Linda Lael Miller created magic in five novels set in Springwater, Montanaāand in the delightful characters whose lives and hearts entwine in each of her enchanting tales. Now, come back to Springwater for an unforgettable holidayāand join in the tears and the smiles when a prodigal son returns to find love at long last.
Come home to the heart of a frontier townā¦
When Jack McLaughlin drifted into Springwater, he carried little more with him than his bitter memories of the Civil War and the shattering secret of a promise betrayed in the heat of battle. Wounded soul-deep, and fearing the wrath of his own parents, Jack has hidden his identity and come to Springwater to see his mother and father from afar, even if he canāt bear to face them. Taking odd jobs and keeping a low profile, Jack finds a safe haven at the townās new rooming house.
Olivia Darling had never done anything impulsiveāuntil she left the east and opened a boarding house in Springwater. But still an outsider at heart, and struggling to make a success of her business, Olivia finds herself turning to the other newcomer in town, the rough-hewn and embittered man sheās taken in. As the Christmas season brings them together, Olivia finds in Jackās arms a passionate sweetness she never knew existed. And with the stunning revelation of Jackās true identity, all of Springwater witnesses a heartwarming reunion that will change their lives forever.