Jinglebell Jane

A spunky cowgirl with a reputation for trouble, a clever cowboy plotting her arrest, and their unexpected attraction which complicates things... Jane is the sister of one of the most notorious outlaws in the west. Captured during a massive roundup, she is the key to bringing the cunning and dangerous Hunter Sherrington to justice. There's only one hitch. So far, the sheriff has been unable to pin a single indictment on the lovely sharpshooter, so she's released into the care of a local attorney and former mail-order bride, Felicity Barra. Felicity's youngest brother-in-law, Dodge, is the first person to meet her infamous houseguest. Though he's inexplicably drawn to Jane's aura of innocence, he knows better than to trust appearances. Anyone with the last name of Sherrington spells trouble. Realizing it's only a matter of time before her brother attempts to make contact, he slyly befriends her, fully intending to help build a case against both siblings that will lead to their arrest. Jane's request for Dodge to serve as her tutor comes as a surprise. After five years on the road with a posse of outlaws, she has a lot of catching up to do in school. As Christmas approaches, he finds himself torn between family loyalties, the call of justice, and his growing friendship with the brave and spirited cowgirl he teasingly calls Jinglebell Jane. Heartwarming historical romance with a dash of humor, a twist of intrigue, and a happily-ever-after! Each title in this series can be read as a standalone.-Jo Grafford, writing as Jovie Grace