{"product_id":"the-peppermint-tree-a-contemporary-western-romance-paperback","title":"The Peppermint Tree: A Contemporary Western Romance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristy McCaffrey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Cowboy Christmas Novella\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA second-chance romance ...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn high school, she had been quiet and wickedly smart, both a determined tomboy and a girly-girl, a combination that was uniquely Skye. She had always caught his eye but for his own self-preservation, he'd stayed away from her, even when she'd made a play for him.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSkye Mallory has always aspired to leave her family's ranch, and she takes pride in having achieved her dream of becoming a lawyer. But when an unexpected inheritance draws her home for the Christmas holidays, she's surprised by a longing to set down roots in the wide-open meadows and woodlands of southwestern Colorado. Only one thing stands in her way-a cowboy who broke her heart nine years ago. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn high school, Joe Carrigan admired Skye for her spirit and intellect, but he knew she was destined for a life beyond ranching. Turning down her romantic overture was the best course of action for them both. But now, he's returned to their hometown, and it's inevitable he'll come face-to-face with his one regret in life-Skye Mallory. This time, however, he won't be so chivalrous. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis novella was previously published in the anthology A CHRISTMAS COWBOY TO KEEP. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*****\u003cbr\u003eKristy McCaffrey writes historical western and contemporary romances from her home in the Arizona desert. THE PEPPERMINT TREE is a standalone novella with a HEA set in Durango, Colorado. It features a second-chance romance, the Christmas holidays, '70's music, and medium spice.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 18, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46192528851083,"sku":"9781733142076","price":23.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/YfWlpSZ47y9781733142076.webp?v=1783492576","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-peppermint-tree-a-contemporary-western-romance-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}