After the ravages of Smallpox left her scarred for life, Willow Brady had resigned herself to spinsterhood. A chance meeting with a rugged stranger changes everything, as she’s drawn to his sadness, which mirrors her own. Guss Hindman came to Cripple Creek in search of gold, but after nearly dying in the mountains during bad weather, he’s forced to stay at Willow’s inn. Shy and sweet, she offers warmth and comfort, but Guss wants so much more, intending to make her his Christmas bride.
