The Peppermint Tree: A Contemporary Western Romance

A Cowboy Christmas Novella**A second-chance romance ...**In high school, she had been quiet and wickedly smart, both a determined tomboy and a girly-girl, a combination that was uniquely Skye. She had always caught his eye but for his own self-preservation, he'd stayed away from her, even when she'd made a play for him.Skye Mallory has always aspired to leave her family's ranch, and she takes pride in having achieved her dream of becoming a lawyer. But when an unexpected inheritance draws her home for the Christmas holidays, she's surprised by a longing to set down roots in the wide-open meadows and woodlands of southwestern Colorado. Only one thing stands in her way-a cowboy who broke her heart nine years ago. In high school, Joe Carrigan admired Skye for her spirit and intellect, but he knew she was destined for a life beyond ranching. Turning down her romantic overture was the best course of action for them both. But now, he's returned to their hometown, and it's inevitable he'll come face-to-face with his one regret in life-Skye Mallory. This time, however, he won't be so chivalrous. This novella was previously published in the anthology A CHRISTMAS COWBOY TO KEEP. *****
Kristy McCaffrey writes historical western and contemporary romances from her home in the Arizona desert. THE PEPPERMINT TREE is a standalone novella with a HEA set in Durango, Colorado. It features a second-chance romance, the Christmas holidays, '70's music, and medium spice.