Desperate former foster-child, Simone Allen, is sleeping in her car and barely surviving when she stumbles across an advertisement for a cook. Believing she will be cooking for a ranch family, she discovers on arrival there is far more to it. When she finds out the truth, she's ready to turn tail and run, except she doesn't have enough money for gas.Beau Hadley is a rich kid and has been all his life. Brought up by loving parents on the Silver Shoe Ranch, he's never wanted for anything. When their worlds collide, sparks fly, despite Simone being forbidden fruit. Trying to keep his distance proves difficult, and Beau finds himself drawn to the mysterious new cook who has no idea what she is doing.Can these two make a relationship work, or are the obstacles insurmountable? Will Simone simply walk away, or will she fight for the man she loves?Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming Christmas romance with a happy ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands. *Although part of a series, each book in this series is standalone and not related to the other books in any way. Multi-published international best-selling author, Cheryl Wright, former secretary, debt collector, account manager, writing instructor, and shopping tour hostess, loves reading. She writes historical and contemporary western romance, as well as romantic suspense and cozy mysteries.She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is married with two adult children, has six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. When she's not writing, she can be found in her craft room.
