After losing his wife to cancer, Gilbert McBride just wants to raise his three kids and give them the best life he can. Maybe he's a little grumpy, but it's understandable after what he's been through. Christmas is going to be a hard time, so he intends to keep his head down and do the least amount possible to keep the kids happy and not missing their mom.Marilyn Laubach loves the three children who are in her horse therapy program. They're so sweet and it pulls at her heart that they lost their mother. Too bad their father can't remember that he used to smile and even have a sense of humor. Back when they dated in high school.Gilbert doesn't want to help with the town Christmas parade, but his kids beg until he has no choice but to agree. Working with Marilyn brings back memories, but he resists because he doesn't want to feel again. Will the holiday spirit help these two find a second chance at love? About Jessie Gussman
Writer of Love Stories
USA Today best-selling author Jessie Gussman writes sweet and inspirational romance from her farm in central Virginia. Having attended, but never graduating from the school of hard knocks, Jessie uses real life on the farm to inspire her cowboy, rural and blue-collar fiction.
When she's not chasing kids, cows and the occasional roll-away haybale, Jessie enjoys wading in Naked Creek and not cleaning her house. Most of the time her main goal is to keep from catching herself on fire...again.
If you enjoy fun stories with vivid characters showcasing strong families with a ribbon of faith tying everything together, you might enjoy Jessie's books.
