It Started with Joy
Book One from the Jackson Hole Series
All she wants for Christmas is a family to call her own. . . Being alone is especially difficult around the holidays. That’s why, when Rachel Milligan takes in a foster child for the month of December, she’s determined to make this an unforgettable Christmas for Joy. Ex-baseball sensation Derek Rossi blew into picturesque Jackson Hole on a snowy December day. Love is the last thing on his agenda. But Derek’s world is quickly knocked off kilter when he meets the vivacious Rachel and her spunky foster daughter.
Rachel can’t deny her life has been a whole lot more jolly since Derek rolled into town. When he smiles her world is suddenly as bright and shiny as the star atop a Christmas tree. Rachel once believed that true love comes only once in a lifetime. This holiday season she’ll discover that her capacity to love is as big as the Wyoming sky…and that a family for Christmas is the best gift of all.
It's time to light the fire, grab a cup of hot cocoa and relax with this beautiful, tender, touching novel. Pick up your copy today!
Originally published as The Christmas Proposition, this story has been completely updated for your reading pleasure
“A sweet romance that tackles love, loss, betrayal and new beginnings It captivated me from the first page.”
“I love the spotlight on fostering and how foster children are ready and worthy of having a forever familySweet and emotional read of loss, betrayal, and finding love and a special girl named Joy”
“Sweet Christmas read! Makes me so ready for the holiday season!.”
What People Are Saying
A selection of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews from Amazon and GoodReads
“Very well written”
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“Loved the story and brings home the fact that not all childhoods are sweet and wonderful and the place foster parents can play in these children’s lives.”
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“A wonderful story”
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“The author did a fantastic job with touching on different subjects and needs that really happen and are important in real life. She made me feel like I was right there watching this couple and child growing close and together.”
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“What a story.”
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“What a great story.The characters are all so special, especially Joy. Derek and Rachel both have to let go of the past to allow a relationship between them to blossom. Thankfully, Joy was there to help them.”
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“Such an awesome story!”
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“This story was so interesting to read. I never knew for sure what was going to happen next. So much was real life with all the good, the bad and some ugly. I couldn't put it down . I made this my book to read from every night as I go to bed early just to relax and enjoy my alone time! Thank you so much. Hard to think of not being able to keep reading about them all!!!”
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“It was Awesome”
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“Just to relax and read!”
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“Sweet Christmas love story”
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“Joy was an 8 year old foster child wanting to have a family. Rachel was a widow Thought she'd never love another man. Derek had been engaged 3 times and call them all off. Read the sweet story to find out how they became a family.”
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“Love is sweeter the second time around!”
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