This is another of the 12 Brides of Christmas series. It was a really fun read. I really love the pioneering time period in history when people were starting to make their ways west and settle new areas. It's probably my favorite. This story takes place in Wyoming at the Winfield stage coach stop.
Polly Winfield and her family run a stage coach stop preparing the guests and workers, meals, shelter and the needs that they can continue their journeys. Polly is 18 and one of the drivers, Jacob has gotten to know her. Being that she has been away from all the comforts of home for quite a while, she finds herself missing the beautiful Christmas trees that she would enjoy each Christmas season.
This year it appears that there won't be a Christmas tree. Polly asks her father if she could enlist one of the stage drivers to hunt for a suitable tree. Her father agrees and Polly asks Jacob to see if he can find her one. Christmas draws closer but so far he was unable to find one.
The stage is very late and causes Polly's father to be very concerned because of the very snowstorm and he decides to set out to see if he can locate them and help them. Polly asks to go along and brings some food and medical supplies in case they are needed.
After struggling to find their way, they come across Jacob and the wagon which is no longer able to continue. Polly and her father struggle to keep the injured passengers warm and the fire that Jacob started needs more wood to keep it going. They must use some parts of the wagon and this is when Polly sees a little Christmas tree that Jacob has brought.
This is a very touching and sweet story of trials of this time period and the strong men and women of this era. I highly recommend this story to give you that wonderful warm holiday spirit!
I received an ebook copy of this story from the publisher for my honest review, which I have given.
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