Book excerpt: All it takes to bring a little Christmas romance to the heart of this wounded Navy SEAL is some determined cheer, family warmth, and a holiday miracle or two... Single mom and Revival Ranch's on-site therapist Monica Finley has dedicated her life to helping brave servicemen and women, but former Navy SEAL Gabe Cortez is the one man whose shell she just can't crack. Yet with the holidays fast approaching, she may finally have a plan. In a bid to get Gabe to open up, she'll ask for as much help as possible—cutting down the Christmas tree, stringing lights, the whole nine yards. Who could possibly be a Grinch with so much holiday cheer in the air? Gabe has always hated Christmas—the holiday never fails to remind him just how alone he truly is. But the more time he spends with Monica and her young son, the more he finds himself drawn to their cozy little family...and the more he begins to realize his long-suppressed Christmas dreams may finally be coming true. See what people are saying about Nicole Helm's western romances: "Nicole Helm writes my favorite cowboys."—New York Times Bestselling Author MAISEY YATES "Brings to life the simple beauty of a Montana ranch while highlighting the healing power of love."—Publishers Weekly for Cowboy SEAL Homecoming