Mistletoe Mistake — Caroline Clemmons

Mistletoe Mistake was originally included in the anthology Wild Western Women…Mistletoe, Montana. This version has been expanded. Shannon Callahan worked hard to become a physician. In New York, she meets resistance to a woman doctor and feels she is no more than a midwife. When the opportunity arises for her to go to Montana and be the only doctor in the town of Mistletoe, she grabs the chance. Riley McCallister is sheriff of Mistletoe. When he learns the new doctor is a woman, he is shocked and vows never to let her treat him -- no matter how beautiful she is. Slowly, Shannon's skill wins his respect -- and more. Shannon's expertise and dedication during a measles epidemic convinces the town she is a good doctor -- but does their acceptance come too late?