The Widow’s Christmas Cowboy

Isabella Thornton was once a cherished socialite, but when she defied her father to marry the man she loved, only to be left widowed and alone, her whole world shattered.With nowhere left to turn, Isabella answers an advert in The Matrimonial Times and sets out for the rugged wilds of Montana, determined to carve out a new life.Life on the Frontier is as unforgiving as it is beautiful. When she discovers a secret that her late husband left behind, Isabella finds herself cast aside once more.Taking refuge at a local ranch, she earns her keep under the steady hand of James Dawson—a stoic, kind rancher whose quiet strength draws her in. James has his own rules: he cares for those under his protection but guards his heart as fiercely as the ranch he calls home.As the snow deepens and Christmas draws near, Isabella’s feelings for James grow stronger, despite the walls he’s built. When a fierce winter storm strikes and James doesn’t come home, fear grips her heart.Has she fallen in love with another man who takes too many risks? Is she destined to lose everything once again?In this heartwarming tale of hope, courage, and love, Isabella must learn to trust herself—and the love that may finally give her the family she’s always longed for.A Christmas story perfect for fans of tender historical Western romances, where love finds a way in the most unexpected places.