HOLDING OUT for CHRISTMAS by Janet Dailey – SPOTLIGHT & Giveaway – CLOSED

Welcome to the Christmas Tree Ranch and the third part of Janet Dailey’s Christmas Tree series: HOLDING OUT for CHRISTMAS (ZebraContemporary). FYI: You can read this as a stand alone, like I did. It’s the perfect book for you to welcome in the holiday season.
 
She’s all he wants for Christmas.  Maybe even forever…
 
Conner Branch is a hunk all readers will fall for. He’s delicious. He hasn’t stopping thinking about the sultry singer, Lacy Leatherwood he spotted on stage during last year’s Cowboy Christmas ball in Branding Iron, Texas. So imagine his surprise when he discovers the petite and sweet woman he rescued out of a snow ditch, whose coming home for the holidays to Branding Iron is the very same woman. Talk about coincidences. And once he’s up close and personal with the mesmerizing Megan, he’s determined to keep her by his side for good…
 
If only Conner Branch were simply the star struck cowboy she once believed him to be, Megan wouldn’t have to worry about losing everything to the rugged—and wildly romantic—rancher. With Christmas in the air, it’s a little too easy to imagine spending the holidays, not to mention her whole life, wrapped in Conner’s big loving arms.  But this country songstress has hopes for a big career back in Nashville. And no little holiday romance will ever get in the way of that. So what’s a woman to do when she finds herself facing down a love as big and bold as Texas itself?

This is a wonderful novel to read to get into the holiday spirit. I loved all the characters, especially Megan’s brother, Daniel who has Down’s Syndrome. We all can learn from his positive and cheerful outlook on life. Grab some hot chocolate and settle in a comfy chair. I also think the cover for HOLDING OUT for CHRISTMAS is delightful. Don’t you just want to take one of these puppies home?

Janet Dailey has written more than 100 novels and has become one of the top-selling authors in the world. We have one copy of HOLDING OUT for CHRISTMAS to giveaway. Just tell us your holiday plans. We’ll choose a winner soon. Good luck! GIVEAWAY: USA only please.