Christmas with the Sheriff

"Christmas with the Sheriff" by Victoria James is book number one in the "Shadow Creek, Montana" series.  This is  Julia Bailey and Sheriff Chase Donovan's story. 
 It's been five years and Julia is back in Shadow Creek for the holidays.  Julia still has unresolved issues from the past plus a secret about her late husband.   
 Chase has always loved Julia but since she ended up with his best friend had kept quiet about his feelings.  It's been fives since her husband's death and since Chase has seen her.  Chase was determined to not let her get away this time. 
 I could feel the chemistry and attraction between Chase and Julia.  They seem so right for each other.  The problem is Julia doesn't know if she can put herself in the position to be hurt again.  Chase even though he loves Julia his daughter is his top priority.  Will Chase and Julia take a chance on love? 
 Chase and Julia have a lot of emotional baggage to work through in order to find their happily ever after.  This was an emotional love story.  At times you may cry, laugh, or want to knock some sense into Julia and Chase.  I enjoyed this sweet and heartwarming romance. I also loved Chase's daughter, Maggie. 
 I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Loved this book!! It's a wonderful small town romance with characters that will grip you by the heart. Julia Bradley has suffered heartache that most people can never imagine. She not only lost her husband in an accident but her young son as well. Unable to stay in the small town they had lived in she fled far and fast.She returns to her hometown after 5 years to spend the holidays with her family. While there she sees Chase Donovan again. Chase has loved Julia for as long as he can remember. When she married his best friend he tried to move even marrying himself but one look at her again and he knows he's only been fooling himself. While in Shadow Creek Julia and Chase spend some time together along with Chase's adorable daughter Maggie. The relationship between father and daughter is wonderful and being with these two may be exactly what Julia's heart needs to heal and move forward. You don't want to miss this incredible heart touching and uplifting story. I highly recommend it.

ARC Review: Christmas With the Sheriff by Victoria James Julia thought she had the perfect life until tragedy struck and left her with more questions than happy memories. There is nothing more heartbreaking than a mother having to bury her child. Julia's pain in that moment grabs hold and although unbearable to watch is hard to look away from. The fact that she lost the love of her life in that moment has repercussions in her life for years to come. Ms. James takes readers on a prolific journey that starts with heartache and tragedy but ends with healing and redemption. Christmas With the Sheriff is a story second chances. For Julia, a chance to unlock her heart and allow herself to be vulnerable and find happiness again. For Chase, a chance to risk exploring the feelings he's kept hidden. Victoria James makes it okay to ugly cry because a beautiful smile is only a heartbeat away.