Genre Fiction
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Santa's Sweetheart: A Heartwarming Texas Christmas Love Story (The Christmas Tree Ranch)
The delightful and entertaining new holiday novel from the legendary author of dozens of treasured romances! This Christmas, visit the small town of Branding Iron, Texas, where it's time for the Cowboy Christmas Ball and one irritable sheriff is about to get in the spirit of the season…and find love along the way.
Sheriff Sam Delaney is shouldering a lot as the lone lawman in the small Texas town of Branding Iron-and the widowed single father of six-year-old Maggie. Especially since Maggie's determined that what her daddy needs this holiday season is a girlfriend. Suddenly Sam is hustled off to a meeting with Maggie's schoolteacher-and surprised to discover the demure Grace Chapman is unexpectedly alluring. Then he's roped into playing Santa at the annual Christmas ball, with the pretty Miss Grace by his side. It's enough to make Sam even grumpier than usual-if not for the feelings sweet Grace stirs up inside...
Grace only wants to heal after her broken engagement. So why is she so charmed by the slow smile-and the surprising tenderness-of the town's sheriff? Maybe because Grace is discovering that beneath Sam's gruff exterior lies a heart as big as Texas, especially when it comes to the women in his life-like little Maggie. And now her… Which only has Grace hoping she'll be Santa's sweetheart for many seasons to come...
Sheriff Sam Delaney is shouldering a lot as the lone lawman in the small Texas town of Branding Iron-and the widowed single father of six-year-old Maggie. Especially since Maggie's determined that what her daddy needs this holiday season is a girlfriend. Suddenly Sam is hustled off to a meeting with Maggie's schoolteacher-and surprised to discover the demure Grace Chapman is unexpectedly alluring. Then he's roped into playing Santa at the annual Christmas ball, with the pretty Miss Grace by his side. It's enough to make Sam even grumpier than usual-if not for the feelings sweet Grace stirs up inside...
Grace only wants to heal after her broken engagement. So why is she so charmed by the slow smile-and the surprising tenderness-of the town's sheriff? Maybe because Grace is discovering that beneath Sam's gruff exterior lies a heart as big as Texas, especially when it comes to the women in his life-like little Maggie. And now her… Which only has Grace hoping she'll be Santa's sweetheart for many seasons to come...
Editorial Reviews
PRAISE FOR JANET DAILEY and her novels
"The story is full of Christmas spirit . . . Those looking for a little pre-holiday pick-me-up will find plenty to enjoy here."
-RT Book Reviews on Just a Little Christmas
"Dailey has always been a talented storyteller, and this latest is no exception; she breathes life into her winning characters in a holiday tale that is sure to please fans of chaste contemporaries."
-Publishers Weekly on Christmas on My Mind
"Janet Dailey's tale is a heart-warming version of family values and unexpected romance at the most romantic time of the year, Christmas."
-Fresh Fiction on Merry Christmas, Cowboy
"Solid, well-paced read with an appealing, multigenerational cast. As usual, Dailey delivers."
-Kirkus Reviews on Calder Promise
"Dailey's newest romance brings to life the magic of Christmas."
-Texas Tea & Travel on Long, Tall Christmas
"The story is full of Christmas spirit . . . Those looking for a little pre-holiday pick-me-up will find plenty to enjoy here."
-RT Book Reviews on Just a Little Christmas
"Dailey has always been a talented storyteller, and this latest is no exception; she breathes life into her winning characters in a holiday tale that is sure to please fans of chaste contemporaries."
-Publishers Weekly on Christmas on My Mind
"Janet Dailey's tale is a heart-warming version of family values and unexpected romance at the most romantic time of the year, Christmas."
-Fresh Fiction on Merry Christmas, Cowboy
"Solid, well-paced read with an appealing, multigenerational cast. As usual, Dailey delivers."
-Kirkus Reviews on Calder Promise
"Dailey's newest romance brings to life the magic of Christmas."
-Texas Tea & Travel on Long, Tall Christmas
Readers Top Reviews
Nicole RJulie Petitb
Santa's Sweetheart by Janet Dailey Publisher: Kensington Books Genre: Romance Publication Date: September 28, 2021 Santa's Sweetheart by Janet Dailey is a sweet holiday romance set in small town Texas and I knew I had to read this as part of my Christmas in July reading challenge! Overall, this book is enjoyable. It has a lovely story with interesting characters. The romance is beautiful. I enjoyed the growth and development of the characters and how things work out. This book is told from three perspectives. Maggie, a first grader who wants to find a girl friend for her widowed dad. Her dad, Sam, who is the county sheriff and Grace, Maggie's teacher who has some relationship hang ups. I wasn't expecting a romance novel to include the thoughts and perspective of a 7-year-old, so that was kind of weird. Also, the transitions from perspectives was a little confusing, but not totally off-putting. I'm so grateful to Janet Dailey, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.
Sheri A. Wilkinson
Santa's Sweetheart by Janet Dailey Sam Delaney is the Sheriff of Branding Iron, also a single Father to six year old Maggie. His wife died unexpectedly about a year ago in an auto accident. Grace Chapman is Maggie's teacher, she is very kind, and trying to adjust (to life) after a breakup. Maggie is Sam's six year old daughter, she loves her Dad and wants him happy. Maggie decides her Dad and Grace would make a good couple, this becomes her Christmas wish, to find a way to bring the two together. A fast paced story with likable characters and an engaging plot. Sam is widowed, a good Father, a great Sheriff , but something is lacking in his life. Maggie is lovable, losing her Mother was hard, but that does not stop her from trying to find a soulmate for her Dad. Grace is likable as well. She has some troubles from her past, that seem to keep her from finding true love. Maggie trying to bring the two together is heartwarming and delightful. Overall I found Santa's Sweetheart enjoyable and feel those who love a good sweet romance will enjoy it as well. I highly recommend to romance readers and those who enjoy Christmas romance.
N.M. DESGROSEILLIERS
A good book to just enjoy and relax with after a stressful day . Sit back and delight in a Christmas story of love of a father for a daughter.
PittsburghLady
This has all the feels and it was a delightful easy read. A lonely widower with a sweet precocious daughter and a teacher wearing a mantle of sadness. Enjoyable
Bonnie Capan
I have been reading Janet Dailey’s Christmas books for many years along with series books such as the Calders. I was very sad to read of Janet Dailey’s passing! She is terribly missed as an author who could tie together her books with characters..their emotions, dilemmas, feelings, descriptions..intertwining these throughout her book. God Bless her and she will always live on in her stories!
