MERRY COWBOY CHRISTMAS is book three in Carolyn Brown's
"Lucky Penny Ranch" series. "Lucky Penny Ranch" is comfort
food for romance readers. The Dawson
men are true-blue, American classic, hot cowboys full of
charm, and it's no wonder that the Logan sisters are
helpless to resist them. When Fiona moves back home after
a rough divorce, the warm embrace of her family helps
soothe her wounded pride. Although romance is not
foremost on her mind, Jud Dawson mounts a compelling
seduction strategy involving late-night talks, Christmas
cookies, and earth-shaking kisses.
There are two main stories in MERRY COWBOY CHRISTMAS.
First, Fiona's journey of self-discovery and her eventual
romance with Jud. Second, Fiona and Jud's attempts to thaw
out two elderly curmudgeons who temporarily end up
staying at the Lucky Penny Ranch for a few weeks. The
latter is something that draws Jud and Fiona closer
together. One of the things that make a Carolyn Brown
cowboy romance so irresistible is the beautiful way that
the hero and heroine are so well-matched and the dialogue
feels so natural. The friendship, and soon-to-follow
romance, between Jud and Fiona feels very organic. While
not scandalous, Jud and Fiona try to keep their
flirtations low-key at first in order to avoid any
matchmaking machinations by well-wishers, or grumbling
from others. I love Fiona and Jud, so that made reading
about their pairing extra entertaining. Jud's laid-back
sexiness and amiability make him such an amazing hero and
exactly what Fiona needs after her ex.
The feelings of love and compassion that wash over you as
you read MERRY COWBOY CHRISTMAS are perfect for a story
framed around Christmas time. The importance and value of
family is something that that runs through each book in
the "Lucky Penny Ranch" series, and MERRY COWBOY
CHRISTMAS is no exception. The members of Jud and Fiona's
family make great supporting characters and add balance
and depth to the story. As you read MERRY COWBOY
CHRISTMAS, the characters become more real and you become
invested in their stories. Fiona's struggle within
herself to figure out her path in life is easy to relate
to and understand. I love how Jud gives Fiona the time
and space she needs, while still supporting and loving
her. Dora June and Truman turned out to be two dark
horses, and their evolution over the course of this book
is nothing short of extraordinary.
MERRY COWBOY CHRISTMAS is another brilliant confection by
Carolyn Brown full of Christmas magic, good times, great
storytelling, and blazing romance. As usual, Carolyn
Brown does a wonderful job of conveying a sense of place
and making the town of Dry Creek come alive. This is a
book to make you laugh and swoon. I'm so happy this
series isn't ending, and readers have Deke's book to look
forward to next.
'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the
house is the presence of one wickedly hot cowboy who's come
to stay for the holiday. Fiona Logan is downright shocked to
return to her childhood home and find that the tall blond
stranger who came to her rescue on an icy road will be
sleeping just across the hall from her bedroom. Talk about
temptation . . .
Jud Dawson never believed the Lucky Penny Ranch would live
up to its name until now. Fiona is gorgeous, smart, funny,
and everything he thought he'd never find. Now all he has to
do is convince her to stick around town instead of
hightailing it back to Houston. But with wild weather, nosy
neighbors, and a new baby in the family, getting her to
admit that she's falling in love might just take a Christmas
miracle.
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