#Review - The Lawman's Christmas Proposal by Barbara White Daille - The Hitching Post Hotel #3

The Lawman's Christmas Proposal is the first book I have had a chance to read by Barbara White Daille. What better place to start then with a Christmas story? I love Christmas stories!!! Barbara White Daille has written a wonderful story that left me with that wonderful feeling that only a Christmas romance story can bring. 

Andi and her two kids have been through a traumatic loss. When Andi's husband was killed she has had to pick up her life and try to put the pieces back together. Her Grandfather Jed  has Andi come home and help out with the new wedding business at The Hitching Post Hotel. Jed has more on his mind then just helping Andi get through the holidays though. He's known for his match making and he has a perfect match lined up for Andi.

Mitch Weston has returned home to recover from an injury he suffered in the line of duty as a police officer. When he runs into his high school sweetheart, Andi, the attraction and feelings are still there.  Mitch loves his job as a lawman.

Jed comes up with some really interesting ways to get Mitch and Andi in the same places.  There is plenty of family meddling going on in this story. I love when the families are involved. 

Barbara White Daille has created a wonderful story that is set at the perfect time of year. I really enjoyed reading Andi and Mitch's story. They have so many different obstacles that are set to keep them apart but a loving family that is doing everything in their power to pull them together. 

This is the third book in The Hitching Post Hotel series. I didn't have any problem reading it as a stand alone. I would love to read more of the series and I'm anxious to read more books by Barbara White Daille. She has a lovely writing style that had me completely absorbed in the story quickly. The characters full of charisma with compelling histories that made for a great read. 

I was given the opportunity to read this great book so that I may share my thoughts with you. As always it has been my pleasure to share my thoughts with you on The Lawman's Christmas Proposal.

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#SpotLight - The Lawman’s Christmas Proposal by Barbara White Daille

The Lawman’s Christmas Proposal

by Barbara White Daille

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A husband for Christmas?

Mitch Weston's back in Cowboy Creek, and self-proclaimed matchmaker Jed Garland has his single granddaughter Andi on his mind. Mitch is a lawman, good with the little ones and easy on the eyes. He and Andi were high school sweethearts, for heaven's sake! Why can't they see they're perfect for each other?

Because Andi already lost one husband to a dangerous job, and now she's all about playing it safe, for her sake and her children's. Being a cop is everything to Mitch. After discovering Jed's plan, Mitch and Andi come up with their own: they'll pretend to get engaged and then break up due to irreconcilable differences. Jed's got his work cut out for him—because this match needs a Christmas miracle!

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***Note From Crystal: I LOVED this book. It's a wonderful story. Stay tuned for my review really soon :)

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Excerpt:

“That summer, we talked about everything, Andi. All I want is for you to talk to me now the way you did then. Tell me what happened. After that, you’ll be able to put those memories away in some neat, little box—like a Christmas present. Or like that package over there.” He gestured to the desk.
She took another unsteady breath.
Obviously, he did a better job than she did of tuning in to the surroundings. She hadn’t thought he had even noticed the package.
She shook her head. “I lost my husband. He went to work one day and never came home. That’s all.” She had the right to keep her story to herself, the way he guarded his. It had to be related to his injury and why he had come home. She tugged her hand free. “You need to leave, Mitch. I respect what you and everyone in law enforcement do. But there’s no way I’ll get close to someone in such a dangerous job.”
“We’re already close. We’re friends. Don’t think about what I do. Think of me as the boy you once knew.”
“You’re not a boy, you’re a man—”
“Glad you noticed.” He gave her a crooked smile.
“—and I’m a woman—”
“No argument there.”
“—with responsibilities.” Why did her voice have to shake? “Lots of responsibilities,” she ended firmly.
“And I respect you for that. But there’s no way I’m going to walk away when I think you need to talk. And I hope you’ll tell me the truth.”
“I don’t—”
“Yeah, you don’t lie. I’ve heard that before, a million times, from people who couldn’t make an honest confession if I dictated it to them. But never from you. And I know you want to set a good example for your kids. Then be responsible now,” he said, “and give me straight answers.”
Sighing, she shook her head. “You won’t give up, will you?”
“You don’t want me to, do you? Because you know talking to me might help.”
He wrapped his arm around her shoulders, his touch gentle, almost brotherly, yet her heart pounded even as her breathing seemed to shut down.
When she turned to look at him, he reached up to brush her hair away from her face. Their eyes met. Their gazes held. They were so close, and in an instant she was standing outside at the corral again. Just as she had then, she instinctively tilted her head, nestling her cheek against his palm.

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About the Author:

Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest. Though they love the warm winters and the lizards in their front yard, they haven’t gotten used to the scorpions in the bathroom.
Barbara’s new series, The Hitching Post Hotel, features a matchmaking grandpa determined to see his three granddaughters wed. The series began with The Cowboy’s Little Surprise and A Rancher of Her Own, and The Lawman’s Christmas Proposal debuts today. Additional books in the series will be coming up next year.

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