Y’all, November has been a month of busyness, so when I realized I was due to write a post the day after Thanksgiving, I was stumped about what to write.
A writer with no words. *gasp*
And yet, I’m still expected to follow through on my commitment to IR and to you, our readers.
So here I am. With the first thing that clicked for me.
In addition to struggling with writing recently, I didn’t want to read. *HUGE gasp* But I’m not a quitter, so I kept flipping through books to find something that interested me. I liked Valerie’s Farm Fresh series, so I recently downloaded The Cowboy’s Christmas Reunion.
And well, let me say, it got me out of my reading slump.
It was one of those books that when you got to the end, you went, “Oh, man. It’s over. Bummer.” I wanted to keep reading about Kade, Cheri, Harmony, and Jericho — don’t you just love those names?
I hate reviews that reiterate the blurb, so I’m just gonna add the blurb here:
A jilted cowboy gets a second chance at love when his 
ex-fiancée returns with her small daughter.
When Kade Delgado joins his buddies in a Cowboy Santa program to shower Christmas blessings on old folks and single moms, he doesn’t expect his former fiancée to return to Saddle Springs, in need and with a child in tow. Does God really expect him to treat Cheri the same as the others on his new Christmas list?
Cheri Mackenzie has never forgiven herself for the pain she caused Kade by fleeing a week before their wedding, but undoing the past is impossible. Circumstances force her back to her aging grandparents’ Montana ranch, where Kade, now a widower with a toddler, is making himself cheerfully indispensable. When she receives kindness instead of the hostility she surely deserves, she can’t help but pray for a Christmas reunion with the cowboy she’s never stopped loving.
Is there any hope for a second chance at love?
(Click the cover to buy. ;) )
Second-chance love stories are one of my favorite tropes, and of course, just like I expected, Valerie did a great job keeping my interest in this story of deep, abiding love that suffered a shock, but never died. Lots of forgiveness and communication were needed. AND she threw in a few good sound meals, including a US Thanksgiving.
So, while this book is book one (and a little older) of five so far, I dare say that you’ll want to get it and read it. ASAP. I can’t wait to read the rest.
Blessings,
Ginger Solomon is a Christian, a wife, a mother to seven, and a writer—in that order (mostly). She writes or reads inspirational romance of any genre. Even when she’s busy homeschooling, doing laundry, or fixing dinner, reading or writing are not far from her mind. She is president of her local writing group, and blogs regularly for InspyRomance.com and at gingersolomon.com.
I’ve read this book and the others in the series and love everyone of them .I’m now reading 10 rules for Marrying a Cowboy by Linda Goodnight. I always love a great love story that happens at Christmas.
And add in a cowboy and all is bright with the world. :D
This does sound wonderful.
It was, but I’m a bit biased, I think, since I’m blessed to call her friend. ;)
I know you will love them all, as I have read every one of them!
Great praise for Valerie, Paula. I know she appreciates it (and that it’s well deserved).
I believe I read this enjoyable story in the A Christmas to Remember boxset. I haven’t read the rest of the series yet.
It was in that set. I’ve one of the others. It was equally as good. :)
In an above comment, Paula Marie recommends them all since she has read them.
I’m a bit late getting started on this series also as I just read this as well. I really liked it and am looking forward to the others. Of course, anything with a cowboy is good!
Review to come, Valerie.
Better late than never. Authors appreciate all the reviews we can get.
Thanks so much for the spotlight and review, Ginger!!! I’m delighted you (and others here) have read and enjoyed The Cowboy’s Christmas Reunion.
What’s not to love. You’re a great writer, and I love cowboy stories. :D
This sounds like an amazing book Can’t wait to read it!
:D
I read and really enjoyed that book.
That’s awesome, Diana. Please make sure to go to the online retailers and/ or goodreads to leave a review. They are so helpful.
I have it in my TBR stack! I’ll have to double-check the others!! Thanks!! I agree, you can’t go wrong if there’s a cowboy in the book!