The Christmas Cradle (Harlequin American Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Linda Warren (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin American Romance | Publication Date: November 1, 2004

Eight years ago Marisa Preston fell in love, but her plans to marry rodeo star Colter Kincaid were thwarted by her controlling parents. Now, unexpectedly, she's found Colter again—and his adorable seven-year-old daughter, Ellie. More than anything in the world, Ellie wants a mommy....

And more than anything, Marisa wants a child. But she's been keeping a secret about the past, a secret she has to tell Colter. She goes to see him at his ranch, and it isn't long before she falls in love all over again. With Colter and with Ellie.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373750463
• ISBN-13: 978-0373750467
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #624,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Linda Warren loves happy endings. The Rita® nominated and award winning author has written 26 books for Harlequin, including SuperRomance, American and Everlasting Love. Drawing upon her years of growing up on a farm/ranch in Texas, she writes about sexy heroes, feisty heroines and broken families with an emotional punch all set against the backdrop of Texas. She lives in College Station with her husband and spends her days doing what she loves--creating unforgettable love stories--with happy endings.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional, have the tissues handy., May 25, 2006

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Lettetia "As Long As I Am Able To Read, I Sha... (The beautiful Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christmas Cradle (Harlequin American Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Christmas Cradle is a lovely story with a unique twist on the "secret baby" storyline. I read this book and was unable to trade it or give it away. Linda Warren has a special talent for writing heartwarming, emotional romances about home and family. The Christmas Cradle is her best yet!

Marisa Preston has mourned the child she lost for eight years. When she once again sees Colter Kincaid, her lost baby's father, she meets his 7 year old daughter. A poignant reminder of what might have been hers, Ellie, Colter's daughter, only wants a mommy for Christmas, and writes a letter to Santa every year.

Slowly, the truth behind the last eight years unravels, her parents ended her relationship with the rodeo star, and she was too weak-willed to fight against the pressure. Colter has hated Marisa for breaking her promise to marry him eight years ago, though she insists she made the biggest mistake in her life. In the midst of pain and betrayal, a love that never really died is discovered. Instead of falling apart under the circumstances of losing her child and the abandonment by Colter, Marisa becomes a stronger person, which in turn impresses Colter.

Linda Warren fans will cherish this emotional tale of second chances. Marisa and Colter are realistic characters, and Colter placing his daughter first makes him a solid father, and wonderful hero. Still the cast of characters makes for a strong holiday romance that will live in your memory. A

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I cried, February 24, 2006

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Keri (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Christmas Cradle (Harlequin American Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Wow...what a beautiful romance. I loved the book so much, I read it over. By the time the heroine realizes what had kept her away from the hero, I was bawling. But instead of falling apart, she became stronger, and that impressed the hero. The ending should have had a stronger finish, and the parents should not have been so easily forgiven, but the rest of the book was fantastic!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, heartwarming story!, January 2, 2005

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Brenda Mott (TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christmas Cradle (Harlequin American Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Christmas Cradle is a wonderful story with a unique twist on the standard "secret baby" plot. I read this book over Christmas weekend and couldn't put it down, to the point where I took it everywhere I went, reading on the long drive between places my husband and I visited over the holidays. Linda Warren has a real talent for penning a heartwarming, intriguing romance story and this book is her best yet!