His bullet ? His responsibility
Caught in crossfire between a bounty hunter and an outlaw widowed mother Abby March catches a bullet in the shoulder. The Christmas tree she and her son were cutting is forgotten as they fall under the care of a dangerous stranger. As she recovers she finds that Ford Statler hides his softer side and has suffered the kind of loss she well understands. As Christmas and their parting approach she wonders if they could have so much more than a happy Christmas together.
Since the loss of his wife and child Ford Statler lives a reckless existence. He?s always known a mistake would be costly but never intended to harm an innocent. Now he?s made his bounty but missed seeing the small woman that the murderous outlaw held before him until it was too late. Saddled with the responsibility for an injured woman and boy he finds himself longing to provide them with so much more than a Christmas to remember.
