The Christmas Train Series by Kaitlynn Clarkson, Virginia McKevitt

She’s got nowhere to go. He helps her. Now it’s her turn … and he’s in danger Rena Beckwith is broke and broken. Or at least, her heart is after the man she loves turns out to be a scoundrel. Unable to return home, she heads deeper into Montana on a mission with an uncertain ending.Samuel Farley is grateful to his sister for sending the pretty young woman to his home right when he needs an assistant... moreShe’s got nowhere to go. He helps her. Now it’s her turn … and he’s in danger Rena Beckwith is broke and broken. Or at least, her heart is after the man she loves turns out to be a scoundrel. Unable to return home, she heads deeper into Montana on a mission with an uncertain ending.Samuel Farley is grateful to his sister for sending the pretty young woman to his home right when he needs an assistant. They soon become friends, and Samuel feels the stirring of something more as they work together to care for the local schools.But a crisis looms and he is forced to focus on uncovering the trail of corruption that threatens to engulf him. As feelings for Rena grow, he must decide if the future is worth fighting for, and Rena must choose between opening her heart or fearing the risk. They are forced apart as trouble closes in, and Samuel has no idea if he will ever see her again. It’s something he fears even more than the danger he’s in.The Christmas Letter is Book 1 in The Christmas Train series. It is clean and wholesome with no swearing, steamy scenes, or violence. It contains brief references to the faith of the characters. It can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as part of the series. less

She never expected to attract a thief. He defends her. But the price could be their love …Ida Farley is on an urgent mission to deliver something important to her father. A long train journey in the middle of winter is the least of her worries. Someone wants the precious item and Ida soon realizes she’s being followed.James Farley is intrigued by the lovely young woman seated nearby and they strike up a friendship... moreShe never expected to attract a thief. He defends her. But the price could be their love …Ida Farley is on an urgent mission to deliver something important to her father. A long train journey in the middle of winter is the least of her worries. Someone wants the precious item and Ida soon realizes she’s being followed.James Farley is intrigued by the lovely young woman seated nearby and they strike up a friendship. But it isn’t long before he has to come to her rescue; someone is determined to steal something from her and James fears that she is in danger. Grateful for his help, Ida accepts his protection for the remainder of the journey.As they do their best to reach their destination unscathed, James is drawn to Ida. Feelings spring to life, but before they can make plans for the future, disaster strikes and turns his life upside down. Was the price of their love too high, after all? James hopes Ida will wait … but someone else is closing in on her heart.The Christmas Book is Book 2 in The Christmas Train series. It is clean and wholesome with no swearing, steamy scenes, or violence. It contains brief references to the faith of the characters. It can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as part of the series. less