Melanie and Blake

SHORT STORY / 9,400 words. As president of the Cattle Ranchers Association, Blake Chambers doesn't know the first thing about organizing the Christmas Ball. Lucky for him, Melanie Woods does. The sexy lady takes charge and all goes smoothly until Blake's date cancels at the last minute. Melanie can't believe it when the handsome rancher asks her to step in and be his date. In the spirit of the holidays, how can she refuse?