Dear Reader,

Welcome to the second book in my Saddle Ridge, Montana series! The most exciting part of writing A Snowbound Cowboy Christmas was the freshly fallen snow glistening in the pristine wilderness. It has always been one of my favorite sights. When I used to live in the northeast, I would four-wheel to this one spot whenever it snowed and enjoy Mother Nature’s crystallized blanket of wonderment. Icicles hanging from leafless branches and that serene silence that accompanies a fresh layer of powder have always fascinated me. I’ve lived in the Deep South in my little beach bungalow for eleven years now, and snow is a rarity. But those snow-covered memories are still as vivid today as if they had happened yesterday.

My inspiration for Dylan and Emma in A Snowbound Cowboy Christmas were actors Shawn Christian and Danielle Panabaker. I easily envisioned them gliding across the Silver Bells Ranch in a one-horse open sleigh. And even though most of this book takes place on the ranch, these two manage to have quite a holiday adventure, right until the very end.

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Happy reading!

Amanda Renee