This was a quick, very enjoyable read with a Happy Ever After Ending.

Rhett is a retired rodeo cowboy who is trying to make his life right. He does not get along with his cantankerous father and his mother recently died. He has two sisters he loves, but they are busy with their own lives.

Ivy is a city girl who has come to Marietta Montana to grieve. She recently lost the grandparents who raised her and has just broken her engagement to her business partner. She arrives at Rose Crown Ranch for Christmas. She recently purchased the main house and a little property at an auction. This was where her grandfather grew up.

When Ivy arrives, the door lock is frozen and the power has not been turned on. She turns to the small cabin for help. When Rhett sees this frozen city girl with a little dog in her coat, he is smitten. Both Ivy and Rhett are trying to heal and do not need any complications, but can your heart override those convictions. A wonderful story about family ties and emotions, as well as grief, healing and friendship.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )

DNF. Even with its sweet potential this novel was very slow moving. Slow enough that by 64% I couldn't push myself through it anymore and decided to stop reading.

I liked the idea of Ivy & Rhett together. Therefore, those who like contemporary holiday romances might be a fan but I just wasn't one of them. ( )

DNF. Even with its sweet potential this novel was very slow moving. Slow enough that by 64% I couldn't push myself through it anymore and decided to stop reading.

I liked the idea of Ivy & Rhett together. Therefore, those who like contemporary holiday romances might be a fan but I just wasn't one of them. ( )

DNF. Even with its sweet potential this novel was very slow moving. Slow enough that by 64% I couldn't push myself through it anymore and decided to stop reading.

I liked the idea of Ivy & Rhett together. Therefore, those who like contemporary holiday romances might be a fan but I just wasn't one of them. ( )

Loved it! So glad Rhett finally got his HEA. When Ivy Bishop shows up on the Rose Crown she is just looking for a little peace and quiet to heal from a very bad breakup. But sexy neighbor Rhett Dixon has her brain going a little crazy and thinking maybe being alone is all it's cracked up to be. When Rhett bought the land surrounding the Rose Crown he vowed to turn over a new leaf and live up to his mother's expectations, after all he had promised her on her deathbed that he would. But the tempting Ivy Bishop is making that hard! This is a great story filled with the hope and love of the holiday season and new beginnings for two great characters. Couldn't put this one down. I highly recommend it. ( )