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The Christmas Cowboy

A Clean and Uplifting Romance

By Melinda Curtis

On Sale: 11/25/2025
Will he find the ultimate present…

Or lose his heart?

Zane Duvall has one goal this Christmas: attend all Twelve Parties of Clementine and win the grand prize—a small ranch he’s always dreamed of owning. But his plan hits a snag when his well-meaning family decides he needs a holiday romance to go with his holiday cheer. Lily Smith has come to town to confront a man claiming to be her father—and ends up facing a lot of questions she’s not ready to answer. When Zane proposes a fake relationship to keep nosy citizens and matchmakers at bay, Lily agrees. After all, it’s just pretend…right? But when family secrets and old wounds come to light, will their budding romance survive the season?  

USA TODAY Bestselling Author

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

The Cowboy Academy

Book 1: A Cowboy Worth Waiting For
Book 2: A Cowboy’s Fourth of July
Book 3: A Cowboy Christmas Carol
Book 4: A Cowboy for the Twins
Book 5: The Rodeo Star’s Reunion
Book 6: Cowboy Santa
Book 7: The Cowboy’s Wedding Proposal
Book 8: Country Fair Cowboy
Book 9: The Christmas Cowboy
Book 10: Winning the Bull Rider’s Heart
ISBN: 9780369767776
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Nov 25, 2025
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Holiday *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Western

Melinda Curtis

Biography

Melinda grew up on an isolated sheep ranch, where mountain lions had been seen and yet she roamed unaccompanied. Being a rather optimistic, clueless of danger, sort she took to playing “what if” games that led her to become an author.  She spends days trying to figure out new ways to say “He made her heart pound.”  That might sound boring, but the challenge keeps her mentally ahead of her 3 kids and college sweetheart husband.

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Will he find the ultimate present…<br><br> Or lose his heart?<br><br> Zane Duvall has one goal this Christmas: attend all Twelve Parties of Clementine and win the grand prize—a small ranch he’s always dreamed of owning. But his plan hits a snag when his well-meaning family decides he needs a holiday romance to go with his holiday cheer. Lily Smith has come to town to confront a man claiming to be her father—and ends up facing a lot of questions she’s not ready to answer. When Zane proposes a fake relationship to keep nosy citizens and matchmakers at bay, Lily agrees. After all, it’s just pretend…right? But when family secrets and old wounds come to light, will their budding romance survive the season?  <br><br> USA TODAY Bestselling Author<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Heartwarming: </strong><strong style=””>Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.</strong><br><br><strong>The Cowboy Academy</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>A Cowboy Worth Waiting For</i><br>Book 2: <i>A Cowboy’s Fourth of July</i><br>Book 3: <i>A Cowboy Christmas Carol</i><br>Book 4: <i>A Cowboy for the Twins</i><br>Book 5: <i>The Rodeo Star’s Reunion</i><br>Book 6: <i>Cowboy Santa</i><br>Book 7: <i>The Cowboy’s Wedding Proposal</i><br>Book 8: <i>Country Fair Cowboy</i><br>Book 9: <i>The Christmas Cowboy</i><br>Book 10: <i>Winning the Bull Rider’s Heart</i>

ISBN: 9780369767776
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Nov 25, 2025
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Holiday *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Western

Melinda Curtis

Biography

<p>Melinda grew up on an isolated sheep ranch, where mountain lions had been seen and yet she roamed unaccompanied. Being a rather optimistic, clueless of danger, sort she took to playing "what if" games that led her to become an author.  She spends days trying to figure out new ways to say "He made her heart pound."  That might sound boring, but the challenge keeps her mentally ahead of her 3 kids and college sweetheart husband.</p>gt;