During a season of hope and healing, two souls find an unexpected gift in love. Set against the backdrop of the Hawk's Peak Ranch and the town of Briarwood, the Gallagher family's generosity and love have permeated the lives of all those around them. This Christmas, Rachel Watson and Julian Frank discover that with the help of new friends and a special holiday wish, they can let go of their pasts and risk their wounded hearts. A beautiful, frontier holiday romance, Christmas in Briarwood is the eighth heartwarming installment in the award-winning series that has delighted readers with tales of adventure, family, love, and hope. NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: This is a short work of fiction and companion story to the Montana Gallagher series. While it can be read on its own, it is best read after the preceding book, The Healer of Briarwood. " Christmas in Briarwood is a novella from MK McClintock's Montana Gallaghers series. What a heartwarming and charming little tale. I loved catching up with the characters from the previous books in the series and taking another trip to Hawk's Peak Ranch. It was a beautiful story of having hope, learning how to heal and moving forward. I was inspired with reading Rachel and Julian's tale. I was able to find comfort in reading it and able to relate them to my own current situation. I loved it. I am giving Christmas in Briarwood a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy reading clean and sweet historical romance. As always, I will be looking forward to reading more by MK McClintock in the future. She never disappoints with her books." -Locks, Hooks, and Books "Lots to Love! I loved the characters (Rachel and Julian), the setting, and the small community of Briarwood. Also, there are substantial and lovely themes packed into this novella including healing from trauma, risking to love again, trust, friendship, hope, second chances, and community support. Overall, I think Christmas in Briarwood is packed with a selection of substantial themes given the novella length. A side of slow burn romance is the icing on the cake! Recommended for fans of novellas, for readers who might be looking for a new series, and for those who love second chances and inspirational characters." -Ardent Bibliophile "I could see Montana with all the snow and the giant tree that sat in the middle of town that was decorated by everyone sharing their Christmas cheer. This was a quick read and it's really an after story about two people finding what's most important to them. I enjoyed the writing and all the town's people and want to read the rest of these books in the series." -Kitties and Kindles "This sweet holiday story is a perfect way to enjoy an afternoon of reading. Since this is the season of Christmas magic, true love will prevail." -BookBub reviewer MK McClintock is an award-winning author of historical romantic fiction, including the Montana Gallagher, Crooked Creek, and British Agent series. She is also the co-author of The McKenzie Sisters Mysteries series. Her stories of adventure, romance, and mystery sweep across the American West to the Victorian British Isles, with places and times between and beyond. With her heart deeply rooted in the past, she enjoys a quiet life in the northern Rocky Mountains. Learn more at www.mkmcclintock.com.