Wanted: A Practical Bride.

Widowed preacher Hugh Arness needs a wife- not for love, but to bring stability to his quiet Montana home and his withdrawn young son, Evan. He never expects Annie Marshall- a woman far too young and far too lovely for his liking- to be the one answering his ad. Agreeing to a trial arrangement until Christmas, with her strict grandfather keeping watch, Hugh resolves to find a more suitable bride before the seasons end.

For Annie, the chance to find security without risking the heartbreak of love feels like a blessing. Determined to prove she belongs, she pours...

Wanted: A Practical Bride.

Widowed preacher Hugh Arness needs a wife- not for love, but to bring stability to his quiet Montana home and his withdrawn young son, Evan. He never expects Annie Marshall- a woman far too young and far too lovely for his liking- to be the one answering his ad. Agreeing to a trial arrangement until Christmas, with her strict grandfather keeping watch, Hugh resolves to find a more suitable bride before the seasons end.

For Annie, the chance to find security without risking the heartbreak of love feels like a blessing. Determined to prove she belongs, she pours her heart into creating a home to cherish- one Hugh wont want to let go. But as she wins Evans trust and begins to thaw Hughs guarded spirit, she discovers the kind of home and happiness she never thought possible.

As the holiday weaves its magic, will the walls around Hughs heart finally come down? As the snow deepens and Christmas draws near, will their practical parntership transform into the family they both secretly long for?