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When the Texas Cattleman's Club launches a sting operation, Alexander Kent needs a convincing spouse to play along. The known playboy is reluctant to admit a real wife, so he turns to Stephanie Firth, a plain‑spoken high‑school drama coach who agrees to act as Mrs. Kent for the assignment.
As the act progresses, Alexander finds himself drawn to Stephanie’s quiet beauty. He slips a ring onto her finger, and the boundary between role and reality begins to blur.
The story follows their awkward, yet growing connection and asks whether the fantasy can evolve into a genuine partnership or remain just a temporary cover for a double life.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Cathleen Galitz
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