Reader Guide

  1. In Christmas in Sweetwater County, we had a look into why Cathy is always meddling. How did you feel seeing her evpeasedropping on Beeca’s phone conversation with Rusty?
  2. At the beginning of the story, Becca tells Cathy how she feels unworthy of Rusty because he worked so hard for everything and asks for nothing in return while she was handed everything in life and threw it away. Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt like you were unworthy? If so, how did you handle it?
  3. Poor Rusty, for a split second an amazing opportunity was offered to him by Mr. Francisco and in the next second his grandfather is complicating his life. Have you ever felt like you were taking one step forward and three leaps back in life?
  4. Devon expresses his concern for Becca’s relationship with Rusty. Do you think it is justified? Would you worry if your daughter was involved with a man with no money or prospects?
  5. After all Becca has been through in her life she’s worked hard in counseling and in life. Do you think it was difficult to put herself out there to enter the fashion contest? Have you ever put yourself out there like that?
  6. Most girls grow up with an image of the perfect proposal in their mind. How did you feel about the way Rusty proposed to Becca? Did you think the ring meant more to Becca because Rusty’s uncle parted with it for her?
  7. When Rusty asked James for help with his uncle so he could go to culinary school he discovered the entire town was willing to help. Do you think towns like Creekside still exist?
  8. Rusty broke-up with Becca so he wouldn’t stand in the way of her internship. Do you think he did the right thing for the right reasons or do you think he ran because he got scared?
  9. Both Becca and Rusty blamed themselves for Franks death. How do you think you would’ve handled the situation with Frank if he were your grandfather?
  10. Devon thought he was doing the right thing for Becca when he encouraged Rusty to break things off with her. Do you think you could’ve forgiven your father for destroying the relationship to the man you loved?