Gabriella Torres loves returning to her hometown of San Antonio for the holidays–the decorations, the magic and her large family. As icing on the cake, she will serve as midwife for one of her cousins. Her Christmas visit also provides a temporary distraction from a looming obligation. Luke Davenport has traveled half-way around the world to accept the role as town doctor in San Antonio. But … Antonio. But when he arrives to complete domestic chaos, the sheriff offers his hospitality, Luke, who’s grown up alone on the rough streets of London, can’t turn down the offer and enjoys the glimpse of a large and friendly family. While he’s embraced by all, Luke tries to keep his distance. His past remains a threat and the alluring Gabby Torres makes him dream of a brighter but impossible future.
When Gabby learns that Luke has never truly experienced Christmas, she sets out on a mission…to make this Christmas the best that Luke could ever have. As they spend intimate moments together, Luke begins to lose his heart to the woman who is showing him what life as part of a family could be like and Gabby finds it challenging to deny her attraction to the handsome, skilled, and kind doctor.
When the ghosts of their pasts rise up to haunt them, will Christmas magic and love be strong enough to guarantee the happiness they’ve always dreamed of?
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Different twist on the mail order bride theme
Okay
Predictable.
Good story line with decent writing. Could have been deeper but it was a nice read.
What a fun quick interesting read. I love books like this that also inform about how traditions were made in the early days of our country, Gabby is a healer, Luke is a doctor with a famous past from his home in London. When the two meet, the sparks fly in the worst way possible… and slowly become parks of admiration, friendship, and maybe even love.
Strong female lead but predictable
A little too steamy for me.
Just a good overall read.
fun read
Very interesting and likable story.