Montana Bride By Christmas by Linda Ford

Wanted: A Practical Bride.

Widowed preacher Hugh Arness needs a wife- not for love, but to bring stability to his quiet Montana home and his withdrawn young son, Evan. He never expects Annie Marshall- a woman far too young and far too lovely for his liking- to be the one answering his ad. Agreeing to a trial arrangement until Christmas, with her strict grandfather keeping watch, Hugh resolves to find a more suitable bride before the season’s end.
For Annie, the chance to find security without risking the heartbreak of love feels like a blessing. Determined to prove she belongs, she pours her heart into creating a home to cherish- one Hugh won’t want to let go. But as she wins Evan’s trust and begins to thaw Hugh’s guarded spirit, she discovers the kind of home and happiness she never thought possible.
As the holiday weaves it’s magic, will the walls around Hugh’s heart finally come down? As the snow deepens and Christmas draws near, will their practical parntership transform into the family they both secretly long for?