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Pete Ledbetter is obliged by his grand‑dad to find a partner, so he enlists the help of his Colorado ranch’s chef, Mary Jo Michaels, as a decoy bride. What starts as a convenient ploy quickly evolves into a genuine summer romance.
After a breakup, Pete must earn Mary Jo’s trust again, as her past hurt keeps her wary of his intentions. Their relationship challenges both the expectations of family duty and the possibility of a true marriage.
As their pretend engagement blurs the line between role and reality, Pete and Mary Jo confront doubts, past mistakes, and the openness needed to turn a temporary arrangement into lasting commitment.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Judy Christenberry
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