He’s a steady single dad focused on his son. She’s a country music star running from trouble. A fake dating scheme was never part of their Christmas plans—but neither was falling in love.

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Joy Cross is a rising country music star with a bright future—and a dangerous problem. Escaping to her family’s ranch in Southwest Colorado, she hopes the familiar comfort of home will give her the peace she desperately needs. But when an eccentric neighbor overhears Joy’s invented cover story about a boyfriend, Joy is forced to turn to Shiloh, for help.

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Shiloh Moore is a single dad focused on raising his son and keeping his life simple. The last thing he needs is to play along with Joy’s charade, especially when her troubles start following her to the ranch. But as Christmas magic weaves them closer together, Shiloh begins to see that their pretend relationship might lead to something unexpected.

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With her past closing in and their pretend relationship feeling all too real, Joy and Shiloh must decide if they can trust each other—and risk everything for the chance at love.

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If you love the rugged heroes of Susan May Warren’s Montana Marshalls, the emotional depth of Mandi Blake’s Wolf Creek Ranch series, and the heartwarming charm of a small-town Christmas, you’ll adore Joy, the captivating fourth book in the Cross Creek Ranch series by Jodi Basye.