Hope for Christmas

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MADDREY, ELIZABETH

HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS

He wasn't sure what he was looking for. She wasn't looking for anything.

Cyan Hewitt drifts onto his estranged grandparents' New Mexico ranch in time for Thanksgiving...and stays. As a cyber security consultant, he can telecommute, so why not from here, where his restless soul is soothed and his heart is awakened by the attractive ranch housekeeper?

Maria Sanchez works at Rancho de Esperanza to provide a stable life for her son. She's content -- mostly -- in her roles as housekeeper, part-time student, and mom, but when her precocious seven-year-old is diagnosed with diabetes, her world shatters. There's no time for distractions from the long-term visitor who's stirring a longing in her for more.

Cyan may think her faith and courage are inspiring, but Maria feels vulnerable. Relying on others has only ever resulted in broken dreams. Christmas might be a season of hope, but does she dare risk everything for love?

Hope Ranch is a place where second chances and God's love are waiting for everyone. 

My Review:

published in 2018

We all need a little hope for Christmas and you'll find it within the pages of this book. Hope for reconciliation. Hope for a fresh start. Hope for second chances. And, of course, the most important hope of all -- hope in a new faith.

Cyan has recently connected with the grandparents he never knew and when he's ready to trade in his nomadic lifestyle for something more stable, he heads to New Mexico to meet them. 

Ah -- this location! Who knew that it snowed in New Mexico?!  I sure didn't! Loved the ranch setting and all the regional holiday touches that made this Christmas read extra special. And -- eeepp -- Hope for Christmas is the first in a series and it looks like Cyan's siblings are going to find their way 'home' in future stories.

Cyan is smitten with Maria right from the start. Maria...not so much. Well, the attraction is there but she's so focused on her son and work that there just isn't time to explore anything more. Until Cyan gently works his way into her life. His careful, respectful pursuit of Maria is toe-curl worthy! 

And if you like your Christian fiction with an inspirational thread, you'll be thrilled with Cyan's faith journey and the encouragement he gets from the people dearest to him. So many great conversations -- nothing preachy, mind you, but heartfelt truths that can make a difference in everyone's life...including this reader's. 

A memorable holiday romance centered around the true meaning of Christmas.

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This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.

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