Book excerpt: In this wholesome holiday romance, a beautiful rancher takes a chance on a former bad boy who’s determined to prove he’s the man she needs. With two jobs, a mortgaged farm and a rebellious brother, Layla Silver is struggling to keep afloat for the holidays. But does she need Gage Cooper riding to her rescue? Back in high school, Gage was nobody’s hero. Now the injured bull rider is home Christmas, ready to make amends for his checkered past. And something about the stubborn, beautiful Layla has him wanting more than forgiveness. Now this wandering cowboy is out to turn a Christmas courtship into an everlasting love . . .