Christmas in Smithville (Hometown, #4)
Gloria hasn't had an easy life, she's learned her lessons the hard way. She may have dressed flashy and dated a lot, but that's in the past. Now she's determined to change her reputation, and working along side the women in town as they prepare for the Christmas Pageant will give her a chance to prove she's not a flirt. Small towns never forget, but will Smithville give her a second chance? Ned, the county Deputy, has his own secrets to keep. He's heard the gossip about Gloria, but he sees all the kind things she does for the folks of Smithville. The upcoming Christmas Pageant will give him the opportunity to finally spend time with her, especially with his friends throwing them together, but can he overcome his frustrating stutter and talk to her, face to face? Fall in love with Ned and Gloria as all your favorite Smithville characters prepare for the Christmas Pageant, and get swept up into the most romantic Christmas Eve celebration ever!