The Christmas You Found Me - (Heart of the Wilderness) by Sarah Morgenthaler (Paperback)

About the Book

"Northern Idaho cattle rancher Sienna Naples isn't actually looking to hire a husband two weeks before Christmas, despite the ad her best friend puts in their small town's newspaper on the day Sienna's year-long, brutal divorce finalizes. Her plan is to hide out in the dangerously beautiful Frank Church Wilderness until the holiday season is over, riding fences and ignoring her wounded heart. Sienna's family has taken care of this land for generations and Sienna can't imagine any other life. But at Christmastime, with her parents gone and her marriage finally over, it's full of memories...and incredibly lonely. Until a tall, handsome stranger and a little girl walk into her life and suddenly the holidays are alive again. It was just a joke, but when single father Guy Maple shows up to answer the ad, the handsome Montana construction worker isn't joking. Money is tight this Christmas, and Guy's four-year-old daughter Emma is dying of stage-five chronic kidney disease. She needs a kidney transplant, but if Guy can't prove that he can afford Emma's anti-rejection medications, his daughter isn't going to stay on the transplant list. Guy's willing to do anything, including marrying a stranger, to keep her safe. It's an impulsive marriage of convenience, and Sienna knows this isn't real, no matter how much she adores Emma or how well Guy fits in to the ranching life. But the more time she spends with her new family, the more she fears losing the fragile, feisty little girl and the kind, devoted, hard-working, incredibly attractive man who is her husband--but is it only in name?"--

Book Synopsis

Sarah Morgenthaler is back with a heart-mending contemporary romance featuring a single dad you'll fall for; a satisfying slow burn love affair; found family you'll root for; small town holiday magic; and all the quirky animals and snowy rustic scenes your heart desires.

Sienna Naples's family has taken care of their wild Idaho land for generations and Sienna can't imagine any other life. But at Christmastime, with her parents gone and her painful marriage finally over, it's full of memories...and incredibly lonely. Until a tall, handsome stranger and a little girl walk into her life and suddenly the holidays are alive again.

When single father Guy Maple shows up as the result of an ad meant to be a joke, the handsome Montana construction worker isn't joking. Money is tight this Christmas, and Guy's four-year-old daughter Emma has stage-five chronic kidney disease. She needs a kidney transplant, but if Guy can't prove that he can afford Emma's anti-rejection medications, his daughter isn't going to stay on the transplant list. Guy's willing to do anything, including marrying a stranger, to keep her safe. It's an impulsive marriage of convenience, and Sienna knows this isn't real, no matter how much she adores Emma, how well Guy fits in to the ranching life--or how much light and laughter is coming into their lives as a result. But the more time she spends with her new family, the more she fears losing the fragile, feisty little girl and the kind, devoted, hard-working, incredibly attractive man who is her husband--but is it only in name?

Review Quotes

"An utterly heartwarming romance, perfect for the Christmas season or any time of year!" -- Alexis Daria, international bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola

"A delightful story with all the golden magic of Christmas that draws you in and holds you there from the first page to the last." -- Aliza Mann, author of Breaking His Rules

"A warm hug of a book... Grab your coziest blanket, a cup of cocoa, and this book for the perfect winter night in!" -- Roni Loren, New York Times bestselling author

"Brims with cheer, compassion, and small-town charm. This heart-stirring holiday romance will have you kicking your feet and grabbing for the tissues." -- Timothy Janovsky, author of You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince

"Thoughtful and tender, with a heart as big as the Idaho wilderness... The Christmas You Found Me will stay with you like a favorite holiday memory." -- USA Today bestselling author Melonie Johnson

"A tender exploration of loving someone while our hearts are still hurting, The Christmas You Found Me is as stirring as the wilds of Idaho which serve as its backdrop. A powerful and deftly-crafted tale which reminds us all on the importance of finding hope...before finding our happy endings." -- Jean Meltzer, International bestselling author of The Matzah Ball