Noel, North Carolina, is the setting for the second book
in the Frosted Firs Ranch series. This romance on a
Christmas tree farm shows that love can find us
unexpectedly. MISTLETOE AND RODEO make an interesting
combination.
Nicole Vaughn and her sparky young daughter, Kyle, park
their new RV at the farm, intending to move on the next day.
Nicole is working remotely, so she just needs a wireless
modem and warmth. However, both she and Kyle β which
must be short for Kylie β have a health condition that
restricts their movements. Nicole is used to living with a
heart defect, but telling a kid she canβt run around
in the snow seems to make her the bad, stern parent.
The romance between Nicole and Tucker is a kind, generous
story with lots of outdoor fun and some scenic descriptions,
rich with the scents of pine and cinnamon. Another thread
follows a senior pair in town, and I found it hard to get
interested. The daughter of the gentleman concerned is
worried that the older lady is getting romantically involved
with her dad, when itβs really none of her business.
However, if this were a crime story, the daughterβs
wish to inherit their store would be a factor β nobody
even mentions it.
If you would like a snowy read with lots of hot chocolate
and a Christmas rodeo, this fun and surprising novella by
Janet Dailey will bring you MISTLETOE AND RODEO for sure.
Known for its natural beauty, holiday‑themed Noel, North Carolina, isn’t just the country’s second largest producer of Christmas trees, it’s a warm, welcoming community, as one visitor on a challenging journey is about to discover …
By the time 25‑year‑old single mom Nicole Vaughn pulls her RV into Noel she’s at the final stop of a momentous road trip with her daughter, Kyle. Born with a heart defect, 8‑year‑old Kyle is now in need of a life‑saving donor heart. Nicky holds out hope, but she knows the road ahead won’t be easy. Determined to make this Christmas rich and exciting, she’s traversed the U.S. to show Kyle the country’s natural wonders. But now Nicky’s out of money and needs a job. At the Frosted Firs Ranch, she finds much more.
Twenty‑six‑year‑old bull rider and ranch co‑owner Tucker Reed left the rodeo circuit to help his widowed brother, Nate, run the business and adjust to single fatherhood. Seven years later, Nate has found love again and will be married on Christmas Eve. Tucker is raring to return to the circuit. … Until an enigmatic brunette with a spine of steel enters the picture. Then Tucker’s heart is stolen a second time by Nicky’s brave little girl.
Soon Tucker is visiting the RV daily, dazzling Kyle with rodeo stories. And when he and Nicky share an unexpected kiss, it reveals an undeniable passion. But Nicky is wary, and Tucker, too, wonders if he’s good enough—or capable of supporting Nicky and Kyle through the hardest of times. Yet, love brings risks. As Christmas Eve approaches, can they find the courage to face those risks together?
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