Housewife Blues and Chihuahua Stories

Book Info
Kindle Edition, 224 pages
Published (first published October 1st 2007)
original title A Stone Creek Christmas
ASINB 001FA0RF2
edition language English
series Stone Creek #4
characters Olivia O'Ballivan, Tanner Quinn
setting United States
other editions (9)
Source:Kindle version borrowed from Public Library


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BOOK SYNOPSIS

Stone Creek veterinarian Olivia O'Ballivan communicates easily with animals, but men are another story. Especially rugged architect-turned-rancher Tanner Quinn. Olivia's uncanny bond with his daughter Sophie's pony, Butterpie, has him questioning her sanity, while she wonders if he's not just a drugstore cowboy. Then twelve-year-old Sophie conspires with Olivia to get Tanner into the spirit of Christmas with all the trimmings, including a tree-lighting ceremony and a man named Kris Kringle in a sleigh driven by seven reindeer...and a donkey. But will a holiday miracle transform the globe-trotting Tanner into a rancher--and family man--for all seasons?

My Thoughts

Having not read the previous three books in Stone Creek series can honestly say that even though am sure it would have helped with some of the secondary characters back stories that this 4th book can be read on it’s own merits as Olivia and Tanner’s tale is complete in itself.

This is another favorite author whose work I always seem to miss out on but am always glad of a chance to read as she spins heartwarming romances that touch you deeply and leave you feeling both tearful and happy when the last page turns!

There is a bit of whimsy, a lot of tension, past emotional wounds that need healing for both Olivia and Tanner but most of all there is the beauty and joy of Christmas shared with family-friends and loved ones that proves to be the best gift anyone could ask for.

A contemporary romance set during the holidays that brings to life the sights and sounds we all look forward to year after year.

[Kindle version borrowed from Public Library]