Christmas in Painted Pony Creek

About the book

Can a Christmas miracle heal her shattered heart?

Tessa Stafford is willing to go to any lengths for her daughter, Isabel - even if it means constantly being on the move to keep her away from her manipulative grandmother. When her car breaks down in the charming town of Painted Pony Creek, Tessa finds solace in the welcoming community and decides to stay and build a new life for herself and Isabel. Love is the furthest thing from her mind until she meets the rugged cowboy and lawyer, Jesse McKettrick, whose charming smile and laid-back demeanor make her reconsider. Can she open up to this handsome stranger and entrust him with her heart?

Jesse McKettrick is instantly captivated by Tessa and her adorable daughter. He has always dreamed of having a family of his own, and perhaps this Christmas, his wish will finally come true. But Tessa's walls are high and thick, and as her past threatens to destroy their newfound happiness and the family they have created together, Jesse is determined to fight for what they have.

Embark on a journey of love and self-discovery in Linda Lael Miller's enchanting new novel, Where the Creek Bends, as hidden secrets and personal revelations lead to a deeper understanding of family and finding one's true path in life.