I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it. First I just need to say that I was a little disappointed in the editing of this ARC. I am used to typos and misspelled words or incorrect words used in context to the sentence and/or paragraph. It is common unfortunately to prevent piracy. While I do understand it, this book was littered with errors. It took me a lot longer to read than it should have as I was trying to figure out what was going on. I especially loved Lexi's magic bra. She took it off and the very next page, he took it off. Okay on to the review. The plot was a good one. I felt that it dragged in spots (but it could have been due to the errors). Cody comes home at Christmas time to spend with the family. He lives in New Year dealing in land development. After high school, he couldn't get away fast enough once his mother became ill. He only comes home for Thanksgiving and Christmas with the one exception of his mother's funeral. Not only did he leave his family but he left his girlfriend without even a good-bye. He was running from the pain of losing his mother. A problem that I had with that was he left before she passed away, missing out on her remaining time. This did not endear the character to me. Then he meets his father's care-giver and introduced himself to the gorgeous woman. Another check mark, IT WAS HIS FORMER GIRLFRIEND. It isn't until later that we find out that he is suffering from a form of PTSD. Okay now it all makes a little more sense. Lexi, has a wonderful son, Harry. He was absolutely wondering in the book. I truly felt for Lexi. She has had several curve balls thrown at her over the years but she keeps up a brave front. That is until Cody returns. I loved seeing prior characters throughout this story. Also having a dual POV format normally helps me to understand the characters and to identify with them. Unfortunately not here with Cody. There are a few sexy scenes so I would not recommend this book for anyone under the age of 18. The reason for the 4 stars versus 3, the author did make me feel while reading this book. Not all characters are perfect and likeable but they should make the reader FEEL. The reason it wasn't a 5 star isn't from the editing but I did feel it dragging at times.

ARC for honest review with no compensation received from NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press Once Upon A Cowboy Christmas is book 3 in the River Ranch series by Soraya M. Lane, Christmas second chance romance, standalone, emotional read. Lexi and Cody we high school sweethearts but when he went to college he never returned and broke Lexi’s heart. Now 15 years later he returns to the family ranch and who does he see...Lexi, who is his father caregiver/nurse. Can these here two mend the past and move forward to a HEA or will Lexi’s grudge keep them apart?

Cody and Lexi were teen sweethearts. Cody is very afraid of relationships and what heartbreak they can bring. But a trip home for Christmas finds Cody rethinking about his life and what he’s missed. Harry is just adorable and adds to the story so much. I loved Walters heart!