Get into the Christmas spirit with these two seasonal western romances, featuring happy ever after endings:
Home for Christmas: On his way home, rancher Mitch Ryder is surprised to see a young woman on her own at the side of the road. He offers her a lift in his truck, and after she introduces herself as Bonnie, invites her to stay at his place until she gets on her feet.
As the days go by, it becomes clear that the couple are attracted to each other, but Mitch is used to leading a solitary life and gives Bonnie no idea of his real feelings for her. However, when Randy, one of the patrons from the diner where she works, brings her home, it is clear that Mitch is jealous, and after a heated discussion, Bonnie ends up over his knee for a spanking. Things come to a head when Randy helps Bonnie put up a Christmas tree, and when Mitch arrives home, a huge row ensues which results in him taking his belt to her. Remorseful for what he done, Mitch opens his heart to her, declares his true feelings, and the couple end up making love.
As Christmas approaches, Bonnie learns that Mitch is estranged from his family and hasn't been home in years. However, following an unexpected visit from his mother, he agrees to go home to the family ranch for Christmas, taking Bonnie with him. Reconciled with his father, the couple are warmly welcomed by Mitch's family and when Christmas Day arrives, Mitch has a question for Bonnie...
Christmas Surprise: Having lost her first husband in a fierce snowstorm, Lily has been fortunate enough to find love again and has married his best friend, Luke. Lily, however, has a tendency to be sharp-tongued, and is often inclined to behave badly when she doesn't get all her own way. Although deeply in love, Luke isn't prepared to put up with her tantrums, and when she oversteps the mark she usually finds herself on the receiving end of a no-nonsense spanking.
As their first Christmas approaches, things don't go according to plan when, caught in the reins, Lily is dragged along the ground by their horse, and suffers cuts and abrasions. Later still, Luke is mauled by a stray cougar and unable to work for a week. But all turns out well in the end when Lily's estranged father arrives, bringing a new wife along with him. On Christmas morning, however, Lily has a big surprise for her husband...
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. Mitch Ryder picks up a girl thirteen years younger than himself on the road during a winter. She has left her home after her step-father's death and feeling uncomfortable with her step-brother there. Mitch offers to share his home with her. Bonnie can clean, cook and find a job in town while deciding what to do. Mitch is a gruff man, but they get along. Bonnie is attracted to him, but Mitch keeps his distance. Yet, when Bonnie accepts a ride home from a regular customer, Mitch's jealousy rises.
Bonnie learns of Mitch left his family's ranch at age 16, after his father strapped him and his sister for playing around in the barn. Mitch and his father have the same temperament. Bonnie has a calming effect on Mitch as their love grows. She also helps him heal his family relationships.
CHRISTMAS SURPRISE Lily marries Luke after the death of her husband Johnny in a snow storm. Lily is feisty and strong-willed, and Luke spanks her often. Both enjoy sparing with each other, but discipline is used when Luke is not obeyed.
A wonderful cast of characters as family and friends help the couple recover from injuries. Lily's father and new bride move to the area, and spend Christmas with them. Christmas brings many surprises.