Patrina

The dog was so...huge. Byron Matthews had never seen a dog this big, not in all of his years at the animal shelter. It was so huge, menacing, and intimidating. But to Byron, the dog was so sweet, friendly, and lovable. But it was all an act, to gain Byron's trust. Act so sweet. Licking his fingers. Getting a taste for him.

Happiness is not like a hamburger: You desire it, you pursue it, you acquire it, and now it’s in your hands. Life doesn’t work that way. Think, rather, of your car keys. Many times, you run around like crazy, looking for them, and then realize that they were in your pocket all the time. That’s the deal with happiness. It resides within you. You just have to stop, take a deep look within yourself, try to calm your inner demons of anger, lust, greed, desire, jealousy, and you will discover happiness.

Emma is excited for a fresh start in Colorado and marriage to rancher Joseph. Emma's plans for a happy Christmas are shattered when Joseph wants nothing to do with her, and Emma is forced to leave the ranch with nowhere to go. When Joseph's mother takes her in as Christmas fast approaches, an irate Joseph plans to spend the holiday alone. But there's something about Emma that Joseph can't forget no matter how hard he tries. Will Joseph have a change of heart and make Emma his Christmas bride? Will Emma be able to forgive Joseph and heal her broken heart?