Reading Christmas novellas gets me in the holiday spirit! I am a huge fan of Candis Terry's Sweet, Texas contemporary series. Each book in this series has been unique. Sexy heroes, determined heroines and interesting stories. I loved each book about the Wilder brothers and their friends. SWEET COWBOY CHRISTMAS is a well-written 100- page novella with appealing characters and a realistic storyline.

A heart attack has forced thirty-four year old Chase Morgan to reexamine his life. A week after his health scare, Chase has been dumped by his girlfriend and an important work project he was managing has been reassigned to a co- worker. Chase needs to think and plan for his future. He accepts an invitation from his cousin, Abby Morgan, to spend some time in Sweet, Texas over the holidays.

Sparks fly when Chase arrives at the Magic Box Ranch and meets Faith Walker! Faith was not expecting her guest to be a tall, handsome and "sexy -as -sin" green- eyed man. And Chase didn't expect that petite, no -nonsense Faith was the owner of the dude ranch. Loved the witty conversations and the realistic back and forth banter between Chase and Faith as they got to know each other over dinner and holiday decorating.

The novella is well- paced. I enjoyed that relationship between Chase and Abby developed during the course of the story. There was an immediate attraction but the relationship was not rushed or hurried along due to the novella format. Both Chase and Faith have a few issues to work through in the story as they prepare for an annual fund raising event. While in Texas, Chase has the opportunity to reconnect with his sister and brother and come to terms with some family issues. Faith needs to learn to trust her heart and put the past behind her if she wants to move forward with Chase. I was drawn to both characters as they faced their problems amid the decorating, shopping and stress associated with the holidays.

I recommend SWEET COWBOY CHRISTMAS to any one looking for a fabulous holiday read! Grab a cup of tea or hot chocolate and settle in for a fabulous holiday visit to Sweet, Texas!

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Book Summary

Mistletoe, holly, and cowboys, oh my! Christmas in Texas has never been sweeter.

Years ago, Chase Morgan traded in his dusty cowboy boots for the shimmering lights of New York City and a fast track up the corporate ladder. But when his shiny life is turned on end just in time for Christmas, Chase knows he needs to reevaluate—even if that means going home to Texas to endure his least favorite holiday.

When Mr. Tall, Dark, and Smoking-Hot walks through her door at the Magic Box Guest Ranch, Faith Walker sees just another handsome, rich exec looking to play cowboy for a week—at her expense. She's sure the grumpy-but-sexy-as-hell Scrooge will put a crimp in her holly jolly plans. Until a sizzling kiss has her seeing him in a new light.

Chase is haunted by secrets, and even though it goes entirely against her "hands off the guests" rule, Faith is tempted to help him leave the past behind. As the magic of the season swirls around them, she is determined to succeed, because now she is certain one sweet cowboy Christmas will never be enough.