Bøger af Christina Butrum

This cowboy would never be accused of being full of cheer.But a little Christmas magic can change everything.Owen Carlson may have been deemed the Grinch of Pine Creek, but everyone in town knows that he'd bend over backwards to help them out of a bind. Between keeping the ranch in tip-top shape and playing handyman around town, he barely has time to wonder why all of his brothers have found love and not him...Barely. When he meets Savannah and her little girl, he feels a familiar tug on his heartstrings.Savannah Hart is determined to give her daughter a storybook Christmas. After a nasty divorce and a move, Noel deserves it more than anyone. When Savannah meets Owen, she's definitely interested. Owen says he wants to give Savannah and Noel their best Christmas ever. But letting the slightly grumpy repairman plan their Christmas festivities? That's a risk she's not willing to take.She certainly isn't ready to trust another man with her heart, let alone Noel's. Can the warmth of this holiday season turn the Grinch of Pine Creek into a cowboy full of Christmas cheer?

She came to the ranch to plan the wedding...She did not plan to fall in love with the best man.Andrea Martin is excited to celebrate her best friend Kate's wedding. She wants to be the perfect bridesmaid so her friend can have the perfect day. Why the groom's brother got so defensive about a few little repairs is beyond her.Devon Carlson grew up on Pine Creek Ranch and some barrel-racing diva isn't about to come in and tell him all the things that are wrong with it. He has better things to do than play Mr. Fix-it. Still, the more they fight--the more fun he has. And Devon is all about more fun.Devon and Andrea agree to put their differences aside and work together for the sake of the wedding. He even agrees to fix a few things around the ranch. But it isn't long before he's fixing to fall in love, despite his best efforts to keep things casual.

Megan's life was forever changed when Conner left for Colorado. Now he's back and nothing's the same.The trauma from fighting fires in Colorado has left Conner jaded, and coming home hasn't been easy. Megan knows he's troubled, but that doesn't stop her from falling for him. She wants nothing more than a life with her best friend, but first, she has to shove aside hurt feelings and forgive him.For Conner, failure isn't an option. To all who know him, he's just an immature smartass who thinks he knows it all...But to Megan, he's everything opposite his rough exterior.Chasing fires and falling in love...a challenge to keep everything safe, including their hearts.

Amelia Edwards was a normal twenty year old. She had the perfect life. She had loving parents, a good job, and what she had thought, a perfect relationship with Ryan Andrews. Until one day, after being in a relationship for five years, she showed up at Ryan's to tell him she was pregnant. Her perfect life shattered in an instant. After devastation and heartache, she finds control in her life. She leaves Linford and her past behind her. She takes a leap of faith and moves to Fairshore, eighty miles from her hometown. Is eighty miles far enough away from her past? Or will her past follow her? What she finds in Fairshore is more than she imagined. Expecting nothing more than a fresh start, she soon realizes everyone gets a second chance. There is only one question to answer: Is she prepared for her second chance with romance?

Her intuition tells her something isn't right about his intentions. Will he make the right choice to win her heart?Chelsea Abbott and her golden retriever, Ollie work at Gold Coast Stables, but it's more than a job. This place once saved her life, helping her cope with the loss of her mother. When someone threatens the existence of her sanctuary, she feels compelled to do something about it.Nick Matthews is a hardworking, single father with one goal-finding a buyer for Gold Coast Stables. A sale of this magnitude would establish a long future for his real estate company. More importantly, it would help secure a better life for himself and his young daughter Lily.When Lily insists Nick attend a school field trip, he agrees, unaware that his daughter wants him to meet Chelsea, aka the Horse Lady. Chelsea and Nick find themselves thrown together for the sake of the girl. Can they look past Chelsea's intuition and Nick's intentions to find what matters most?Choosing Chelsea is book twelve in the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Each book stands completely on its own, but you'll have more fun if you read them all together!

Her unexpected stay at Pine Creek is the miracle they both needed.Lacy Stephens was looking forward to Christmas at home and a break from the fast pace of the city... Until she lost her job and things got a lot more complicated. Looks like she'll be job hunting while sipping eggnog by the fire. First, she has to make the drive from Minneapolis to Montana without having a breakdown: mechanical or mental. The odds aren't great for either.William Carlson is more than ready for the harsh North Dakota winter to be over. Winter is expensive, and he just wants the family ranch to succeed-for all of them. There has to be more they could do... If he could just figure it out. It would help if his brothers would stop bringing home stranded motorists and fixing their cars for free. Although, the lovely Lacy seems to have quite the mind for business.Lacy is stuck at Pine Creek Ranch until her car is fixed. At least she can look for a job from anywhere, and this is definitely a change of pace from the city. Plus, William is as intense as he is interesting and the holidays at the ranch have a special kind of magic.

Will they find a second chance in the dust of the training arena?Kate Jacobsen is crushed when her beloved horse Cash dies. They'd won the barrel racing title together, and competing with another horse won't be the same. In fact, she'll need the best horse trainer around if she has any hope at all. The good news? The best horse trainer around works at Pine Creek Ranch. The bad news? He's her ex-fiance's brother.Beckett Carlson loves everything about working the family ranch. Which is good, because it's all he has after Kate called off their engagement and rode off into the sunset-or the arena, as it were. Now she's at Pine Creek Ranch, training a horse with his brother and all those old feelings are rising to the surface.Kate may be back at the ranch, but she isn't sticking around. They've been here before...But this time, Beckett wonders if he has a second chance to convince her to stay.

She is protecting her heart. He's protecting his ranch.Are they both just fooling themselves?Ashley Carlson never expected to be a single mother-or a widow-but losing her husband derailed everything. When her grandfather invites her to help him at his vet practice, it sounds like just the fresh start Ashley and her son need. If only her appointments at Dixon Ranch didn't involve the infuriating presence of Blake Dixon questioning her every move. As the oldest Dixon brother, Blake has always taken on the mantle of responsibility. The ranch was everything to his father, and Blake is determined to honor his legacy. He's not taking any risks... and the new vet? She's the definition of risk with her crazy ideas-not to mention the way she is proving to be a major distraction. As Blake and Ashley spend more time together, their differences couldn't be more evident. They've both got their walls up, but when the ranch is on the line, they are both on the same team. Putting aside their differences and their pasts, Ashley and Blake must decide if the risk of love is worth the reward.The Cowboy's Hope, book three in the Dixon Ranch series, is a clean and wholesome, small-town contemporary romance featuring a stubborn-but-kindhearted hero and a shy-but-determined heroine who cares about the ranch more than she ever realized. Happily ever after guaranteed. Download today and finish reading this heartfelt series.

After many obstacles and heartache, Amelia and Zach find hope. With their recent engagement and their anticipation of the arrival of their little one, they look forward to their bright and promise-filled future together - as a family. Amelia occupies her spare time by helping her mother and her best friend, Bailey, plan for her baby shower and the wedding. Even though Amelia and Zach cannot agree on a date, Amelia has her heart set on marrying the man of her dreams. Just when they believe their life is perfect and cannot get better than it is, they face yet another heartache. But with Zach's plan, there's a fair chance everything will be okay.

Amelia loves the life she has in Fairshore. She has a nice house, a best friend, and the man of her dreams. She's happier than she has ever been, and she couldn't ask for more. Her relationship with Zach is almost perfect, but even Fairshore can't protect them from the obstacles they have yet to face. Zach's past has arrived in Fairshore and has threatened to change their relationship forever. Amelia and Zach are determined now more than ever to stay together. Zach insists on facing their challenges one day at a time. They soon realize unexpected chances will decide the outcome of their relationship.

The last time she saw Jake was the day he broke her heart. She wasn't about to make the same mistake twice. Twenty-eight-year-old Leah Adams is content with her life. Living with her best friend in the big city and working as a receptionist at the doctor's office, she doesn't allow herself much time to think about falling in love and starting a family. Until the night her ten-year high school reunion not only brings her to Levy's, but face-to-face with Jake. Leah is faced with feelings she cannot ignore. She has to make a decision that is in her best interest - no matter who gets hurt. She'll have to decide if risking another heartbreak is worth it for all she's ever wanted.

Janelle Harper's dream of owning her own bakery is close enough to taste-pun intended.When her parents ask her to fill in at Harper's Cafe during their absence, Janelle is surprised to find a familiar face waiting for her.Colin Davis is the last person Janelle ever wanted to see again-but could a job doing what she loves be enough to keep her in Seattle? Or will her anger toward Colin drive her away for good?Janelle can follow any recipe...but in life, and in love, the recipe must come from the heart.

After losing her mother, Sadie finds she's also lost her love for baking.Trouble is, that's her job. Struggling to stay afloat and muddle through the days surrounded by painful memories, Sadie is surprised when she sees an old familiar face. Logan-the new town vet, her brother's best friend, and the guy she never thought she'd fall for. But as Sadie and Logan work together on a special project, that's exactly what happens. Can Logan help Sadie find her passion for baking again? And will Sadie show Logan there's heat to be found outside of the kitchen?

Jenna knew it was Ian Riley the second she saw him, but she refused to get her hopes up. He had left once before, and nothing would stop him from leaving again.Coming back to West Grove was the last thing Ian wanted to do. If it hadn't been for the rental property, the small town would've never seen him again.Two weeks and he'd be gone.Until he sees Jenna Avery and realizes there's more than a house needing repaired.The only problem - Two weeks may not be enough time to save her.

Just when Kate Dixon had given up on Valentines Day and love altogether, Jordan Hughes went and gave her a reason to keep believing. A small town girl, Kate dreams of finding herself a career as a teacher. That, like everything else in her life, comes with its own set of challenges. Trying desperately to balance her work with her newfound life, Kate finds herself at risk of losing more than just her dream job. Jordan Hughes has proven to Kate that love is worth fighting for once...Will she be able to open her eyes and her heart to let love in again?

An eight-second ride only feels like forever. True forever? That feels like home.Alyssa Morgan could have buckled when Hunter left for the rodeo, taking her heart with him. And she could have withered when her grandfather died and left her alone. Instead, she has made a beautiful life for herself in Pine Creek. Right next door to Hunter's family. Which was fine, since he was never coming back.Hunter Carlson isn't ready to say goodbye to the professional rodeo circuit. But when the doctor warns him that another concussion could leave him permanently injured-or worse-he is left with no choice but to head back to Pine Creek. Working on the family ranch isn't as exciting as a bucking bull, but it should pay the bills.Alyssa is speechless when Hunter comes back to town. Pine Creek isn't exactly bustling, and any of Alyssa's attempts to avoid Hunter are hopeless. She's on the ranch as much as he is and there's a big problem: She expected to hate him...Not for the feelings to come rushing back after all these years.

Their summer fling could last forever... or it could go up in flames.Mya Evans needs a fresh start. Losing her job in the city and moving back in with her parents was not in the plan. A summer job at Pine Creek Ranch is a perfect fit-as long as she can let go of her love of the city and settle for life in a small town...Which she isn't sure she wants to do.Adam Carlson lives and breathes Pine Creek Ranch. Actually, he'd walk the entire pasture to make his father proud-especially after his less-than-perfect teenage behavior. He won't let anything pull his focus away from his responsibility to his family.When Mya shows up on the ranch, she proves to be a distraction Adam can't resist. And he is exactly the small-town guy she said she'd never fall for.

Sometimes, you just have to follow your heart and allow the mountains in the distance to guide you home, where you belong... Rachel Elliot never dreamed of leaving the city for the small town life of Cedar Valley. That was until she met Adam Jacobsen, single father and volunteer fireman at the Cedar Valley Fire Department. Adam never imagined finding someone as down-to-earth and loving as Rachel. Having known both love and loss, along with raising a son on his own, he's more than ready to have the family he's always wanted. When things heat up in Cedar Valley, fate reveals they might just have everything they never realized they needed and so much more.