Christmas in Painted Pony Creek/The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle

Name: Christmas in Painted Pony Creek/The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781867290797
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Linda Lael Miller and RaeAnne Thayne

Series: Painted Pony Creek

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Summary

In Christmas in Painted Pony Creek/The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle, readers are swept into heartwarming tales of love and the magic of the festive season. Linda Lael Miller's story delves into romance and reconciliation in a close-knit community, while RaeAnne Thayne's tale captivates with a charming cowboy's efforts to create a magical Christmas surprise. Together, these stories promise romance, hope, and the spirit of the holidays.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

Can a Christmas miracle mend her broken heart?

Tessa Stafford will do anything for her daughter, Isabel... even stay on the run to protect Isabel from her narcissistic grandmother. But when her car breaks down in Painted Pony Creek, Tessa gets caught up in the warm embrace of the town and feels safe enough to build a home—and a life—for them both. Love is the last thing on her mind until rugged cowboy and lawyer Jesse McKettrick’s sexy smile and easy way tempt her into imagining more. But can she trust this handsome stranger with her heart?

When Tessa and her adorable daughter blow into town, Jesse McKettrick is smitten—by both the little girl and her beautiful mother. He’s always wanted a family of his own. Maybe this Christmas, his wish will finally come true. But the walls around Tessa are impenetrable, and when Tessa’s past threatens their newfound future—and the family he’s come to love—Jesse won’t let them go without a fight.

Includes a bonus story, The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by RaeAnne Thayne.

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Christmas in Painted Pony Creek/The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle

Can a Christmas miracle mend her broken heart? Tessa Stafford will do anything for her daughter, Isabel... even stay on the run to protect Isabel from her narcissistic grandmother. But when her car breaks down in Painted Pony Creek, Tessa gets caught up in the warm embrace of the town and feels safe enough to build a home—and a life—for...

By Linda Lael Miller and RaeAnne Thayne

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781867290797

Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Harlequin Mills & Boon

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 400

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Christmas Books and Gifts Contemporary Romance Cowboy Romance Fiction General Fiction Gifts for adults Linda Lael Miller RaeAnne Thayne Romance Series: Painted Pony Creek

About the Author

Linda Lael Miller is a No.1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than one hundred novels. Long passionate about the Civil War buff, she has studied the era avidly and has made many visits to Gettysburg, where she has witnessed reenactments of the legendary clash between North and South. New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at www.raeannethayne.com.

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