"Three lighthearted holiday novellas"

Four Texas Babies by Tina Leonard. Sam is stunned to learn his parents plan to sell the Montana family ranch to people that they dislike, the Bartholomews; if he or his brother Phin take over the spread they will stop the sale. In Junction City, Texas, Sam asks his hair stylist Lily on a date, not realizing she is a Bartholomew. They cut a marriage of convenience deal, but as she becomes pregnant with quadruplets, he wants her and their children with him permanently; that would make Christmas forever perfect to Sam.

A Texan under the Mistletoe by Leah Vale. Jackson informs the residents of Hooper Creek that he is canceling the annual Christmas festival. Everyone is stunned especially Lori who has just returned home from New Mexico to help her grandpa who rejects her assistance. Lori wonders how to convince Jackson, her high school sweetheart she left behind who she assumes hates her, to host the gala when his reasons are safety.

Merry Texmas by Linda Warren. Yesterday Chloe turned twelve and her divorced parents both missed her birthday. Assistant US Attorney Mariel and US Marshal Grayson work stressful jobs that take up much of their time, but Chloe wants a drop of attention; none has occurred since the divorce. The preadolescent knows her parents love her and she them, but also believes they love one another. Chloe plans a special Christmas with an enchanting tree to bring her family back together.

CHRISTMAS, TEXAS STYLE contains three lighthearted holiday novellas starring likable characters whose relationships need Yuletide healing.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted October 25, 2005

Summary

Four Texas Babies by Tina Leonard
To save his parents' ranch from falling into the wrong hands, Sam Johnston must marry. A quickie wedding to Lily Bartholomew brings more than he bargained for—including some shocking news about his new in-laws. But the biggest shock of all is that the baby on the way is actually four babies, set to arrive just in time for Christmas!

A Texan Under the Mistletoe by Leah Vale
Lori Beth Whittaker comes home looking for tradition—and discovers that for the first time ever, the Hooper Creek Christmas festival has been cancelled. She's determined the festival will go on, but one man stands in her way—Jackson Hooper, her former high school sweetheart and the man she left behind!

Merry Texmas by Linda Warren
Mariel Todd-Crandall and Grayson Crandall love their daughter, but since their divorce, it's hard to find time to spend with Chloe. But Chloe's sick of being ignored, and she knows her parents still love each other. So this Christmas she has a special plan, including a very special tree, that's going to make Mom and Dad see that Christmas—and every day—should be spent as a family.