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A Texas Ranger's Christmas
Life can get complicated for a single father working undercover. No one knows that better than Caige Dawson, currently posing as an employee of the Texas Forest Service. He's there to investigate a fellow forester with a missing husband, and to determine whether she's a suspect.
Five years ago, Blaire Farley's world imploded. But ever since she met Caige and his sweet, lovable eight-year-old son—the survivor of a tragic accident—she's ready to start reclaiming her life. And the first order of business is giving Josh the best Christmas any little boy ever had.
Blaire may be a person of interest, but Caige believes in her innocence. His code of honor prevents him from getting too close until he can come clean about his identity. But he needs Blaire's help to solve the case. He only hopes it will give her the closure she needs—and the future all three of them deserve.
Five years ago, Blaire Farley's world imploded. But ever since she met Caige and his sweet, lovable eight-year-old son—the survivor of a tragic accident—she's ready to start reclaiming her life. And the first order of business is giving Josh the best Christmas any little boy ever had.
Blaire may be a person of interest, but Caige believes in her innocence. His code of honor prevents him from getting too close until he can come clean about his identity. But he needs Blaire's help to solve the case. He only hopes it will give her the closure she needs—and the future all three of them deserve.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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Rebecca Winters
1,137 books206 followersaka Rebecca Brown Burton, Rebecca Burton
Rebecca Winters, born Rebecca Brown Burton, was the author of over 175 romance novels published with Harlequin, delighting readers worldwide for more than 35 years. Her stories, translated into many languages, have sold nearly thirty million copies. A French teacher turned novelist, she combined her love of language, family, and storytelling into a remarkable literary legacy.
Rebecca Winters, born Rebecca Brown Burton, was the author of over 175 romance novels published with Harlequin, delighting readers worldwide for more than 35 years. Her stories, translated into many languages, have sold nearly thirty million copies. A French teacher turned novelist, she combined her love of language, family, and storytelling into a remarkable literary legacy.
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October 8, 2011
Wonderful book. I really liked Caige and the way he put his all into solving the case of Blaire's missing husband. He felt bad about deceiving her at the beginning, but once he knew she was innocent, I liked the way he included her in the search. Blaire was pretty terrific too. She had come to terms with her husband's disappearance and had moved on with her life. She knew she was attracted to Caige right away, and they only got closer as the investigation went on. She also made an instant connection with Ciage's son Josh. I like seeing children in stories that are not the perfect little creatures that some show, and who behave like real children do -- and that includes having stories with children with disabilities.
January 10, 2014
Nice read, no sex, but lots of kisses, how refreshing! Nice to read a book where the father is the one who is honorable and stays with the now handicapped child.
Thanks for Writing!
Thanks for Writing!
July 19, 2015
There's a lot to like about this author and her books. Yes, they're genre-predictable, but there are several things that set it apart, too. Caige Dawson is a 21st-century Texas Ranger with a disabled son he loves deeply. The child's mother fell apart after the car accident that disabled the little boy, so she packed her things, remarried, and chose not to be part of the child's life, leaving the ranger with the job--a job he seems to do admirably.
Blaire Farley isn't a stranger to adversity. Five years before she meets Caige, her husband mysteriously disappears, leaving her the prime suspect for his death. When her parents call an FBI special agent to ask whether more can be done to clear their daughter, the bureau reaches into the ranks of the rangers to tap Caige's well-known ability to solve cold cases.
What's cool about this book is that he indeed goes under cover, but his growing interest in Blaire doesn't send either of them into the covers, a rare and refreshing change for a romance book. There's plenty of kiss-and-cuddle here, but nothing that would fry your fingers if you read this in braille. :-)
Granted it's a Christmas book, but it's a quick read that you can spin through in a couple of hours.
I liked the fact that the single dad quietly goes about his life raising his brain-injured son. It's also heartwarming to see how Blaire develops a relationship with the boy through music, which seems to unlock some part of the child. No, he doesn't get cured on Christmas Day with her singing about Santa, (which would have turned the book into a toss-across-the-room eye-rolling joke), but Winters is talented enough that she writes these scenes with Blaire and little Josh in such a way that you feel a sense of hope for his progress.
The bottom line is this little book stands up reasonably well no matter what time of year you read it. It bucks a lot of the tiresome trends so prevalent in the genre, and you're on to your next book in practically no time at all.
Blaire Farley isn't a stranger to adversity. Five years before she meets Caige, her husband mysteriously disappears, leaving her the prime suspect for his death. When her parents call an FBI special agent to ask whether more can be done to clear their daughter, the bureau reaches into the ranks of the rangers to tap Caige's well-known ability to solve cold cases.
What's cool about this book is that he indeed goes under cover, but his growing interest in Blaire doesn't send either of them into the covers, a rare and refreshing change for a romance book. There's plenty of kiss-and-cuddle here, but nothing that would fry your fingers if you read this in braille. :-)
Granted it's a Christmas book, but it's a quick read that you can spin through in a couple of hours.
I liked the fact that the single dad quietly goes about his life raising his brain-injured son. It's also heartwarming to see how Blaire develops a relationship with the boy through music, which seems to unlock some part of the child. No, he doesn't get cured on Christmas Day with her singing about Santa, (which would have turned the book into a toss-across-the-room eye-rolling joke), but Winters is talented enough that she writes these scenes with Blaire and little Josh in such a way that you feel a sense of hope for his progress.
The bottom line is this little book stands up reasonably well no matter what time of year you read it. It bucks a lot of the tiresome trends so prevalent in the genre, and you're on to your next book in practically no time at all.
February 7, 2016
*** 4.5 stars ***
Blaire Farley's husband, Nate, left work one day and never came home. Five years later, Texas Ranger Captain Caige Dawson is assigned the missing-persons case. He goes undercover working with Blaire. Almost immediately he becomes aware of two things, Blaire is innocent and Caige wants a more personal relationship with her.
This is the first time I've read anything by this author. The story grabbed me from the very beginning and the characters seemed so real. I really liked reading how Blaire dealt with Caige and his eight-year-old son, Josh, who three years earlier was struck by a car crossing the street and is now brain-injured.
I won't spoil the ending by going into too many more details.
Blaire Farley's husband, Nate, left work one day and never came home. Five years later, Texas Ranger Captain Caige Dawson is assigned the missing-persons case. He goes undercover working with Blaire. Almost immediately he becomes aware of two things, Blaire is innocent and Caige wants a more personal relationship with her.
This is the first time I've read anything by this author. The story grabbed me from the very beginning and the characters seemed so real. I really liked reading how Blaire dealt with Caige and his eight-year-old son, Josh, who three years earlier was struck by a car crossing the street and is now brain-injured.
I won't spoil the ending by going into too many more details.
September 11, 2013
Blaire has survived 5 years of scrutiny. Being accused of killing her husband when he up and disappeared into thin air. Now things are settling down. Until her parents go to the lead detective
on her case and ask him to look into it again. Blaire needs closure. Since he is no longer working
in Austin Tx, they engage Caige Dawson, Tx Ranger. His first duty is to find out if the wife is guilty or innocent. This book is very well written, with lots of twists and turns to it. The characters are real and lovable. The story is well thought out and the details are not withheld.
5 stars
on her case and ask him to look into it again. Blaire needs closure. Since he is no longer working
in Austin Tx, they engage Caige Dawson, Tx Ranger. His first duty is to find out if the wife is guilty or innocent. This book is very well written, with lots of twists and turns to it. The characters are real and lovable. The story is well thought out and the details are not withheld.
5 stars
December 27, 2014
A Texas Ranger's Christmas
Another hero "to die for" from this new favorite author of mine.Few men in real life are as great a daddy as Caige is in this heartwarming story.
Very likeable characters,and as a formerly avid gardener and an avid tree lover,I found all the info about the problems affecting the health of so many trees in Texas
really interesting.
Caige is hired to find out why Blaire's husband disappeared 5 years ago,and that is a very interesting mystery that leads to the pro-golf world in California.
January 9, 2012
First time reading a book from this author that I can remember. I loved it. The interaction between the Ranger & his special needs son just warms your heart. Yet, as a side note you realize he has a real job of figuring out a cold case of a missing husband. So he goes undercover working with the wife of the kissing husband. Yes, its a love story so you know what's too.g to happen but not all the twist
& turns. A must read.
& turns. A must read.
December 27, 2012
This story about making Christmas the best one ever involves an undercover Texas Ranger getting to know his 'subject' a little better than he should. But the Ranger stays the course keeping his identity unknown until he is sure of what he needs to do.
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December 30, 2012
I enjoyed the book. It was entertaining.
June 8, 2016
Loved it!!!!!!
April 10, 2017
A Texas Ranger's Christmas review
A Texas Ranger's Christmas is a sweet romantic suspense book written by author Rebecca Winters. Interesting characters with mysterious storyline.
A Texas Ranger's Christmas is a sweet romantic suspense book written by author Rebecca Winters. Interesting characters with mysterious storyline.
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