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Hannah Parrish is a determined rancher who must secure the future of her family’s Texas ranch. To do so, she arranges a marriage of convenience with widowed rancher Matt Walker, a man who sees her as a rival but eventually respects her vigor. As the two navigate their double life, they confront expectations of marriage, the realities of ranch life, and the notion that love can grow from unlikely beginnings.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Janet Dean
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