The Buckeye Cowboy
(2025)(The fourth book in the Christmas Sweeties series)
A novel by Jamie K Schmidt
Hailey Thompson has always loved Christmas, but this year, the season feels empty. After a painful divorce, she returns to Sweetwater, Texas, to run her family’s bed-and-breakfast, hoping the holiday magic will heal her broken heart. Yet, as she decorates the tree and tries to create a joyful atmosphere for her guests, her beloved dog Bowser goes missing, adding to her loneliness.
Dalton McArthur, a former rodeo cowboy, has found comfort in solitude after a life filled with loss and betrayal. Living quietly in Sweetwater, he spends his days in his leather workshop, far away from the rodeo circuit and the life he once knew. But when Bowser shows up on his doorstep, skunked and in need of care, Dalton feels an unexpected pull toward the lost dog—and the dog’s owner.
When Hailey and Dalton’s paths finally cross, a spark ignites between them, but both are hesitant to trust their hearts again. As they navigate their past hurts and slowly open up to each other, the magic of the season works its way into their lives. With Christmas traditions, heartfelt conversations, and a surprise gift that changes everything, Hailey and Dalton find themselves falling for one another in ways they never imagined.
But when Hailey’s ex-husband unexpectedly reappears, old wounds resurface, threatening to tear them apart. Can Hailey and Dalton overcome their insecurities and fears to embrace the Christmas miracle that could bring them lasting love?
Filled with heartwarming moments, Christmas traditions, and the undeniable charm of a rugged cowboy, The Buckeye Cowboy is a touching tale of love, second chances, and the healing power of the holiday season.
Genre: Romance
Dalton McArthur, a former rodeo cowboy, has found comfort in solitude after a life filled with loss and betrayal. Living quietly in Sweetwater, he spends his days in his leather workshop, far away from the rodeo circuit and the life he once knew. But when Bowser shows up on his doorstep, skunked and in need of care, Dalton feels an unexpected pull toward the lost dog—and the dog’s owner.
When Hailey and Dalton’s paths finally cross, a spark ignites between them, but both are hesitant to trust their hearts again. As they navigate their past hurts and slowly open up to each other, the magic of the season works its way into their lives. With Christmas traditions, heartfelt conversations, and a surprise gift that changes everything, Hailey and Dalton find themselves falling for one another in ways they never imagined.
But when Hailey’s ex-husband unexpectedly reappears, old wounds resurface, threatening to tear them apart. Can Hailey and Dalton overcome their insecurities and fears to embrace the Christmas miracle that could bring them lasting love?
Filled with heartwarming moments, Christmas traditions, and the undeniable charm of a rugged cowboy, The Buckeye Cowboy is a touching tale of love, second chances, and the healing power of the holiday season.
Genre: Romance