Pepper Merriweather is a fixture in Dallas society. She is a
partner in Celebrations, Inc. -- a successful catering
business she started with three of her best friends, and
appears on the reality show "Catering to Dallas". Her
father has been indicted for embezzlement and there is a
huge scandal regarding the collapse of her family's Texas
Star energy company. There are rumors that thousands will
suffer financial devastation due to the internal corruption
and collapse of Texas Star. And even though Pepper has no
dealings with the business, she finds herself impacted by
the fall-out.
Rob Macintyre is one of the youngest oil barons in Texas.
He owns Macintyre Enterprises and the Macintyre Family
Foundation. Rob is one of the most sought after bachelors
in Dallas society, but is a bit of a recluse, preferring to
stay home rather than attend society functions. Rob is a
single father to a 5 year old son who was injured in an
accident several years ago when Rob's father was driving
drunk with the boy in the car. Rob started the Macintyre
Family Foundation to raise money for a local children's
hospital and dedicates much of his time and energy to that
charity.
Rob first comes to Pepper's rescue when she is verbally
attacked at the Dallas/Ft. Worth airport when returning home
from a
vacation in France. A man begins heckling her about her
father and the collapse of Texas Star when Rob swoops in and
bustles Pepper out of harm's way. They cross paths again,
when Pepper finds herself out of a job with the reality
show, again due to issues with her father, and Rob offers
Pepper a position with his foundation. Pepper soon finds
herself working closely with Rob and his sister, and
developing a close relationship with Rob's young son.
Traveling for business, Pepper and Rob dare to explore the
feelings that have been growing between them and passion
ignites.
In TEXAS CHRISTMAS Ms. Thompson delivers a sweet, romance
with plenty of sizzle and heat. The story line about the
collapse of Texas Star is very timely and one that many
readers will be able to connect with and Ms. Thompson was
able to tie several story lines together without short
changing any of them. While this is primarily a romance, I
really liked the character development and focus on family
as well. Overall, a very enjoyable read!
Busted! When Pepper Merriweather's superwealthy daddy is
arrested for fraud—and the family fortune is kaput—just
before the holidays, Pepper suddenly finds herself in need
of a job. Despite her high-society connections, no one wants
to give her a chance—no one except gorgeous billionaire
recluse Robert Macintyre.
When he proposes a position that comes with more strings
attached than a symphony orchestra, Pepper knows it's an
offer she should refuse. But beggars can't be choosers.
Besides, Pepper knows she has what it takes to rise to the
challenge—but does she have what it takes to keep her hands
off her irresistible new boss?
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