Colton Christmas Protector. Beth Cornelison

The Coltons of Texas saga reaches its thrilling climax with a tale of Christmas justice!Ex-cop Reid Colton is working double-time to help beautiful widow Penelope Barrington Clark. While investigating her dad, his family lawyer, the two are also trying to uncover who murdered Pen's husband…all while keeping their relationship professional! But when a bullet and their forbidden attraction change everything, it’s Reid to the rescue, determined to guard Pen and her son with his life.The last thing Penelope wanted was to fall for a sexy Colton who's not looking for forever. yet as Christmas approaches and their investigation heats up, the three start to feel like a family. And the best present of all? Solving the Colton clan’s biggest mystery!