In this story of love and self-discovery we meet Breezy Hernandez, a woman with no roots, who has spent her whole existence searching for the missing pieces of her life. Tragically, after losing her recently discovered brother, Lawton, Breezy comes to the welcoming community of Martin's Crossing to find out that Lawton has left her joint custody of his two beautiful toddlers, Rose and Violet.

Breezy is forced to deal with Jake Martin, a very sexy Texas cowboy, who also happens to be the other joint custodian of his little nieces.Having always been the sensible leader of his family, Jake isn't sure how to deal with the enigmatic Breezy. Both Jake and Breezy have been damaged in the past by those closest to them, and this has led them to be suspicious and doubtful of each other, as they struggle to decide what is best for their new family. Throw in a sizzling attraction, many new friends, a bad guy with a vendetta, two adorable kids, some miscommunications, and a lot of community Christmas spirit, and who knows what could happen in A RANCHER FOR CHRISTMAS.

A RANCHER FOR CHRISTMAS is the first time I have read anything by author Brenda Minton, and I found it to be a heartwarming tale about finding your place in the world and learning to trust again. Not only is it about trust in relationships but also trusting your faith. I loved the main characters of Breezy and Jake, but I equally became hooked on the secondary characters of Jake's and Breezy's family and friends in Martin's Crossing.

As A RANCHER FOR CHRISTMAS is book one of a new series, I really look forward to reading the next instalment. So light the fire, and curl up with A RANCHER FOR CHRISTMAS by Brenda Minton for a feel good, enjoyable read.

Book Summary

A Family for Christmas

Raised on the run, free-spirited Breezy Hernandez has never stayed in one place too long. But now that she has joint custody of her late brother's twin daughters, she's determined to give them a stable home. Even if it means cooperating with the twins' bossy uncle. Texas rancher Jake Martin learned the hard way that women can't be trusted. But as he and Breezy care for the orphaned girls, Jake begins to open his heart. Is Breezy ready to put down roots in Martin's Crossing, or will she run from the one thing she's always wanted: a family?