The Gift of Christmas Magic: A Peppermint Hollow Christmas Romance
About this ebook
After a difficult divorce, Darby Mitchell embarks on a journey to reinvent herself. The road trip in her ancient Buick is supposed to be an adventure, but it ends abruptly when her car sputters to a halt along a stretch of rural highway. Accepting that she’s stranded, she walks to the nearest residence for help. Peppermint Hollow Farms is, from the strands of festive lights to the wreaths on every window, the embodiment of Christmas. When the door opens, she’s welcomed with open arms. There, she meets Sterling, a charming cowboy who’s destined to become an unexpected part of her life.
Sterling carries the heavy burden of pain and loss, and because of it, he’s vowed to shield his heart from love. Yet, when Darby arrives, the inexplicable connection he feels for her catches him by surprise. Driven by an unspoken need to safeguard her, Sterling offers the stability and unwavering support she never imagined finding in a man.
Darby and Sterling are utterly unprepared for their irresistible attraction. Even amidst the twinkling lights and cozy holiday scenery, their path to a happily ever after is riddled with stumbling blocks as Sterling's closely guarded secrets and Darby’s past threaten to shatter the fragile bond they've built. Only by embracing the transformative magic of love can they hope to ultimately heal their hearts.
About the author
Rachael Eliker is an avid reader and author with eclectic tastes as well as a lifelong horse fanatic and self-taught home renovator (a skill which has been tested on every home she’s ever owned). She forces herself to nurture her love/hate relationship with her cowardly dog who would leave her for dead should anything ever happen. Married to her very own absentminded rocket scientist, together they have more kids than most people can comprehend. When she’s not writing, she enjoys mucking stalls, riding her geriatric horse, milking their ornery Jersey cow, and wondering what life would be like as a celebrity if she wasn’t content being an introvert.
