James
Caleb Marlowe 3

Caleb’s friend and ranching partner, Henry Jordan, races into chapter one carrying news that requires immediate attention quickly setting the stage for upcoming events that will impact the two of them, their friends, and their future depending on the outcome of the story. Old and new issues and enemies rear their heads with surprises, twists, turns, and hardship to face before the last page. Great addition to the series!

What I liked:
* Caleb: left abusive home at sixteen, survived on his own, met someone who changed his life, varied job history, tracker, sure-shot, quick-draw, fights for what is right, true friend, helps those in need, building a new life on his ranch, sweet on Sheila
* Henry: good friend, ladies’ man, trouble-magnet, eloquent, tease, nice guy, has potential, eager to find out what will happen next in his life
* Sheila: Doc Burnett’s daughter, raised on the East Coast, educated, adapting to the West, strong, adaptable, friend to many, openminded, sweet on Caleb
* Paddy: orphan living with the Rogers family hoping to be taken in by Caleb
* Bear (big dog) and Pirate (horse): Caleb’s friends that are more than animals
* Doc Burnett: educated, wise, helps all, war surgeon, would like for him to find someone someday, too
* Curious about Belle Constant – owner of saloon and associated businesses…think there is more to her and her story than we might realize
* Red Annie O’Neal: independent, wears men’s clothing, Sheila’s friend, carries the mail, travels a lot, strong, capable, intriguing – hope to see more of her in the futur
* Bass, Duke, and Tex: longhorn trail herders that met hard times, good men, honest, hope they show up in the next book
* The plot, character development, pacing, and writing
* That most of the bad guys were dealt with…though there are a few remaining and no doubt other troubles to be faced in the next book
* The positive hopeful ending and hoping that Karma hits a few more for what they have been up to

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like…some rather reprehensible characters and acts perpetrated by them
* Having to wait for the next book in the series

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

I was anticipating the next addition to the Caleb Marlowe's series, and Silver Trail Christmas did not disappoint.

Caleb Marlow and his recently released from jail partner Henry Jordan are getting to work on building their ranch. With a barn and house for Henry almost complete, they are just waiting for the longhorns to arrive. Unfortunately Caleb's no good father is out to destroy Caleb's life once again in any way he can. The odds seem to be stacked against Caleb this time, and he has to decide to give up and stay and fight for the future he's trying to build.

Caleb continues to be the morally gray character I've come to love. He does what needs to be done to survive the unforgiving terrain he lives on. He's a gunslinger and a killer, but he doesn't hesitate to stand up for and help those in need. It's never a dull moment for him, whether it's dealing with dishonorable men or nature's wild life. And you know I lived for the softer moments he allowed himself in this one when it came to the young lad Paddy and of course with Miss Sheila. I also very much enjoyed finally getting to know Caleb's partner Henry. Especially with his own point of view, he charmed he quite quickly, and I looked forward to his chapters.

Overall, Silver Trail Christmas was a fantastic addition to this Western historical fiction series. I was glued to the pages and fully invested as it seemed Caleb couldn't catch a break, and I was anxious to find out how he'd overcome everything thrown at him. Thankfully, the ending is completely satisfying and ends on a bright note while the characters celebrate the holidays. It's filled with revenge, outlaws, bandits, found family and setting down routes, all set during a Colorado winter.

Not my usual genre at all but this is a gripping historical Western with good characters and lots of atmospherics. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. Would make a great movie.

I don't usually read historical western but something in the blurb attracted my attention. I found it well written and entertaining story, the pace is right and the characters are well developed.
It was an interesting read, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Bursts into action from the get go and never lets up! Good western read that keeps interest and will stir up every emotion in the meantime, with an interesting mix of characters from every niche.

Another winning in the Caleb Marlowe series, it had what I enjoyed from previous entries. It was what I was looking for in a western novel, and it got me ready for the holiday season. The plot was really well done and Nik James' writing was super well done. The characters were interesting and it felt like they belonged in the time period. I'm excited to see where the Caleb Marlowe series goes from here and more from Nik James.

"If they drove these blackguards off to the south, they stood a good chance of running into them again since he and the Texans were going that way. That didn’t seem too wise. So that left him with two choices. Either they could try to send the coyotes skedaddling over the river and west across the valley, or they could kill them all right here. Caleb decided to try going the first way. If that didn’t work, they always had the second."