A Down-Home Country Christmas — Nancy Herkness

After escaping an abusive marriage, Holly builds a haven of security for herself and her two young daughters. She's helped along by police captain Robbie McGraw, who stood by her through the worst. Now he shows a different kind of interest, one that thrills Holly, even as she questions the wisdom of trusting another man so soon. But Robbie is on the brink of fulfilling a dream -- one that will send him out of the mountain town of Sanctuary, West Virginia, and away from the allure of Holly's warm spirit and tempting lips. A wily little Christmas donkey and the magic of the holidays prove to Holly and Robbie that the courage to love can make dreams come true.