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Snowbound in Sawyer Creek #3
The Rancher's Unexpected Gift
Delaney. "You got a last name to go with that?" he asked.
She gave him a cool stare. "Not one that I'd care for you to know."
Fired on Christmas Eve.
Single mom Delaney Anderson might've lost her job as maid for the huge Double Cross Ranch, but she still has her dignity. Until she has to return to the ranch to find her lost wedding ring. No big deal. With the well-attended Christmas Ball happening, no one will notice her.
A bombshell in a little black dress.
Rancher Cash Trudeau notices Delaney the moment she walks onto the ballroom floor. He can't deny the instant attraction that sizzles between them - or that she's giving him hot and cold signals.
Cash has no idea who she is - or that he fired her. Can Delaney help it if she has a taste for revenge...?
Three couples. One unforgettable Christmas. The Snowbound in Sawyer Creek series includes these books:
*Soldier Under the Mistletoe
*The Nanny’s Christmas Wish
*The Rancher’s Unexpected Gift
She gave him a cool stare. "Not one that I'd care for you to know."
Fired on Christmas Eve.
Single mom Delaney Anderson might've lost her job as maid for the huge Double Cross Ranch, but she still has her dignity. Until she has to return to the ranch to find her lost wedding ring. No big deal. With the well-attended Christmas Ball happening, no one will notice her.
A bombshell in a little black dress.
Rancher Cash Trudeau notices Delaney the moment she walks onto the ballroom floor. He can't deny the instant attraction that sizzles between them - or that she's giving him hot and cold signals.
Cash has no idea who she is - or that he fired her. Can Delaney help it if she has a taste for revenge...?
Three couples. One unforgettable Christmas. The Snowbound in Sawyer Creek series includes these books:
*Soldier Under the Mistletoe
*The Nanny’s Christmas Wish
*The Rancher’s Unexpected Gift
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 31, 2018
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About the author
Lacy Williams
193 books1,296 followersLacy Williams wishes her writing career was more like what you see on Hallmark movies: dreamy brainstorming from a French chateau or a few minutes at the computer in a million-dollar New York City penthouse. In reality, she’s up before the sun, putting words on the page before her kids wake up for the day. Those early-morning and late-night writing sessions add up, and Lacy has published fifty books in almost a decade, first with a big five publisher and then as an indie author. When she needs to refill the well, you can find Lacy birdwatching, gardening, biking with the kiddos, or walking the dog. Find tons of bonus scenes and reader extras by becoming a VIP reader at www.lacywilliams.net/vip .
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July 11, 2018
Delaney the widowed maid and Cash the guy who 'fires' her on the day of Christmas Eve...? Really? Who does that?
But maybe it wasn't that cut and dried...
Cash is having a bad day and Delaney is feeling rushed to get away to prepare the house for Christmas for her and her son. But after Cash gets mad at her for an accident, she finds she has lost her wedding ring somewhere in the house. So she dresses up and crashes their family Christmas Eve party to try and find it. Not only does Cash not recognize her but he is totally attracted to her, his mystery lady.
I wanted to like this quick little Christmas romance, and Cash does totally redeem himself...
But what started out great became very rushed til a decidedly HFN ending.
Then there is a promised epilogue given separately, but only if you join the author's email list.
Really???
I am getting pretty sick and tired of these shenanigans from authors/publishers whoever.
But maybe it wasn't that cut and dried...
Cash is having a bad day and Delaney is feeling rushed to get away to prepare the house for Christmas for her and her son. But after Cash gets mad at her for an accident, she finds she has lost her wedding ring somewhere in the house. So she dresses up and crashes their family Christmas Eve party to try and find it. Not only does Cash not recognize her but he is totally attracted to her, his mystery lady.
I wanted to like this quick little Christmas romance, and Cash does totally redeem himself...
But what started out great became very rushed til a decidedly HFN ending.
Then there is a promised epilogue given separately, but only if you join the author's email list.
Really???
I am getting pretty sick and tired of these shenanigans from authors/publishers whoever.
January 31, 2018
The Rancher’s Unexpected Gift is book 3 in Snowbound in Sawyer Creek series. Delaney Anderson just wanted to get into the Annual Cattleman’s Christmas Ball, find her lost wedding ring and get out before anyone recognizes her. Because she was fired from her job as the maid earlier that day. Cash Trudeau owns the Double Cross Ranch with his sister where the Cattleman's Christmas ball is being held. He sees this beautiful blond bombshell (Delaney) walk into the ballroom. And he immediately decides he needs to meet her. He has an instant attraction to her but is getting mixed signals from her. This story is filled with relational tension, compassion, and relational trust. Delaney makes an appearance in the second book of this series. That same scene is in this book but from Delaney’s perspective verses Amber’s. I love when a writer has the same scene and some of the same characters cross over into the other books of the series. This series is about three couples during one unforgettable Christmas. In highly recommend this novella as well as the whole series. I have truly enjoyed all three books!
December 19, 2024
I borrowed The Rancher's Unexpected Gift, by Lacy Williams, author from the Kindle Unlimited Lending Program.
Rich rancher and the maid find romance with an abrupt ending that left the story up in the air. She has a son with cancer and it ends without revealing his outcomes to chemo treatment. They agree to try to make a relationship work between the rich rancher and beautiful maid working over sixty hours a week to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads for her and her son, plus all the medical bills for his treatment.
Rich rancher and the maid find romance with an abrupt ending that left the story up in the air. She has a son with cancer and it ends without revealing his outcomes to chemo treatment. They agree to try to make a relationship work between the rich rancher and beautiful maid working over sixty hours a week to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads for her and her son, plus all the medical bills for his treatment.
February 11, 2018
I loved the first two books in this series so I had a feeling this one would be just as good and it was! I really enjoyed having more perspective from a guy's point of view when it came to his falling in love almost from the first moment he met Delaney at the Cattlemen's Ball. Cash didn't recognize Delaney when he saw her at the Cattlemen's Ball because he had fired her earlier that day when she was cleaning his office and he got angry. You'll have to find out how it all went down!
I simply fell in love with Delaney's son! He was so precious! Everything Delaney does is for her son and she doesn't feel equal to Cash because she cleans houses for a living and Cash is quite wealthy. She doesn't want her son to get hurt by starting a relationship that will effect her son, only for it to end and then have her son be more hurt. Plus, he has a health issue that is very important to deal with. Cash is so wonderful with him!!! I just loved the way this whole story went and the interaction between all 3 characters.
I simply fell in love with Delaney's son! He was so precious! Everything Delaney does is for her son and she doesn't feel equal to Cash because she cleans houses for a living and Cash is quite wealthy. She doesn't want her son to get hurt by starting a relationship that will effect her son, only for it to end and then have her son be more hurt. Plus, he has a health issue that is very important to deal with. Cash is so wonderful with him!!! I just loved the way this whole story went and the interaction between all 3 characters.
April 30, 2020
**3
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella The Rancher's Unexpected Gift: Snowbound in Sawyer Creek: Delaney and Cash by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
A fast paced Christmas Eve and Christmas Day attraction at first sight start of a romance covering the same time frame as book 2 and starting at the Double Cross ranch with an awkward first meeting the afternoon prior to the Ball. Struggling single mother and house cleaner Delaney Anderson is overwhelmed with the loss of her job, her son's unpaid medical bills, the loss of her wedding ring and another Christmas without her husband Johan when an attack at the Trudeau's Christmas Ball spurs a protective instinct in Cash and the hope of both a Christmas miracle and love for both Delaney and Cash Trudeau.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella The Rancher's Unexpected Gift: Snowbound in Sawyer Creek: Delaney and Cash by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
A fast paced Christmas Eve and Christmas Day attraction at first sight start of a romance covering the same time frame as book 2 and starting at the Double Cross ranch with an awkward first meeting the afternoon prior to the Ball. Struggling single mother and house cleaner Delaney Anderson is overwhelmed with the loss of her job, her son's unpaid medical bills, the loss of her wedding ring and another Christmas without her husband Johan when an attack at the Trudeau's Christmas Ball spurs a protective instinct in Cash and the hope of both a Christmas miracle and love for both Delaney and Cash Trudeau.
February 19, 2018
Just the sweetest romance from Christmas miracles to sometimes good things do come true for hard working stiffs, hallelujah!
Delaney want a sweet woman you will just fall in love with her putting everyone feelings ahead of her own. She is precious. Jace was heartbroken and going through the motions when he stumbles onto an angel. Things go topsey turvy n he has some damage control but in the end his groveling makes it all worth it. Looking for a feel good modern day fairytale. Fairytale captures heart like Cinderella then this book is for you. Clean romance only steamy kissing. Violence 0, sex1
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Delaney want a sweet woman you will just fall in love with her putting everyone feelings ahead of her own. She is precious. Jace was heartbroken and going through the motions when he stumbles onto an angel. Things go topsey turvy n he has some damage control but in the end his groveling makes it all worth it. Looking for a feel good modern day fairytale. Fairytale captures heart like Cinderella then this book is for you. Clean romance only steamy kissing. Violence 0, sex1
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January 3, 2026
Delaney is a widow with a 10 yr old son with leukemia. She works cleaning houses. She was cleaning the office at the Double D ranch when Cash came in. He was stressed and fussed at her about knocking papers off his desk. She comes back for the Christmas Eve ball to find her wedding ring that she lost. Cash is taken with her and doesn't recognize her from earlier. He realizes that he's been a jerk. He finds her ring and comes to her house on Christmas morning. Evan invites him in and he spends the day with them. He knows that it's love at first sight. He just has to talk Delaney into it. So sweet.
March 29, 2018
Sweet series
I have got hooked on this series. Cash grew up with money and loving family when his parents are killed in accident he has hard time coping until he meets Delaney who grew up poor with one parent. She loses her Mother and then her husband and then her son is diagnosed with cancer she works hard as housekeeper and loses her wedding ring at Cash's ranch that is what brings them together. Can't wait to see what happens to them.
I have got hooked on this series. Cash grew up with money and loving family when his parents are killed in accident he has hard time coping until he meets Delaney who grew up poor with one parent. She loses her Mother and then her husband and then her son is diagnosed with cancer she works hard as housekeeper and loses her wedding ring at Cash's ranch that is what brings them together. Can't wait to see what happens to them.
February 6, 2018
Cash and Delaney. Can love come from a rather awkward first meeting and a hostile second one? I have so enjoyed this series and the covers are WOW. Sparks fly and Cash is not giving up no matter how Delaney acts. Really liked how all three books crossover without repeating itself. This author makes me feel!!!
July 13, 2018
A sweet Christmas read
Delaney is a single mom and her son, Evan is going through chemo. She is fired by Cash Trudeau on Christmas Eve. She leaves her wedding ring behind and goes back to get it. Grab your copy and see what happens when Cash really sees Delaney for the first time.
Delaney is a single mom and her son, Evan is going through chemo. She is fired by Cash Trudeau on Christmas Eve. She leaves her wedding ring behind and goes back to get it. Grab your copy and see what happens when Cash really sees Delaney for the first time.
March 6, 2018
Good short story
A discouraged mom with a sick kid encounters a ranch owner. A good, clean story with some amusing moments.
This is one of 3 stories interrelated, yet Can be read independently.
A discouraged mom with a sick kid encounters a ranch owner. A good, clean story with some amusing moments.
This is one of 3 stories interrelated, yet Can be read independently.
July 26, 2018
Sweet!!!
This was a very sweet a story. I love Christmas and I love the snow and I love the fact that Jesus is the reason for the fact that we celebrate Christmas. I would have enjoyed it more if it had been more indepth.
This was a very sweet a story. I love Christmas and I love the snow and I love the fact that Jesus is the reason for the fact that we celebrate Christmas. I would have enjoyed it more if it had been more indepth.
June 13, 2021
Warning: Cliffhanger!
This story was going good then all the sudden, boom! It’s over! If you want find out what happened, you have to give out your email address and sign up for a news letter! I was enjoying this series but I’m done. I’m moving on.
This story was going good then all the sudden, boom! It’s over! If you want find out what happened, you have to give out your email address and sign up for a news letter! I was enjoying this series but I’m done. I’m moving on.
July 18, 2021
The Rancher's Unexpected Gift: Sawyer Creek (Ho...
I really enjoyed this book a whole bunch. The story line was precious and the characters were outstanding. I would definitely read it again. I would recommend this book to anyone to read.
I really enjoyed this book a whole bunch. The story line was precious and the characters were outstanding. I would definitely read it again. I would recommend this book to anyone to read.
November 8, 2021
The Rancher’s Unexpected Gift
I enjoyed the story of Delaney and Cash for the most part. The end was too abrupt and almost seemed unfinished. It seemed like there was something missing.
I enjoyed the story of Delaney and Cash for the most part. The end was too abrupt and almost seemed unfinished. It seemed like there was something missing.
February 3, 2018
3.5 stars
February 15, 2018
loved the series
June 11, 2018
Fun
E enjoyed this book wish I could have a vacation on the boat. Glad everyone was treated like family. Not done often. Shower now family business is fun on even keel
E enjoyed this book wish I could have a vacation on the boat. Glad everyone was treated like family. Not done often. Shower now family business is fun on even keel
June 22, 2018
Clean, enjoyable story. Not my favorite in the series, There is a stronger world-building in Soldier Under the Mistletoe, but still a good story. I borrowed this book from my local library.
September 30, 2018
Great book
Kept my attention all the way through. The characters were easy to relate to. Very heart warming to the very end.
Kept my attention all the way through. The characters were easy to relate to. Very heart warming to the very end.
January 3, 2019
Fabulous story
This is the most fantastic story. Delaney and Cash's lifestyles are so different. Read this book to see how they work through everything.
This is the most fantastic story. Delaney and Cash's lifestyles are so different. Read this book to see how they work through everything.
June 14, 2020
Sweet
The crux of the story is the instant chemistry. And the male character’s willingness to be completely open and vulnerable.
The crux of the story is the instant chemistry. And the male character’s willingness to be completely open and vulnerable.
November 5, 2020
The Rancher's Unexpected Gift
She's a maid, he fired her today. Now she is crashing his formal party, and he wants to get to know her? Good clean romance.
She's a maid, he fired her today. Now she is crashing his formal party, and he wants to get to know her? Good clean romance.
May 31, 2021
Wow
Why can't I find a guy like Cash? I mean he meets Delaney one night and the next day he's in love. Nothing wrong with that, I just want it. Okay the book is fantastic.
Why can't I find a guy like Cash? I mean he meets Delaney one night and the next day he's in love. Nothing wrong with that, I just want it. Okay the book is fantastic.
February 15, 2024
The story doesn't feel finished
Disappointed that if I want more I have to go to some website. Great beginning of a story, interesting theory. I like the characters.
Disappointed that if I want more I have to go to some website. Great beginning of a story, interesting theory. I like the characters.
November 15, 2024
Good story
I enjoyed this story but felt like it was too abruptly ended. I get the author wants to buy her next book but it left me feeling cheated.
I enjoyed this story but felt like it was too abruptly ended. I get the author wants to buy her next book but it left me feeling cheated.
December 7, 2025
Cute Christmas story
Cute Christmas lovestory. But it leaves you up in the air. You have to read the following book to find out how it ends.
Cute Christmas lovestory. But it leaves you up in the air. You have to read the following book to find out how it ends.
February 20, 2018
4.5 Stars!!!
What a fun story about Delaney. I didn’t expect that approach from the small introduction to her character in book 2. This is a super fun series.
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and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive
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What a fun story about Delaney. I didn’t expect that approach from the small introduction to her character in book 2. This is a super fun series.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists,
and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive
reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this
in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
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February 25, 2018This is a very good book! I couldn't wait to finish!!!!!!!!!!!! But now I am trying to find the next book Christmas Ever After!
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