Christmas Cowboy Kisses. Carol Arens
Acclaim for the authors of Christmas Cowboy Kisses:
CAROLYN DAVIDSON ‘For romance centring on the joys and sorrows of married life, readers can’t do much better than Davidson.’ —RT Book Reviews
‘Her novels go beyond romance
to the depths of the ultimate healing power of love.’
—RT Book Reviews
CAROL ARENS
‘Fans of rollicking romps and rip-roaring adventures in the Wild West are in for one exhilarating read as Arens pits a ditzy Easterner against a rough and rugged bounty hunter. The pace is faster than a lightning bolt, but Arens manages to paint a vivid portrait of the era and bring her characters to life in a short, fast format. Take a deep breath and enjoy!’
—RT Book Reviews on REBEL WITH A CAUSE
‘Arens sweeps readers to another time and place with grit, sweetness, and tender sensuality.’
—RT Book Reviews on RENEGADE MOST WANTED
LAURI ROBINSON
‘By capturing the atmosphere of Colorado’s mining towns, and the unique characters who populated the area, Robinson adds appeal and depth to a delightful Western. There’s enough humour, realism and sweet emotion for fans of light, quick Westerns to make everyone happy.’
—RT Book Reviews on INHERITING A BRIDE
‘Robinson’s heartwarming Western style is perfect for this story of a mail order bride and a proud rancher. The small-town backdrop, an adorable matchmaking teenager and the engaging and often humorous plot are simple and ideal.’
—RT Book Reviews on UNCLAIMED BRIDE
Reading, writing and research—CAROLYN DAVIDSON’s life in three simple words. At least that area of her life having to do with her career as a historical romance author. The rest of her time is divided among husband, family and travel—her husband, of course, holding top priority in her busy schedule. Then there is their church, and the church choir in which they participate. Their sons and daughters, along with assorted spouses, are spread across the eastern half of America, together with numerous grandchildren. Carolyn welcomes mail at her post office box, PO Box 2757, Goose Creek, SC 29445, USA.
While in the third grade CAROL ARENS had a teacher who noted that she ought to spend less time daydreaming and looking out of the window and more time on her sums. Today Carol spends as little time on sums as possible. Daydreaming about plots and characters is still far more interesting to her. Carol lives with her real-life hero husband, Rick, in Southern California, where she was born and raised. She feels blessed to be doing what she loves, with all her children and a growing number of perfect and delightful grandchildren living only a few miles from her front door.
With a degree in early childhood education, LAURI ROBINSON has spent decades working in the non-profit field, and claims once-upon-a-time and happily-ever-after romance novels have always been a form of stress relief. When her husband suggested she write one she took the challenge, and has loved every minute of the journey. Lauri lives in rural Minnesota, where she and her husband spend every spare moment with their three grown sons and four grandchildren.
Christmas Cowboy Kisses
Carolyn Davidson
Carol Arens
Lauri Robinson
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CONTENTS
A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS Carolyn Davidson
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE Carol Arens
CHRISTMAS WITH HER COWBOY Lauri Robinson
A Family
for Christmas
Carolyn Davidson
Dear Reader,
One of my most beloved memories of childhood was the sight of our Christmas tree on Christmas morning. We never saw the tree before December 25th, nor did we help to decorate it, but come the morning of the big day there it was. Always touching the ceiling, strung with big lights of a sort now out of use, and hung with hundreds of strands of tinsel—put in place by some elf, we decided.
The ornaments were a mixture of heavy German balls in solid colors and glittering spun-glass pieces with gold dust scattered hither and yon. I still have one of my grandmother’s German balls—not the prettiest decoration on the tree these days, but one holding fond memories of a woman much loved and revered in the thoughts of her grandchildren.
There was nothing to equal the scent of our Christmas tree, for it was redolent with the aroma of a pine forest, and we spent long hours lying on the floor long after the gifts were opened, simply enjoying the sight and scent of our tree, which was always “the best ever.” Somehow the trees of today cannot compete with such beauty and majesty. Ah, the joys of childhood that shall forever dwell in our hearts.
Carolyn Davidson
DEDICATION
This story is dedicated to my sister, Nancy, who shares my thoughts of Christmases past.
And, as always, to Mr. Ed, who fills my life with the rare beauty of his love.
Contents
Chapter One
Connor’s Falls, Missouri December 18, 1887
It was snowing again. Joy stood at the window and