Clayton East has come home to the family ranch, reluctantly, but his family needs him. This former Navy SEAL has got a number of problems to solve and on top of his father's health, cattle have been rustled, money is missing as well as their accountant. Just what next? THIS CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO asks and everyone knows that is a question that you should never ask.

Abby Harper has been raising her brothers since she was 18. It's not an easy job but she never once dreamed of not keeping her family together. But now, she doesn't know what to do. One of her brother's, Brice, is in on the cattle rustling at the East Ranch. She offers to pay back but finds there is no way she can afford that. Thank goodness, Clayton believes in second chances and is willing to give the boy a job to work off the debt. Problem is he's not sure if it's for the boy or the gorgeous woman that's suddenly getting him in a giving mood.

THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO is an outstanding read. It might have a Christmas theme but it can be read year round for the sweet romance and the interesting family life that is the Harper's and the East's. Author Donna Grant has a way of world-building that has you sitting right in the middle of the action. The dialogue, as well as the wisdom offered by the parents, will give you a good look at life be it with laughter, tears or maybe both. In no time at all, we have a good feel for these people, this town and this couple and are quickly turning pages to see what happens next. Between Clayton giving the boy the second chance, asking Abby for help with finding out where the money that was siphoned from their accounts could possibly be, her boss wanting the East Ranch account, the rustlers who want to keep her brother quiet ... there is a lot happening all done in a way that doesn't let readers down.

I will have to say that as smart as Clayton seemed to be about people, he didn't seem to realize that he had Abby hanging toward the end of the action, while he made plans. Sometimes men are a little dense, but his mother set him straight and the happy ending was saved.

If you love Christmas, sweet romance, family life, ranch life and just a really feel good read, then THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO will fill the bill very nicely.