A Lone Star Christmas: a Small-town Holiday Romance Justice Book

A Christmas in Last Stand brings unexpected gifts to two very different people…Detective Sean Highwater may be one of the famous Highwaters, but he has always felt a half-step off because of the way his agile mind works. While his sharp mind makes him an exceptional investigator, it’s also made it hard for him to connect with others—especially Elena de la Cova, the elegant widow he’s secretly admired for years.Elena de la Cova is from a respected and highly regarded founding family, brought up with rather stringent expectations, but right now she is trying to raise a son she doesn’t understand.If Last Stand had royalty, in Sean’s book it would be Elena. He’s willing to help her son as he had been helped, but being that close to Elena scares him to death. Elena is impressed both with the way Sean gets through to her son, and with his appreciation for her Christmas customs as much as his own.As Christmas lights twinkle across Last Stand, an undeniable spark ignites between them. But can Elena let go of her past, and can Sean believe he’s truly worthy of love?Perfect for fans of RaeAnne Thayne and Brenda Novak, A Lone Star Christmas is a heartwarming holiday romance filled with small-town charm, second chances, and the magic of the season.