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A British cowboy bachelor, the rodeo queen he’s been crushing on, and fateful family entanglements threatening to keep them apart…
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Christmas With the Cowboy
A Cowboys and Tiaras Romance Book 2
by Shantal Sessions
Genre: Small Town, Second Chance Christmas Romance 

A British cowboy bachelor, the rodeo queen he’s been crushing on, and fateful family entanglements threatening to keep them apart…

While visiting his former Oxford flat mate, British bachelor James Davenport falls in love not only with the small town of Primrose, CO, but with rodeo queen Isabelle Pomeroy. But a family crisis sends James scuttling back across the pond leaving Isabelle without an explanation.

Isabelle Pomeroy spent the last year touring the state as Miss Rodeo Colorado, and comes darn close to winning Miss Rodeo America. But her tenure is over and she’s anxious to come home to her family for Christmas. Helping at her family’s ranch is a welcome distraction from the heartache left by a handsome Brit who left without so much as saying goodbye.

Without warning, James returns, working hard to become a true-blue cowboy and anxious to win her back. Isabelle is determined to avoid another heartbreak, but it seems a tall order amidst her small town’s festive traditions and everyone brimming with holiday spirit.

Will James weave some Christmas magic and convince Isabelle of what’s truly in his heart? Will Isabelle allow herself to heal, so they can finally forge a real relationship?

Christmas with the Cowboy is a heartwarming second chance romance bursting with Christmas magic, charming holiday traditions, and an emotionally satisfying happily-ever-after.


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​The bonfire roared, climbing all the way to the top of the woodpile, sparks flying like hundreds of fireflies dancing in the night. James saw them approaching and smiled, his eyes locking with Isabelle’s. His intense gaze launched a thousand butterflies fluttering in her stomach at once.
“Hi,” they said at once to each other, and then shared an awkward, huddled laugh.
“So, what was that about?” James asked nervously.
“We were totally talking about you. Were your ears burning?”
“As a matter of fact, they were,” he answered, rubbing an ear instinctively.
“They apologized for keeping a certain secret.” Isabelle angled an accusatory, though playful glare at him.
“As I intend to do…” James cleared his throat, gearing up for the apology.
Except a snowball hit James in the back of the head, knocking off his cowboy hat. His shocked expression, eyes goggled, mouth wide open, made Isabelle burst out laughing. As he turned around to identify the culprit, Isabelle could see Clint and Cole lobbing snowballs at everyone. Another snowball came flying toward James. He dodged it, but Isabelle was too busy laughing to notice it in time; it hit her clean in the face. Luckily, it was soft and didn’t cause any harm, but it had her spluttering in surprise.
“Ha, serves you right for laughing at me!” James shouted, balling up a snowball in his hands and threw it at her.
She ducked.
“How would you like one in the face, Mr. Fancy Pants?” Isabelle bent down and began wadding up snow.
“Fancy Pants?” James paused, hands on hips, and sniffed haughtily. “And here I thought you liked my suits, Queenie.”
“Queenie? Now, you’re just making fun of me.” Isabelle threw her snowball and it hit him square in the chest, exploding into his face.
“Oh, you’re in trouble now!” James shouted, chasing her.
Isabelle screeched and took off running. He caught her by the arm and tackled her. They fell into the snow, and James landed on top of her. Isabelle wriggled and squealed as James hovered, the two of them reeling in laughter, trying to control their jagged breaths. A broad smile teased at James’s lips.
“I guess this would be a bad time to ask you out on a date.”
“Some might consider this the perfect time.” She quirked a silly smile and winked.
His cheeks flushed a lovely shade of pink as he rolled into the snow and stood. He held his hand out to her and pulled her up. “Would you like to go on a sleigh ride with me, Isabelle?”
Isabelle hesitated. She saw the look of disappointment already filling his eyes. He’d worked hard to regain her trust and try to rebuild their friendship. He deserved a break and she wasn’t prone to hold grudges. She was in the mood for some Christmas fun, and hadn’t gone on one since she was a kid.
Besides, it’s just a sleigh ride, right?
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Caught by the Cowboy
A Cowboys and Tiaras Romance Book 1 

A disillusioned rancher, a runaway rodeo queen, and two old flames who could burn them both…

After his father lost their ranch in a high-stakes poker game, Will Hawkins fought for his job as general manager at the Hayfork River Ranch. With his inheritance now in the hands of a California billionaire, he’s determined to make sure it doesn’t get developed into luxury ranchettes and shopping centers. And try to forget about the woman who betrayed him and broke his heart.

Emmy Jo Jackson is hiding from her ex-fiancé and a raging social media storm. As a rodeo queen vying for the state title, it’s only a matter of time before he finds her and tries to take revenge. She seeks refuge in the Hayfork River Canyon where she hopes the beautiful vistas and wide-open spaces will allow her a chance to steel her resolve and train at the ranch for her upcoming pageant.

Will is resigned to his life and bent on not getting distracted by another pretty heartbreaker. Emmy Jo is determined not to let a grumpy cowboy who’s easy on the eyes derail her from chasing her dream. Except spending time together on the ranch weakens their defenses, like a rail fence coming undone, and pretty soon they’re both questioning their previous notions. When their pasts come-a-calling, can Emmy Jo and Will round-up the lies and see them for what they are? Or will the love that blossomed on the ranch be lost forever?

Download Caught by the Cowboy today and get roped into this sweet and clean, grumpy/sunshine romance, breathtaking scenery, and an unforgettable cowboy guaranteed to make you swoon.


Praise for Shantal Sessions--

“Caught by the Cowboy combines the charm of a rodeo queen, Emmy Jo, with the rugged allure of Will Hawkins, a ranch manager who should have been the heir. Both have their guard up, but the chemistry between them is electric as they move from antagonists to swoony kisses. The wit and banter as Emmy Jo and Will challenge each other leads to some hilarious outcomes.The author includes a gorgeous ranch that I’d like to go visit, as well as authentic rodeo details. Add their despicable exes causing more havoc, and you’ve got a book you can’t put down. Recommended."
~Jen Peters, award-winning author (Black Rock Ranch series)

"Sessions does a great job of pulling the reader into life on the ranch and shows the dedication it takes to become a rodeo queen. Caught by the Cowboy is a captivating, authentic, small-town romance that will keep readers turning pages well past their bedtime." ~Jill Burrell, Author of the Best-selling Finding Providence Series

"Caught by the Cowboy is everything a sweet romance should be--complete with vivid characters, flirty banter, and sizzling chemistry." ~USA Today Best-selling Author Kimberly Krey (Sweet Montana Bride Series)

"The chemistry between Will and Emmy Jo is palpable, as their blossoming relationship forms the heart of the story. The author expertly crafts scenes that are laden with tension, emotion, and a genuine sense of connection, captivating readers and drawing them into the characters’ lives.” ~USA Today Best-selling and award-winning author Donna K. Weaver


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​“Excuse me, little lady, but you’re on private property.” 
Emmy Jo’s eyes popped open at the sound of a man’s voice. She shot to her feet, raising a hand to her heart in surprise. She realized far too late that she was teetering on a wet rock. To her utter shame and embarrassment, her arms reeled comically before she fell backwards into a deep pool, the current swift as it flowed downstream. 
Not her best moment. 
After she came up for air gasping, coughing, and wanting nothing more than to kick his hide up around his ears, she stopped dead in her tracks.
He just sat there on his horse . . . doing absolutely nothing . . . except, well, looking as hot as a firework on the Fourth of July.
“Are you just going to sit there?” Emmy Jo snapped and shot him a murderous glare. She tromped onto the bank of the river. Her cut-off denim shorts and tank top caused rivulets of water to run down her legs while she tried to squeeze water from her braids. Giving up in a huff of frustration, she snatched her boots from the rock, sat on a fallen log, and struggled to pull them on.
“You seem to be doing just fine on your own.” Completely relaxed and gnawing on a stalk of grass, the man was unperturbed as he took in her disheveled appearance. In fact, a tiny hint of a smile seemed to be lurking under his close-cropped beard. A tri-color border collie emerged from the trees and stopped. Panting as it looked from Emmy Jo to the cowboy and back again, it barked once happily and rushed off to chase something in the brush. 
“I am not fine!” Emmy Jo enunciated, clipping the “T” in irritation, and stood up, her arms tense, her hands curled into fists. “What if the current had swept me out into the river. I could’ve drowned.”
“Then I most certainly would’ve come in after you on my trusty steed, lassoed you with my sturdy rope, and dragged your lovely, although rule-breaking behind, out of the river and onto shore.” His eyes danced with mischief and his mouth curved into an unmistakable smirk.
She already wanted to hate him…

Shantal is hopelessly romantic. She adores writing ALL THE FEELS right up to the first kiss and beyond saying, “I do.” She is a multi-genre sweet romance author who engages in her two great passions: reading and writing heart-soaring romance, charming characters with chemistry, and scintillating kisses that will steal your breath away. Originally drawn to writing young adult Medieval romance, she’s since written contemporary romance, all sweet and clean.

Happily living in a love story all her own, she lives in Utah with her husband, near her two married sons and amazing daughters-in-law, and her two granddaughters. Shantal loves the great outdoors and can be found gardening in summer and skiing in winter. She’ll come inside to hunker down for a Jane Austen book or film (or romance, romcom, and costume drama), and to make the most delectable pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on the planet. Learn more at https://www.shantalsessions.com.


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What literary pilgrimages have you gone on?

When my son graduated from Oxford University, we planned a family trip to visit him and tour the country. I’ve always wanted to go to England and I was so excited! I specialized in British literature for my Masters degree, and many of my favorite authors are from England. We knew it would be a whirlwind adventure, basically going from one place to the other quickly because there was so much we all wanted to see in a short period of time.

While in the planning stages, I told everyone they could pick ONE thing they’d always wanted to see or do in England. They picked castles and battlefields, driving James Bond’s Astin Martin and seeing Hamilton in London. All fantastic choices and made the trip varied and fun. My choices were different. My dreams for England were full of outdoor adventures. Peak District National Park was my top choice. Why? Well, because of Stanage Edge. It’s an area in the park where Elizabeth Bennett (of Pride and Prejudice fame) stood on a big boulder to the see the stunning view below. My favorite film versions contain scenes of Elizabeth standing on rocks at Stanage Edge. We know from the book that the Derbyshire area’s beauty inspired Jane Austen.

I had just recovered from knee replacement surgery and didn’t know if I’d be able to hike to the rock, but I persevered and felt GREAT! It was breathtaking and absolutely unforgettable.


​Can you, for those of us who don’t know you, tell us something about yourself and how you became an author?
I published my first book five years ago, but I’ve been writing much longer than that. First and foremost, I’m an avid reader! I’ve loved losing myself in a book since I was a kid, and I’ve written in a journal most of my life. It wasn’t until I suffered an extreme case of post-partem depression that I knew I had to engage my mind much more strenuously if I was going to overcome the problem. I had an epiphany in the shower (I know, inspiration in the shower. So cliché. Lol!). My mind started creating a story and characters out of nowhere. I ran with it! I was so desperate to get my mind on a different track, and I’ve been creating stories ever since. Every single story has a special place in my heart, and that’s what I love sharing with readers.

What do you do to unwind or relax?
You’re all going to laugh at me for this because I don’t unwind very well. And here I spend all this time reading and writing. Lol! I guess it’s due to my nature, but I have to work hard physically in order to relax. I have a lovely garden. It’s SO much work, especially in the spring. If I come in from outside completely wiped out, that’s when I can relax enough to read.

What inspired you to write this book?
While my son and his wife lived in England, they had talked to several British people who fantasized about coming to the American West to experience the landscape, ride horses, or even drive an old truck down a dusty road. And that was it! I dreamed up a guy who wanted to escape the expectations of high society and breathe free in the mountains of Colorado. Of course, he falls in love with a rodeo queen!
I’ve also wanted to write a sweet, swoony, wintery romance for a long time. I adore Christmas, so it was an absolute no-brainer to try my hand at writing a love story that unfolds during the holidays. I tried to create iconic holiday festivities and events wherein my characters would have breakthrough moments. It was a joy to think about what I love about winter and Christmas, and weave a little holiday magic into a what I hope is my sweetest, swooniest romance yet.

Tell us about your main characters. What makes them tick?

Isabelle Pomeroy: The leading lady in Christmas with the Cowboy. If you’ve read Caught by the Cowboy, you’ll know she is Emmy Jo’s best friend and the reigning Miss Rodeo Colorado. She is the daughter of a rancher and has spent her life working with animals. As a veterinarian student, she has helped many of the poorest ranchers in Primrose keep their animals healthy. She is the golden girl of this small ranching community, smart, sweet, talented, and hardworking, but never takes time for herself (yes, James figures this out;) She’s a bit of an over-achiever because her love language is helping others. It’s no wonder everyone in Primrose adores this small-town girl. She spent the last year touring the state as Miss Rodeo Colorado, and comes darn close to winning Miss Rodeo America. But her tenure is over and she’s anxious to come home to her family for Christmas. Helping at her family’s ranch is a welcome distraction from the heartache left by a handsome Brit who left without so much as saying goodbye.

James Davenport: The leading man in Christmas with the Cowboy. He's a Brit, dashing and handsome. As an aristocrat with a law degree from Oxford university, he’s destined to spend his life working as a solicitor in father’s London law firm. Except he can’t stand the thought of being strangled to death by all the family and social expectations. He needs to breathe free. He visits his former Oxford flat mate, a lawyer in Denver, and begins building a life in Colorado, trying to become a true-blue cowboy.
The more enamored he becomes with Isabelle and the West, James can’t digest the idea of living in London for the rest of his life, and stays in the States. There is one emergency trip back to London last summer, but he’s been in Primrose since then (unbeknownst to Isabelle). His father reminds him often that he’s a spoiled prat who doesn’t have the luxury of “finding himself.” There are too many family responsibilities to take such a selfish view of life.
And that’s just a taste of the tension that awaits you in Christmas with the Cowboy.

What are your top ten books of all time?
There are far too many wonderful books in the world to answer this, but I will give you a few that have changed my life, improved my thinking, or have left an impression on me. See also www.shantalsessions.com
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels by Phillippa Gregory
The Magic of Sea Glass by Jenny Hale
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
Facing the Enemy by Paige Edwards
A Lighthouse Christmas by Jenny Hale

Tell us about your favorite character from a book.
One of the most memorable characters I’ve read recently is Tress of the Emerald Sea. Tress is everything you think a hero couldn’t possibly be: sweet, kind, loving, has beautiful hair and likes to clean. In other words, too feminine, too traditional. But every single trait she has evolves into a way to conquer the bad guy. It is absolutely marvelous to watch Tress’s arc develop in the story.

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