Linda Lael Miller created magic in five novels set in Springwater, Montanaâand in the delightful characters whose lives and hearts entwine in each of her enchanting tales. Now, come back to Springwater for an unforgettable holidayâand 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 townâŠ
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 canât bear to face them. Taking odd jobs and keeping a low profile, Jack finds a safe haven at the townâs new rooming house.
Olivia Darling had never done anything impulsiveâuntil 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 sheâs taken in. As the Christmas season brings them together, Olivia finds in Jackâs arms a passionate sweetness she never knew existed. And with the stunning revelation of Jackâs true identity, all of Springwater witnesses a heartwarming reunion that will change their lives forever.