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Snowed In at the Ranch & A Kiss on Crimson Ranch: A Holiday Romance Novel

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Snowed in at the Ranch by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne

After a night of champagne-fueled recklessness, Katie Crosby is secretly pregnant with the child of big-time businessman Peter Logan. And when their covert hookup becomes major tabloid fodder, Katie escapes to her family's remote Wyoming ranch, hoping the whole ordeal will blow over and Peter will never find her.

Unfortunately, Peter shows up at the ranch anyway, not accepting Katie's silence…and a blizzard snows them both in, forcing Peter to stay. Learning he'll be a father for the first time, Peter realizes this new family is more important to him than any business transaction, but he'll have to convince Katie his love is forever first.

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A Kiss on Crimson Ranch by USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Major

After a dead-end career in Hollywood, Sara Wellens plans to sell her half of the guest ranch she inherited in Crimson, Colorado. But when her property partner turns out to be handsome single dad Josh Travers, Sara is surprised at how quickly she bonds with the charming cowboy and his daughter.

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392 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 29, 2022

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RaeAnne Thayne

311 books3,854 followers
I'm not one of those people who knew from birth she was destined to become a writer. I always loved to read and throughout my childhood I could usually be found with a book in my hands. To the disgust of my friends, I even enjoyed creative writing assignments that made them all groan. But I had other dreams besides writing. I wanted to be an actress or a teacher or a lawyer.

Life took a different turn for me, though, when my mother made me take a journalism elective in high school (thanks, Mom!). I knew the first day that this was where I belonged.

After I graduated from college in journalism, I took a job at the local daily newspaper and I reveled in the challenge and the diversity of it. One day I could be interviewing the latest country music star, the next day I was writing about local motorcycle gangs or interviewing an award-winning scientist.

Through it all -- through the natural progression of my career from reporter to editor -- I wrote stories in my head. Not just any stories, either, but romances, the kind of books I have devoured since junior high school, with tales about real people going through the trials and tribulations of life until they find deep and lasting love.

I had no idea how to put these people on paper, but knew I had to try -- their stories were too compelling for me to ignore. I sold my first book in 1995 and now, more than 30 books later, I've come to love everything about writing, from the click of the computer keys under my fingers to the "that's-it!" feeling I get when a story is flowing.

I write full-time now (well, as full-time as I can manage juggling my kids!) amid the raw beauty of the northern Utah mountains.

Even though I might not have dreamed of being a writer when I was younger, now I simply can't imagine my life any other way.

I love to hear from readers. You can reach me at my email address, raeannethayne@gmail.com

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603 reviews3 followers
December 21, 2022
Two stories in one book. I think these were Harlequin style reprints as they were a bit raunchy which was not quite what I was expecting or wanting.
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874 reviews12 followers
July 23, 2025
Two great stories under one cover by two amazingly talented authors.

Snowed in at the Ranch by RaeAnne Thayne is a story of one hot, steamy night between Katie Crosby and Peter Logan. Although their families are bitter enemies, Katie has had a crush on Peter since she was a chubby, shy teenager and he asked her to dance just as she was being bullied by the popular girls. Now as adult, she has transformed her image and even her family barely recognizes her so when Peter asks her to dance at the Bachelor Auction Fundraiser, she lives her dream for one night but soon learns there are consequences to their unbridled passion. Peter has searched for his mystery woman for the past three months but when he learns that she is the daughter of his family's enemy, his emotions are all over the place and he goes to confront her at her family's isolated ranch where she is staying alone. When a snowstorm strands the two together, secrets are revealed and feelings grow but can they overcome the family turmoil to have a life together. Great story filled with raw emotions and wonderful characters who are made for each other.

A Kiss on Crimson Ranch by Michelle Major is a story of Sara Wellens, a former child star who is trying to resurrect her career as well as repay her best friend the money that another friend lost causing her to lose her studio. Upon learning that she has inherited something from her grandmother, she travels to Crimson, Colorado only to learn that it is a ranch that she has inherited but there is also a handsome single father and his teenage daughter occupying the property. Josh Travers is a former rodeo rider whose career ended when his leg was crushed during a ride but is now trying to create a new life partnering Sara's grandmother in a guest ranch. When Sara announces she plans to sell, Josh asks her to wait until the end of the tourist season so that he can get a loan and she reluctantly agrees. As the two spend time together, old issues as well as Sara's narcissistic mother threaten the growing feelings and relationship that is building between them. This is a wonderful story filled with a range of emotions and struggles to overcome the past that each character faces.
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1,482 reviews68 followers
December 11, 2025
Snowed In at the Ranch — RaeAnne Thayne

This novella kicks off with a classic Thayne setup: a moment of vulnerability, a spark that shouldn’t have happened, and consequences no one expected. Katie Crosby, overwhelmed by invasive tabloid attention and a pregnancy she hasn’t processed yet, retreats to her family ranch hoping the world — especially Peter Logan — will forget. But Peter’s no coward, and when he arrives at the ranch demanding answers… Mother Nature traps them together under several feet of Wyoming snow. ❄️

What unfolds is tender, emotional, and beautifully character-driven. Peter’s reaction to the pregnancy is genuinely heartfelt — he wants to step up, be present, and rebuild trust. Katie’s guardedness makes sense, shaped by fear, scrutiny, and the weight of her choices. Their forced proximity gives them space to communicate, confront the hurt, and rediscover what drew them together in the first place.

It’s warm, atmospheric, and deeply romantic, with Thayne’s signature blend of snowy setting, emotional honesty, and small-town comfort.

A Kiss on Crimson Ranch — Michelle Major

Sara Wellens arrives in Crimson hoping to cut ties with her past and start fresh — emotionally and financially. She’s ready to sell her half of a guest ranch she inherited… until she meets her co-owner: handsome, steady single dad Josh Travers. His daughter immediately steals the show (and the reader’s heart), and the dynamic between Josh and Sara unfolds with surprising tenderness.

This novella shines through its themes of reinvention and belonging. Sara’s Hollywood burnout adds depth, while Josh’s grounded, gentle way of loving slowly softens the walls around her heart. Their connection feels natural, earned, and incredibly sweet.

The ranch setting adds charm, humor, and a touch of holiday coziness. It’s an uplifting, satisfying romance that complements the first story beautifully.
1,703 reviews7 followers
March 25, 2023
Book one: Katie Crosby has a one night wonderfulness with family enemy Peter Logan, but he doesn't recognize her. No wonder. She used to be overweight, dowdy, with thick glasses and no self esteem. But at the charity auction where they met, her transformation has changed her. And Peter is smitten with this anonymous girl he only knows as Celeste. But the night has consequences, an a paparazzi's photo leads Peter into hunting Katie down. And now, they are stuck in a snowstorm at her family's cabin in Wyoming. Good story, and probably part of a series on Katie's family.

Book 2: Kiss on Crimson Ranch - Sara Wellens is in Crimson, Colorado, to get her inheritance, which turns out to be a ranch on the cusp of becoming a vacation destination. And her grandmother's partner, Josh Travers, isn't interested in selling at this point. But Sara, a once child actress, is looking for a safe place. Can this be it?
349 reviews11 followers
December 19, 2023
Relationship Complications

Both authors have written great stories. Both are Christmas romances with good characters & great conversations. “Snowed In At The Ranch” is about someone not using her real name& then a pregnancy shows up! “A Kiss on CrimsonRanch” is about a former TV star who inherits her grandmother’s ranch. She meets the owner of the rest of the property & works with him to give him time in order to raise money to buy the house that has always been part of the ranch until Sara’s grandma died. A relationship starts with Josh, the ranch owner; and add to that a teenage daughter of Josh’s who he barely know but is now living with him! Definitely both books are great!
1,450 reviews12 followers
December 29, 2023
Two books in one from great authors. Snowed in at the Ranch & A Kiss on Crimson Ranch. RaeAnne Thayne takes her readers to a snowed in ranch with people who have secrets. One of the secrets is an unplanned pregnancy, how it is announced and the forever life they want. Michelle Major, author of the second great story, is filled with angst over a failed career as an actress, an inheritance that gets everyone's attention and a young girl who bonds with the actress in a mother/daughter way. Both books are great and made my reading over the holidays filled with smiles, laughs and a few tears. Thanks for a Merry Christmas.
148 reviews1 follower
January 12, 2023
Always love RaeAnne's books.

RaeAnne Thayne is the reason I bought the book. She is always a "must read" for me, and this book was no excellent, as expected. I love her voice.

For the second book, I'm glad I kept reading even though I disliked the characters at the beginning of Michelle's book so much I almost closed the book to look for another one. Fortunately, it got better, and I couldn't stop reading, wanting to know what happened next with each of the many relationships the main character had--lover, mother, lover's daughter. It was intriguing.
1,133 reviews
May 23, 2023
RaeAnne Thayne is one of my favorite authors. She handles the relationship between Katie Crosby and Peter Logan perfectly. Their families are at war with each other but the chemistry between them is beyond incendiary. Great book.

Michelle Major is becoming one of my favorite authors. Sara Wells and Josh Travers have more emotional baggage than most people. Neither had a great childhood with Sara being a child star now a has been while Josh was a champion bull rider until an accident cost him his career.

A great story from her.
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733 reviews12 followers
January 10, 2025
𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.

𝑾𝒐𝒘. 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒏𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒋𝒐𝒔𝒉 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒉𝒔 𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒎𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒋𝒆𝒓𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒊 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔!! 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒖𝒚𝒔!! 😍😍😍🫶🫶🫶
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3 reviews
April 16, 2023
The narrative definitely keeps you turning pages, especially with book one. Sheila is such a terrible mom, but it was wonderful to see how much Peter grows throughout the story to confront her and speak his truth about how he truly felt. It was uplifting to see how things workout for Katie in the end.
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696 reviews
December 18, 2023
This review is for Snowed In at the Ranch

This review is for Snowed In at the Ranch. I started A Kiss on Crimson Ranch but couldn't get into it. I'd just finished one book with a malicious mother, so I didn’t want to read about another. I have several books of RT, and enjoyed them. I liked this one, too. Good enemies to lovers read.
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90 reviews
December 22, 2022
As always, love Raeanne Thayne. Bothered by the idea that a woman wouldn’t share that she’s pregnant with the father.

I did not feel the second story (different author) meshed well so I didn’t finish it.
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February 7, 2023
My type of romance! Snowed in at your families ranch when the father of your unborn child shows up angrier than a bull. RaeAnne did a great job writing this romance. I cannot wait to read more of her books.
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39 reviews
May 2, 2023
There are two stories in this book. I agree, kind of like a Harlequin romance, but still enjoyed main characters interactions and I heard RatAnn was a good author! Ire ommend this book!
I am almost done second book, A Kiss at Crimson Ranch and it’s another great Harlequin story.
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October 31, 2024
I have read a couple of RaeAnne Thaynes’ books and loved them. I saw this and thought it was a good bonus to have two books in one. Both stories were raunchy which was not what I got from RaeAnne’s other books books. Both stories themselves were good just not what I was expecting.
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203 reviews2 followers
March 12, 2023
I have read many books by RaeAnne Thayne and enjoyed them...
this one Not so much...as one reviewer said it was too raunchy for her...
I felt the same way.
258 reviews3 followers
December 6, 2023
Cute two stories. I always need my light reading around Christmas.
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January 19, 2024
A fun romance that doesn’t bring anything but enjoyment into your cold winter days. Easy to read and visualize.
82 reviews
February 18, 2024
Great read

Great characters! Super stories. Loved both of these stories. Hard to put them down once you start reading. The characters are well developed in believable stories
138 reviews
March 9, 2024
Great read

Would recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read 📚. RaeAnne Thayne is an outstanding author. 👏 ❤️
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171 reviews1 follower
May 25, 2024
Loved Snowed in at the Ranch. Didn't like a Kiss on Crimson Ranch.
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December 15, 2024
Again, not one of my favorites by this author. Maybe I don’t like her Christmas books as much? This was fine. Quick read and I liked the characters but not a lot happened.
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December 16, 2024
Good story

Interesting characters and the story kept you involved from the beginning. The ending was excellent with the good characters winning. Happy.
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October 29, 2025
This book consists of two short novels. The first by RaeAnne Tayne was very good; the second, A Kiss on Crimson Ranch by Michelle Major was not as well written and was at times difficult to follow.
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December 16, 2023
I only read "Snowed In at the Ranch" by RaeAnne Thayne so it's 3 stars for that title.

I am having real difficulty finding holiday romances I enjoy this year. I'm assuming this is because of my mood, but they all seem to be trying too hard. Though this is a reprint from long ago so it's not trying to be anything but sweet and short.
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