Books like With a Stetson and a Smile; The Bridesmaid's Bet by Vicki Lewis Thompson
IN THE FIRST PART, Quinn Monroe, a shrewd New York investment banker, finds his financial acumen pitilessly challenged when Jo Fletcher, a ranch‑owner in desperate need of a cowboy’s expertise, asks for his help. Despite knowing little about roping or riding, Quinn is drawn to Jo’s infectious smile and vows to risk his reputation—and his heart—to save her ranch.
IN THE SECOND PART, Francesca Milano, a perpetually bridesmaid, places a high‑stakes bet that the next wedding she attends will be her own. When she meets Brett Swenson, the brooding bachelor next door who takes her seduction lessons, Francesca realizes she has always admired him. As Brett accepts her, the question remains: will he ever see her as more than a bridesmaid’s darling?
Both tales weave together themes of love, risk and the clash between career and heart—a contemporary romance where fortunes rise and true love is only one bet away.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Vicki Lewis Thompson
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