Christmas at the Ranch
The swoon-worthy second chance cowboy romance, the perfect festive read for the holidays
Published on 9. October 2025
320 pages
978-1-5299-7490-4 (ISBN)
Description
She hasn't been in love in ten years, but she's about to get back in the saddle. What better gift to curl up with this Christmas than a swoon-worthy cowboy?!
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to a run-in with my ex, two flat tires, and a miracle horse to help me find love.
Welcome to Evergreen Lake . . .
??Cosy Christmas vibes
??Second chance romance
??Cowboy romance
??Slow burn
???Small town
With the holidays around the corner and her father under arrest for financial fraud, journalist Emory Oakes doesn't know where to turn. She's only certain of one thing: she needs to get away.
Fate takes the wheel, leaving her stranded in snow-dusted Evergreen Lake, the picturesque town where she spent her happiest Christmas as a teen - and chronicled every moment in her journal as she fell in love with handsome local, Tate Wilder, at his family's idyllic horse ranch - until it all went wrong.
Emory isn't ready to face Tate again, but Christmas magic has other ideas. Between snowy horseback rides and Christmas cookie tastings, it isn't long before Tate Wilder and his ranch feel more like home than anywhere ever has. But Emory can't stop the betrayals that kept them apart for a decade from resurfacing, and as her family scandal reaches the small town, Emory faces an impossible choice.
Will Emory and Tate's alchemy fizzle, or will their Christmas wishes come true?
Christmas at the Ranch is a totally unputdownable and irresistibly cosy Christmas romance perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Laurie Gilmore!
Praise for Christmas at the Ranch
'The kind of book that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and a mug of cocoa. Cozy, tender, and full of second-chance magic, it's the perfect holiday read.' ? ? ? ? ?
'Swoony Christmas cowboy magic! This second chance love story crackles with chemistry and holiday cheer.'
-Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance
'Scandals, betrayals, snowy horse rides, hot chocolate, and even hotter kisses-Christmas at the Ranch is a complicated love story, and the perfect holiday escape.'
-Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters
'Reading it felt like a comforting hug with all the best tropes. Second chance romance, small town, trapped in the snow. One of my favorite reads this year.' ? ? ? ? ?
'Escapist, chemistry-fueled and with the perfect amount of Christmas magic, Christmas at the Ranch is the perfect book to whisk you away this holiday season.'
-Emily Stone, author of Always in December
'If you're looking for a second chance holiday romance filled with heart, soul, and a sexy cowboy hero, look no further! You'll want to bust this baby out every year.'
-Codi Hall, author of There's Something About Merry
'Beautifully Christmassy and heart warming, snuggle up and enjoy!' ? ? ? ? ?
'Christmas at the Ranch is an emotional and romantic, snow-kissed love story about rediscovering your first love when it matters the most.'
-Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl
'Tender, transporting, and impossible to put down. Christmas at the Ranch is a heartwarming holiday escape filled with snow-dusted second chances, soulful romance, and the kind of magic that only comes when you return to the place that once held your heart. Julia McKay writes with so much charm-and this book is a winter dream.'
-Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to a run-in with my ex, two flat tires, and a miracle horse to help me find love.
Welcome to Evergreen Lake . . .
??Cosy Christmas vibes
??Second chance romance
??Cowboy romance
??Slow burn
???Small town
With the holidays around the corner and her father under arrest for financial fraud, journalist Emory Oakes doesn't know where to turn. She's only certain of one thing: she needs to get away.
Fate takes the wheel, leaving her stranded in snow-dusted Evergreen Lake, the picturesque town where she spent her happiest Christmas as a teen - and chronicled every moment in her journal as she fell in love with handsome local, Tate Wilder, at his family's idyllic horse ranch - until it all went wrong.
Emory isn't ready to face Tate again, but Christmas magic has other ideas. Between snowy horseback rides and Christmas cookie tastings, it isn't long before Tate Wilder and his ranch feel more like home than anywhere ever has. But Emory can't stop the betrayals that kept them apart for a decade from resurfacing, and as her family scandal reaches the small town, Emory faces an impossible choice.
Will Emory and Tate's alchemy fizzle, or will their Christmas wishes come true?
Christmas at the Ranch is a totally unputdownable and irresistibly cosy Christmas romance perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Laurie Gilmore!
Praise for Christmas at the Ranch
'The kind of book that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and a mug of cocoa. Cozy, tender, and full of second-chance magic, it's the perfect holiday read.' ? ? ? ? ?
'Swoony Christmas cowboy magic! This second chance love story crackles with chemistry and holiday cheer.'
-Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance
'Scandals, betrayals, snowy horse rides, hot chocolate, and even hotter kisses-Christmas at the Ranch is a complicated love story, and the perfect holiday escape.'
-Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters
'Reading it felt like a comforting hug with all the best tropes. Second chance romance, small town, trapped in the snow. One of my favorite reads this year.' ? ? ? ? ?
'Escapist, chemistry-fueled and with the perfect amount of Christmas magic, Christmas at the Ranch is the perfect book to whisk you away this holiday season.'
-Emily Stone, author of Always in December
'If you're looking for a second chance holiday romance filled with heart, soul, and a sexy cowboy hero, look no further! You'll want to bust this baby out every year.'
-Codi Hall, author of There's Something About Merry
'Beautifully Christmassy and heart warming, snuggle up and enjoy!' ? ? ? ? ?
'Christmas at the Ranch is an emotional and romantic, snow-kissed love story about rediscovering your first love when it matters the most.'
-Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl
'Tender, transporting, and impossible to put down. Christmas at the Ranch is a heartwarming holiday escape filled with snow-dusted second chances, soulful romance, and the kind of magic that only comes when you return to the place that once held your heart. Julia McKay writes with so much charm-and this book is a winter dream.'
-Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One Christmas
Reviews / Votes
Swoony Christmas cowboy magic! This second chance love story crackles with chemistry and holiday cheer * Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance * Scandals, betrayals, snowy horse rides, hot chocolate, and even hotter kisses-Christmas at the Ranch is a complicated love story, and the perfect holiday escape * Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters * Escapist, chemistry-fueled and with the perfect amount of Christmas magic, Christmas at the Ranch is the perfect book to whisk you away this holiday season * Emily Stone, author of Always in December * If you're looking for a second chance holiday romance filled with heart, soul, and a sexy cowboy hero, look no further! You'll want to bust this baby out every year * Codi Hall, author of There's Something About Merry * Tender, transporting, and impossible to put down. Christmas at the Ranch is a heartwarming holiday escape filled with snow-dusted second chances, soulful romance, and the kind of magic that only comes when you return to the place that once held your heart. Julia McKay writes with so much charm-and this book is a winter dream * Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One Christmas * Christmas at the Ranch is an emotional and romantic, snow-kissed love story about rediscovering your first love when it matters the most * Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl * Julia McKay sets a swoony second-chance romance against the fairytale backdrop of a small-town horse ranch in winter. With plenty of chemistry and charm, as well as a cast of quirky locals, Christmas at the Ranch is a funny, warm, and cozy holiday read. * Jennifer Whiteford, author of Make Me a Mixtape * In this heartwarming holiday romance, McKay delivers plenty of small-town charm and some adorable equine moments along with a message of love and forgiveness that is welcome all year round. * Booklist *More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Edition type
New edition
File size
1,22 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-5299-7490-4 (9781529974904)
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Julia McKay is the pen name of Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick, Lucky (soon to be an AppleTV series), and The Lightning Bottles (S&S). Writing as Maggie Knox, she co-authored two holiday rom coms that have sold more than 129k, and together with Uzma Jalaluddin she co-authored Three Holidays and a Wedding.
