I’m so excited to be part of Christmas Stocking Sweethearts – my first participation in a collection with my fellow Petticoats and Pistols fillies. Little known fact, I wrote western historicals early in my writing career before switching to contemporaries. I’m thrilled to be returning to one of my favorite romance genres. And the story also happens to be set in one of my favorite time periods: the early 1900s.
A widow struggling to save her home
A cowboy sworn to protect his family
A Christmas neither will ever forget…
Merry Ann Bright may be pint-sized, but she’s chock-full of gumption. For the last three years, she’s fended off a wealthy and greedy neighbor bent on acquiring her land by hook or by crook — emphasis on the crook. The last thing she needs is more trouble. But when she unexpectedly encounters a family in dire straits, how can she turn her back on them?
Thèo Cartier is a man on a mission. Once he’s seen his sister-in-law and young nephew safely home, he’ll return to Texas and help his aging father run the ranch. The lovely widow Merry is a distraction he can ill afford. Especially when her roots are firmly planted a thousand miles from his own.
Can Christmastime, the shared love of favorite carols, and a special heirloom stocking show two people convinced they have no future together that anything is possible…if they just open their hearts?
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Yes, we know. It’s that time of year when we sometimes feel less kind than we should.
Re-write the sentence in red to something less naughty and more nice. For example:
NAUGHTY: “Grandma’s eggnog is too thick and chunky.”
NICE: “Isn’t it wonderful Grandma is still with us to make her eggnog?”
THEIR DECORATIONS ARE SO GAUDY.
You might win this piano ornament from me – plus a backlist holiday book!
All entries will be eligible for our oh-so-beautiful Grand Prize, too!
Winners announced Sunday, December 15!
(USA Winners only, please.)
In the event the piano ornament becomes unavailable, we will happily make a substitute.
Cathy McDavid has been penning Westerns for Harlequin since 2005. With over 55 titles in print and 1.6 million-plus books sold, Cathy is also a member of the prestigious Romance Writers of America’s Honor Roll. This “almost” Arizona native and mother of grown twins is married to her own real-life sweetheart. After leaving the corporate world seven years ago, she now spends her days penning stories about good looking cowboys riding the range, busting broncs, and sweeping gals off their feet — oops, no. Make that winning the hearts of feisty, independent women who give the cowboys a run for their money. It a tough job, but she’s willing to make the sacrifice.
The neighbor’s decorations are so gaudy they remind me of my favorite Christmas movie, Christmas Vacation. I watch it every year when I decorate.
Gaudy decorations are so much fun. Everyone has different taste even in decorations and that’s what makes the world go around. Love them all.
Some people think that the Christmas decorations are so gaudy but to me think you should add some more! Share the merriment!
These decorations are so unique.
They really enjoy decorating for Christmas!
Their decorations will really catch your eye!
The decorations are beautiful
I love how everyone decorates differently!
Their decorations are so gaudy, but it’s nice seeing the place decorated.
Christmas is about fun to kids and Jesus. I didn’t enjoy it when my spouse passed on dec 21 then a few yrs later I got great grandkids and it changed.
Not everyone’s tastes are the same.
I’m not sure the decorations they have used would look good in my house with my current décor.
BTW I have a crocheted blanket from my Mom that looks just like the one on that cover!!!!!!!!!!! I had to look twice to be sure!!!!
the Holiday decorations tend to show off each families traditions and beliefs!
Their Christmas decorations aren’t something I would buy, but I’m glad they decorated. It’s nice to look outside and see lights.
Oh my, those Christmas decorations are so bright and cheerful! Aren’t they great?!
They have such a unique taste for Christmas decorations, they must have had fun picking it out!
Those decorations are very festive!
THEIR DECORATIONS ARE SO GAUDY! it makes everything look bright and festive, bringing joy to those who enjoy looking at them
Their decorations are so gaudy,but I enjoy the lights!
Gaudy Christmas decorations had glee to the Christmas tree character.
I love seeing all their Christmas decorations, gaudy shows their joyful life!
Their Christmas decorations are unique and suit them perfectly!
I’m loving all these answers. They’re great! Keep them coming 🙂
Their decorations are unique
They have such Christmas spirit with their big Christmas display!
They sure have an interesting way of decorating for the holidays.
Their decorations are interesting. I like the snowman. It is so cute. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
The neighbor down the street has decorated an outside tree with large gaudy decorations.
The larger decorations get your attention before you get very close.
The decorations may seem gaudy to some but I think it’s festive and brings Christmas cheer.
Thank you for the chance to win a prize. Looking forward to reading this series.
Oh my aren’t those decorations umm lavish?
Their decorations are so gaudy, beats a Charlie Brown tree though! Heh.
Their decorations are so gaudy, they must have had their grandchildren helping them! Those little ones like the gaudy ones the best!!
oh look, I see some glitter and sparkle in some of these, sweet.
These gawdy ornaments bring back such wonderful memories when as kids, we would make decorations for the tree in such atrocious colors.
They really have a lot of decoration and I love that they have put all of them out.
Isn’t it fun that they go so “all out” in their decorations? The kids love when we drive by this house!
It doesn’t matter if a decoration is gaudy, it is the love that is put into making them.
Their Christmas decorations are so gaudy but bless their hearts maybe that’s all they can afford to decorate their Christmas tree and celebrate the real reason for the season.
I just love how different their Christmas decorations are, they bring a smile to my face whenever I see them.
The neighbor’s decorations may not be to my taste, but they definitely put me in the Christmas spirit.
Their decorations are so bright and cheery.
Look at all the time and effort they put into their decorations, and I love how cheerful they are.
Their decorations are very unique I bet they had fun putting them up.
Their unique style of decorating is so fun to see!! I love their unusual taste ?
It’s Christmas decorations, they’re suppose to be big & bright to be seen better & get in the holiday spirit & let others enjoy who may not be able to afford it, so just enjoy it while it lasts because it will be over before you know it.
Their decorations are so special and unique.
Their decorations are so gaudy, they are sure to win the neighborhood ugly house contest this year.
Their decorations are bright and reflect their personality so well.
What extravagant decorations!
How special are decorations that hold so many memories!
Their decorations are soooooo unique!
Their decorations are so lovely.
They decorations are plentiful and intriguing.
Everyone has their own style.
Every year their decorating style never ceases to amaze me!
Bright and bold lights and ornaments would be a decorator’s choice.
Their decorations are so unique because they are all handmade
All these authors write great books hard to lay down.
I love their creativity! Who else could imagine those bright and colorful decorations?