Merry Cowboy Christmas

Brown’s latest Lucky Penny Ranch novel (after Hot Cowboy Nights) shows that love can be found in the most unexpected places. When Fiona Logan returns to her hometown of Dry Creek, Tex., for a family Christmas, she’s surprised to discover that gorgeous Jud Dawson is living at her family’s home. Though she is very attracted to Jud, she is leery of getting involved with a man, since she spent a long time broke and alone after her ex divorced her. As Fiona and Jud spend nights talking in his room, she becomes more drawn to him than ever, and she needs to decide whether to give in to their mutual lust. A captivating cast of characters fills the pages of this sweet and funny novel, which highlights the ups and downs of life in rural small town Texas. Agent: Erin Niumata, Folio Literary. (Oct.)