One fooled town.Two fools in love.For years, life on the road is the only life hotshot rodeo star Dean “Wildcard” Slate knows. Until an injury forces him to step away from the spotlight and spend time on the small-town ranch he’s always wanted. Without the tabloids following his every move, Dean can finally enjoy the quiet life for a while and maybe even have some fun.Town sweetheart Marley … fun.
Town sweetheart Marley Arrowood is finally happy with the way her life is going. She’s escaped from her perfectly planned-out future, ditched the ex she didn’t love and fulfilled her dream of opening a bakery. But one night with a handsome cowboy changes everything when Marley discovers another kind of bun in the oven.
Neither Dean or Marley was looking for a relationship but after the town and the press catch wind of their short-lived affair, they have no choice but to fool everyone that they’re in love to keep their reputations in tact. But more fool them when their fake romance starts to fuel very real feelings…
Small towns house big hearts in this charming western romance from Mary Sue Jackson and Leslie North.
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Can they fake, fake a relationship?
Dan (Wildcard) Slate and Marley Arrowood have what is supposed to be a one night stand. The attraction between the two is electric. One thing, actions have consequences. Marley’s a pregnant single mom in a judgemental town, Dan is taking flake as a love-them-and-leave-them rodeo star. Marley’s new bakery business is having trouble getting off the ground; Dan is starting to have problems with his endorsements.
The baby is precious. They want to make a good life for it. What can they do? Why become fake engaged, of course. Along the way, Marley’s mom and ex-boyfriend make life difficult. How will this fake couple end their relationship? What new press releases will Dan’s agent suggest?
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I love this book! If you’re looking for a sweet, little drama story this is definitely one I’d recommend. Dean and Marley kind of get stuck in their own heads about their relationship. Well they find love with each other?
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In her bid for independence Marley spends the night with rodeo star Dean.
Marley has nearly always done what her mother has told her but after a seven year relationship that she has no feeling for she has had enough and makes her bid for independence. She leaves her job breaks up with her boyfriend and starts her own bakery. When her first day with her shop open goes badly she goes to the bar for a drink. But a group of women who side with her ex come in and harass her but are interrupted by the arrival of a gorgeous hunk who centers his attention on her. She offers to show him around town but they end up spending the night together. Several weeks later she find her plans with need to adapt to a change in her circumstances.
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A wonderful romantic read of a bullrider nearing the end of that part of his career, and trying to discover his future path. Dean “Wildcard” Slate had always wanted a ranch of his, so he was taking a break to look for a ranch. He looked at one in Trailheart, Montana, where he met Marley Arrowood in the local bar. She offered to give him a personal tour of the small town. They ended up spending the night together, but Dean made it clear to Marley that he was only passing through town. After looking at several other ranchers Dean decided to buy the one in Trailheart. He returns to town the same day that Harley finds out she was pregnant. When she sees him in town, she was so angry that she was not very discrete when she told him she was pregnant. Both of their reputations were in serious trouble, and they had to do something fast for damage control. That was when Dean’s agent came up with the fake fiancee idea.
Dean’s life professionally was headed into a transition that he was not mentally adapting to yet, but he was quick to adapt to the thought of fatherhood. Dean and Harley had a mutual attraction to each other, and they tried to help each with their problems. They did not force their relationship it just developed allowing for independence, respect, and moral support. Their lives were a demonstration of a couple having several major life changes at one time to navigate with compromises before they reached their happily ever after. Mary thank you for sharing this story with us.
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Dean is a reodo star and while passing thru a small town he meets marley and sparks fly, now two months later hes back to buy a ranch after he was injured and finds out marleys SURPISE. Will dean step up or leaving her hanging? Will a fake engagement turn into a real one?
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I really enjoyed this heartwarming romance. Don’t you just love it when you have everything figured out and just the way you want it and then life throws you a curveball? That is exactly what happens to Dean and Marley and I loved ever second of watching their relationship evolve as they tried to adapt and roll with the punches. I felt that the story was cute and featured plenty of heart and emotion. A terrific read. I am electing to post a truthful review.
A Book With Delightfully Written Main Characters!
The protagonists, Rodeo Star Dean and Baker/owner Marley have to be the cutest couple this year so far. They are perfect for each other even though they began their relationship as a one night stand with Marley ending up pregnant and initially, Dean no where in sight. Luckily, he came back to buy a ranch and moves Marley in. That’s when all the drama, romance, and partnership develops.
The storyline sets a good pace and holds interest from chapter to chapter. The characters were well-developed, multi-dimensional and believable.
I’m wholeheartedly recommending this book for your reading enjoyment, pleasure and satisfaction.
Peace.
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I really enjoyed Marley and Dean’s story. These two had a different beginning which made for an interesting story which captivated and left me with a smile.
Dean’s a rodeo hero, passing through the small town to buy a retirement ranch. Marley has struck out on her own, away from her overwhelmingly bossy mother, to open a bakery. She has dumped her fiancé and is having an “independence day” celebration at the local watering hole when she meets him. They have a one-nighter because she knows he’s leaving. Surprise, surprise! A little cow person is on the way to join the party. In order to mend their reputations, the plan a temporary engagement. She is finally getting her public, water wing, spunk on. Now they need to find out what compromise means. It’s a mildly steamy sweet romance! It’s nicely written and was a very enjoyable read.
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Oh my goodness Mary Sue Jackson’s book is truly brilliant, an absolutely jammed-packed with sugar and spice.
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The Cowboys Pregnant Fake Fiancée by Mary Sue Jackson and Leslie North is a great read. enjoyable,interesting,sweet and steamy cowboy romance story of Dean and Marley that you will love and enjoy; a bull rider and the baker love story that you couldnt put it down,well done!
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Great read about Dean and Marley and their path to love and happiness. I received an ARC copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A sweet cowboy romance read that didn’t disappoint. Dean and Marley’s characters were likable and so fun to watch as their one night of passion becomes more. I loved their connection and chemistry it was steamy from start to finish. A well written storyline with a heartfelt HEA makes this a must read.
3.5 Stars
The story line and character work were good. The book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was a quick, fun read. I look forward to more from this author.
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A well written sweet story hotshot rodeo star Dean Wildcard Slate and baker and Town sweetheart Marley Arrowood’s story. Of two people who have to learn to talk to each other and Marley has to let go of her hurt from the past. I enjoyed seeing this story come together. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I always love the work of these two authors when they combine and this is no exception It flows as well as all their books do and has a little bit of drama to keep you engaged
Marley Arrowood has finally escaped her controlling mother and the fiancee that was picked out for her and she is living her life opening her dream bakery Marley’s Marvelous Treats she also decides to live on the wild side and takes home Dean “Wildcard” Slate for one wild night Dean is also having to make changes in his life he is getting too old for the rodeo circuit and needs to build up a new life as a as a spokesperson and trainer to that plan he has purchased a ranch back in the town where he had one night of passion His past is a PR nightmare for him and Marley has her own problem when she discovers she is pregnant could they be the answer to one an others problems with a fake relationship but what happens when fake becomes real.