A complete delight from beginning to end filled with laughter, love, and a few revelations, A Rancher’s Bride is a well executed, excellent story. ~ Slick, Guilty Pleasures
Blurb:
Welcome to Heart Falls, where there’s more at stake than the future of the Silver Stone ranch.
A standalone novel by New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend.
With the ranch teetering on the brink of disaster, accepting an invitation to the gala of the year is a top business priority for Luke Stone. Having a significant other on his arm isn’t merely a good idea, it’s a necessity. Doesn’t matter that he’s currently single—there’s a logical solution. Kelli is easy company, a vital part of ranch operations, and willing to sing Silver Stone’s praises all day long. She’ll be perfect.
Kelli James has kept a lot of secrets over the eight years since she boldly walked onto the ranch. Her biggest challenge, though, has been hiding her crush on the sexiest cowboy she’s ever laid eyes on. When Luke informs her they’re headed to the mountains for a week-long, work-related event, she’s not sure what to expect.
That he signed her up to play the part of the perfect rancher’s bride-to-be wasn’t it…
I really don’t know how author Vivian Arend keeps doing it; she continually writes sweet yet sexy western romances and keeps them fresh
and exciting. I loved the “fake fiancée” set up in A Rancher’s Bride especially since the “bride” has been sporting a major crush on the hero for years and despite their working relationship he couldn’t keep things platonic. I loved the heat between these two, the fact that they already knew one another fairly well, and how much they respected one another even before they gave in to their attraction.
When Luke Stone gets an invite to a networking gala having a significant other is a priority and despite his recent broken engagement he decides their ranch hand, Kelli James, whose expertise with the animals fits the bill. But their week away turns into so much more and the connections they make both personally and professionally will change their lives forever.
I so enjoyed watching these two fall and grow more enamored with each day, I loved the respect they had for one another and how easily they found it was to share their past with one another. Kelli’s past was complex and that made Luke appreciate her perseverance even more. I adored how important Silver Stone Ranch’s future was to Kelli and how she aimed to do everything to make sure it was there for generations to come.
One thing I always appreciate in Ms. Arend’s books is that while the story is focused on one couple, the family is always in the background to provide support, words of wisdom, and sometimes interesting surprises in luggage.
A complete delight from beginning to end filled with laughter, love, and a few revelations, A Rancher’s Bride is a well executed, excellent story.
4.5 stars
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