Better Than a Crown

A delightful Christian romance that will leave you cherishing the heart of Christmas!Always a princess, never the queen.As a runner-up in 27 competitions, Heather Francis tries to teach young contestants there's more to pageants than winning, even though her mother never got that memo. It's hard enough to focus and ignore the inner voice calling her a fraud without being attracted to Grizzly Gulch Resort's brooding temporary chef.Levi Esteban's temp job as chef in Helena, Montana, and caregiver for his niece, Shelby, would be perfect if it weren't for the Miss Snowflake Christmas festivities. Levi's been against pageantry all his life and isn't about to change his stance, regardless of his fascination with Shelby's coach.When Shelby's parents' trip is extended, Levi and Heather must join forces to care for her and pull off the pageant. Is there something better than a crown in their future?"I felt I would definitely want to be friends with [Heather] in real life!""I was swept into the story immediately and had a hard time putting it down.""I was expecting a happy Christmas book, but I received so much more."If you love Christian contemporary romance series that focus on engaging characters, strong communities, and deep faith - clean, wholesome, sweet, and inspirational romances - you've come to the right place! About the Christmas in Montana Romance SeriesWelcome to Helena, Montana, and fall in love at Christmas! Enjoy the rich heritage and innate charm of Montana's capitol city in this Christmas romance series celebrating heart-warming stories of love and second chances as Marisa, Bren, and Heather discover love amid the glitz of beauty pageants. 1. More Than a Tiara2. Other Than a Halo3. Better Than a Crown