Angels. Emma Cramer doesn’t consider herself an angel by any stretch of the imagination. Temporarily stranded, broke and unable to pursue her dreams of working in the big city following her mother’s death, Emma’s life changes when she rescues a small child and a puppy who get trapped in a garage where Emma’s truck has finally breathed its last . The girl’s relieved and grateful grandmother believes Emma has been sent by angels because her family needs temporary help. She offers Emma a job, a good salary and a place to stay until after the holidays. It seems like a Christmas miracle for both of them.
Angels often appear when least expected, but when the most needed. Cynical sheriff and rancher Cole Drayton has heard that all his life, but he’s never been in the market for much else. He can take care of his daughter, his ranch and his family on his own without his meddling mother, but his long protected heart and desire for isolation is no match for a beautiful stranded stranger and a misfit puppy who make his daughter laugh and him feel alive again.
Can unsuspecting hearts intersect at the moment when love and trust is needed most? Anything is possible with the magic of the Christmas season and faith in the Christmas angels.
“My Christmas wish for each of you this season is that you may find the peace and joy of the holiday and hold it in your heart all year long. And may you know the true treasure of Christmas Angels in your own life.” Debra Holt
The author’s dedication page is a lovely touch and adds so much meaning to the story to come. Author Holt shares her grandmother’s wisdom- “People come into your lives when we need them most.”
This story puts the beauty of Christmas with the warmth and wisdom of a grandma in a holiday gift box and then adds a lost puppy, and a lonely little girl. The bow on top of this delightful present is a dreamy love story with two memorable characters.
Emma Cramer is a resourceful young woman, and she’s had to be self-reliant since she was 18. But after 10 years of trying her best, she is feeling defeated by life. “She had to believe that somehow, someway an answer to her prayers would be sent.” Emma’s prayers appear to be answered when she helps a grandma and her granddaughter rescue a lost puppy.
The grandmother, Mae Drayton, has also been praying for help. Mae has done her best to help her son, Cole and his little girl as they have struggled after Cole’s wife left him. Mae offers Emma the chance to get back on her feet by serving as a nanny and business manager to her son.
As the story unfolds, we discover that it will take plenty of Angels, prayers and a loving community to bless Emma and cowboy Cole with the love and life they need. I enjoyed reading about the charming town of McKenna Springs, where Texans talk tough but love gently. How fun it was to read about the school fundraiser and the elder Drayton’s anniversary party.
This is the fourth book in the Texas Lawmen series. If you are a fan of Author Debra Holt, you will know that she writes with a clear and lyrical style that draws you in and makes you love the characters. Cowboys, Christmas, angels and love- what a perfect addition to your holiday season. I highly recommend.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36299352-the-sheriff-s-christmas-angel
Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/DHTSCA
Born and raised in the Lone Star state of Texas, Debra grew up among horses, cowboys, wide open spaces, and real Texas Rangers. Pride in her state and ancestry knows no bounds and it is these heroes and heroines she loves to write about the most. She also draws upon a variety of life experiences including working with abused children, caring for baby animals at a major zoo, and planning high-end weddings (ah, romance!).
When she isn’t busy writing about tall Texans and feisty heroines, she can be found cheering on her Texas Tech Red Raiders, or heading off on another cruise adventure. She read her first romance…Janet Dailey’s Fiesta San Antonio, over thirty years ago and became hooked on the genre. Writing contemporary romances, is both her passion and dream come true, and she hopes her books will bring smiles…and sighs…to all who believe in happily-ever-after’s.
Debra invites you to visit her website at www.debraholtbooks.com. She loves to hear from other aspiring authors or readers via email at debraholtbooks@gmail.com. Twitter is https://twitter.com/DebraHoltBooks and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DebraHoltBooks.
Where to find Debra
Website: www.debraholtbooks.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8424401.Debra_Holt
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I am a writer, blogger, book reviewer, and bon vivant and encourager. I have lived my entire life in Tropical Ohio. My goal is to make friends with everyone in the world. I wrote a fiction series, The Golden Age of Charli, that presents the problems and praises, and the love and laughter of family life and retirement. My passions are blogging, reading and reviewing, and writing. My life is a WIP.
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