Hearts Upon a Midnight Clear

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Except at Harper Farm.

Emily Harper had it all: a caring, devoted husband, a comfortable home, and a baby on the way. Her family's future in the Territories looked bright indeed, until an unspeakable tragedy robbed her of her husband. Now, on Christmas Eve, she can find little reason to rejoice. As the winter tightens its grip, she's all alone with a baby, and to top things off, her son is sick.

Alex Sullivan only had one more visit to make before heading home for Christmas. When the young doctor finds himself snowed in at Harper Farm, however, he discovers that Emily's son isn't the only one who needs help. He knows how to heal the body. But will he be able to heal Emily's spirit as well?

A sweet and clean historic Western short story with a holiday theme and a happy ending, this story takes place approximately 20 years before the novel In Love's Territory.