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Desiree Parrish, a single mother on her Texas ranch, faces the imminent escape of her abusive ex‑husband. To keep her young daughter safe, she devises an unconventional plan: hire a big, brawny husband who can stand in as bodyguard without scaring the child. Her contract brings Carter Prescott, a cowboy eager to own land, into her home as a practical partner. While their arrangement begins as a mutually convenient arrangement, the two must confront deeper feelings and hidden truths as the initial deal unravels.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Joan Johnston
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