A Cove Creek Christmas ~ Love on the Outskirts by Cyn Taylor (Smoky Mountain Christmas Magic Series Novella 3)

DESCRIPTION:

Enos Dean Gunther III has spent his life in the mountains of Cove Creek, as have generations of Gunthers before him. Like many uplanders, Dean keeps to himself. An easy choice, since most of his time is spent trying to sober up his father. Then Heidi Coleman crashes a truck, practically on his doorstep. The cute redhead he knew from school has grown to be quite the beauty. Dean is shocked she’s so far from town and knocking on his door. Everyone in Cove Creek knows the Gunthers do not welcome outsiders.Of all the areas to skid off the road after hitting a deer, God has allowed it to be right next to the Gunther property. Heidi knows the stories of the Gunther family; most recently, those about the drunkard father and his wild man of a son, Dean. Once a childhood friend, Dean is referred to now by most townsfolk as Edge. The truck is stuck in a snowbank, there’s no cell service and not another person in sight. The deer she grazed is down, bleeding, and needs help. When Heidi sees the smoke rising above the treetops, she sets off in that direction, assuring the animal she will return. Little does she know her trek will land her in a whole heap of trouble.The town bad-boy and the church-going-good-girl will soon be hip-deep in danger, snow, and each other’s lives. To win the day, each must rely on the other. Especially when, against all odds, love comes calling.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS:

The magic of snow and beautiful mountains are central to Cove Creek, Tennessee in Ms. Taylor’s series. Book 3 made me feel as though I was a returning member of the story family and community. Familiar characters from the previous two books weave in and out of the story as it focuses on Heidi, Chloe’s cousin and childhood best friend. Now a respected veterinarian, Heidi has made her mark on the town. She not only cares for ailing animals, but also helps find placement for those strays without owners. By accident, she encounters an old friend—a former crush--who just happens to have a special relationship with a legendary deer called Spirit. Can Spirit’s “magic” be enough to heal and rekindle past relationships in Cove Creek? You won’t be disappointed.               5 Stars - "A Lovely Series" - Greer C. 

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This book was so sweet. I fell in love with the characters and couldn’t wait to find out if everything worked out in the end. It was a quick read and perfect with a cup of hot chocolate. I can’t wait to return to Cove Creek. 5 Stars - "Enjoyable Easy Read" - J. Wil 

FROM THE AUTHOR:

Multi-published, multi-genre author Cyn Taylor writes Southern Contemporary Romantic Suspense based in the Smoky Mountains and Appalachian area. Her books include strong characters that must come to grips with a twist of fate and faith that takes their lives in an entirely different direction than they had charted out for their future.

Smoky Mountain Mist is Taylor's first series. Blue Mountain Sky, Red Morning Glory and Dawn's Gray Light are the three books completing that series. In 2019, Taylor published A Cove Creek Christmas, the first novella in the Smoky Mountain Christmas Magic series as well as Truffles & Kisses, book one in the Smoky Mountain Magic series. All books are works of fiction, although the reader may recognize many of the locations named in the books. Taylor’s romantic fiction books are charming, clean reads written with humor and happy conclusions.

Taylor released her first children’s book, Theodore the Dancing Christmas Horse, in 2019 written under the pen name of LeNai LaRue. The author currently has a Young Adult Fantasy trilogy in the works along with a Familial Comedy and a mystery series. Pet and people journals are also available from this author.

Taylor began her career as a published author in 2016 when she signed a contract with a small publishing company for her Smoky Mountain Mist series. In 2018, after being granted the rights back to her first books, Taylor went the route of Indie publishing by redesigning her covers and re-releasing those first three books.

That same year, Taylor started her own publishing company, Thunder Ridge Publishing (TRP), with the hope of assisting unpublished authors in getting their books to press. TRP designed, edited and published the works of two outside authors between January and August 2019.

A freelance photojournalist, Taylor writes faith, community and feature articles for local newspapers. She says her experiences in writing about life as it is lived by salt of the earth local folks is inspiring, and has helped create the background, as well as some of the unique individuals, featured in her books.

Taylor lives in Knoxville Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. She and husband Brent have carved out their dream home on his family farm at the peak of Copper Ridge, along with a feral cat and other woodland creatures who come round to visit. The couple has two married adult children and nine grandchildren.

The author says she also gets some of the best inspiration and ideas for storylines and characters when she accompanies Brent, an accomplished angler, on fly-fishing excursions to the Smokies and local tailwaters. He fishes, she writes, life is good.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Language: English

Paperback: Yes

Dimensions: 5.5" X 8.5"

Publication Date: February 15, 2021