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    Joy of the Season: Wildwood Falls, #1
    Joy of the Season: Wildwood Falls, #1
    Joy of the Season: Wildwood Falls, #1
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    Joy of the Season: Wildwood Falls, #1

    By Heather Scarlett

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    If this Grinch in a cowboy hat thinks he can steal Joy's Christmas spirit, he's got another thing coming.
    No one believes in the magic of Christmas more than Joy Williams. She owns a Christmas-themed store in Wildwood Falls, Montana, and loves nothing more than sharing the happiness of the holidays with her customers. But then a sexy cowboy saunters into town, with his fancy boots, shiny belt buckle, and lazy smile—and an eviction notice. Turns out, he's her new landlord, and his plans for the building don't include her shop.
    Luke Hudson is a down-on-his-luck ex-rodeo star. After a devastating injury caused him to miss out on the rodeo circuit for a full season, he needs an infusion of cash—fast. When he unexpectedly inherits an historic building, the solution is clear. Evict the tenants and sell the building. But after meeting the charming owner of the Christmas shop, that's easier said than done.
    It'll take more than Christmas magic to save Joy's store and teach Luke the importance of community. They'll both have to lay their hearts on the line.
     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHeather Scarlett
    Release dateJun 30, 2021
    ISBN9798201506612
    Joy of the Season: Wildwood Falls, #1
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    Heather Scarlett

    Heather Scarlett lives in Southern California, though her heart is in Montana where she lived for six wonderful years. She loves big sky, wide open spaces, and cowboys. Heather writes small town romance that feels like home and is equal parts sweet and emotionally satisfying. Her heroines are strong and sassy and her heroes are rugged and capable. Heather's stories are family focused and relationship driven.

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      Book preview

      Joy of the Season - Heather Scarlett

      CHAPTER 1

      Joy Williams stepped out onto Main Street, holding her peppermint mocha, and reveling in the holiday decorations. Two years of living in Wildwood Falls, Montana, had not dampened her holiday spirit one bit. She loved the over the top decorations that lined the wide downtown street the moment midnight struck on Thanksgiving. This town was made for holidays.

      She smiled at familiar faces as she made her way to her store. Glancing across the street, she was pleased to note that the large Christmas tree in the center of town was being decorated. One of her favorite events was the annual tree lighting on Christmas Eve.

      The crisp morning air bit her cheeks as she fumbled with her key in the lock to her store, Tinsel & Co. Damn gloves. No amount of years living in winter climate would make her more graceful while wearing winter gloves. She didn’t care, though. Moving to Montana was a dream come true. There may be a few times in the dark winter days of January when she wondered why she had given up Florida for a snowy climate, but today was not one of those days.

      Today was the official start of the holiday season. Black Friday. She had long days ahead of her these next few weeks in the shop. She couldn’t wait. The look of wonder in her customer’s eyes as they entered her shop and took in all the holiday decorations was magical. Wildwood Falls attracted a good amount of tourists in the winter thanks to the nearby ski mountain. And all of them stopped at her store, located in the most historic building in town. Whether to buy a souvenir or bring their children for cookies and cocoa story time, they came by the droves. The holidays were her thing.

      She stowed her coat and purse in the back room, flicking the switch that played holiday music, filling the store with familiar classics. Surveying her store from this vantage point, Joy took a deep breath and smiled. She couldn’t imagine life being any more perfect than this moment.

      She stood near the large window, sipping her mocha, watching people walk to and from various shops. She had learned to take breaks when they came, as they were few and far between this time of year.

      A tall cowboy striding purposely down the other side of the street caught her attention. He stopped nearly opposite her store. He was striking. Tall, lean. Dangerous. His cowboy hat was pulled low so she couldn’t see his face. His whole demeanor screamed trouble. From his tight wranglers to his fitted jacket. He looked like a man of action. Who was he?

      He looked across the street, seeming to sense her appraisal, meeting her eyes through the picture window. She jumped at the contact, nearly dropping her drink. Finding her composure, she quickly backed out of view and set her coffee on the counter.

      Risking a glance back, she saw he was headed her way. Butterflies danced in her stomach. What did a handsome cowboy want with her Christmas shop?

      She busied herself arranging merchandise near the register, pretending that she was totally fine with this new development. It wasn’t that she didn’t have the occasional cowboy in her shop, but not usually early in the day. Ranch work was an early business.

      The chime above the door rang, announcing his arrival. Joy pushed down her nerves and turned with a sunny smile.

      Merry Christmas! It was her standard greeting this time of year.

      The cowboy regarded her for a long moment before offering a reply.

      Morning. The words sounded scraped over hot coals. He didn’t qualify with good morning, simply morning. An observation on the state of things. Not a

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