She has three rules for her fake marriage to the billionaire rancher who galloped into her life. He breaks every one of them. But he’s afraid she might just break his heart.Kayla Cartwright learned that being independent was safer than risking a relationship again. Her ex had left her at a dead end. She’d given up everything for him and when she found her way back, she moved to a new town, … town, started over, and focused on the future.
Dallen Hawkins is known for his wild ways on and off the ranch but he learned long ago to trust horses more than women. The Hawkins brothers have a reputation for being rich and rugged, but after a disagreement, they became estranged and he’s desperate to reunite the family.
Neither wants to be in a relationship but a chance meeting at the same wedding prompts them to decide they too could say I do.
For Kayla, it’s to get her family off her back and so she doesn’t have to answer no when asked if she’s dating, engaged, or married. Dallen, heir to the world-famous Hawk Ridge Hollow Ski Resort and global holdings, can move forward with updates to the ranch if he gets married—thanks to the stipulation in his father’s will.
But can she tame the handsome, wealthy, and wild cowboy? Can he win her heart? Only if they don’t allow mistakes of their past to dictate the future.
This is book 2 in Rich & Rugged, Hawkins Brothers Romance series. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience. It is a sweet, “clean and wholesome” romance without swearing or mature content and contains a HEA.
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From the moment Kayla describes the cowboy in the truck next to her, I was hooked. Who doesn’t love the strong, silent cowboy?
This story has real family issues, but never feels too heavy. Kayla and Dallen are definitely opposites, but share a faith and a desire for a happy family.
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Kayla and Dallen first encounter one another at coffee shop after being stuck in a traffic jam and Kayla is uncharacteristically chatty with him. They meet again later the same day at the rehearsal for Kayla’s sister’s wedding where Dallen pretends to be Kayla’s date because of the way she is being treated by her mother and sister. Dallen is estranged from his brothers and both are hesitant about getting involved with anyone due to being being burned in the past, but one thing leads to another and they are “fake engaged”. Dallen cannot access his inheritance or participate in the family business unless he is married and that is part of his motivation for for the fake engagement, the other being that Kayla is the first woman he has been attracted to in a long time. Kayla is mortified that her family has pushed Dallen into the engagement because he is part of a wealthy family. She is genuinely attracted to him and now can’t say anything without appearing phony. Kayla and Dallen fumble along both wanting to trust the other one without being able to because they have agreed the engagement is fake. This means that they also do not tell each other how they feel. One misunderstanding leads to another and another, but eventually they overcome the fears.
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When I read the first book I was hoping we would get Kayla’s story. And I was not disappointed. I enjoyed getting to know her and her family better and the rugged cowboy she cooks up a farce with. They had some good times together and good discussions. I look forward to reading about his twin.
Kayla is on her way to her sisters wedding when she sees Dallen when they are both stuck in traffic. Not the likely place to first see your possible new love. Well this is there story and that was the begging. She needs to find a horse, last minute for her sister, who’s a bridezilla so she can come into her wedding on horseback. She calls a number she finds online and arranges the horse. Dallen a rancher and also part of a resort dynasty. We met his brother Tripp and now fiancé also Kayla’s friend in the first story. Can these two through happenstance meetings in a coffee shop then at the sisters wedding overcome brokenness from previous relationships and family dynamics find love again?
This is a fun story. Yeah, gets your heart too. Loved this characters and the way they interact with each other. Love their heart for staying true to their faith. With God all things are possible. Read, enjoy, blessings. Off to start the third book in the series with another Hawkins brother.
fake engagement that becomes a real romance
Fake relationships are always messy, but usually really fun to read, this book is no exception. If you like cowboys and weddings, and fake engagements, this one is a fun read. Very enjoyable characters and an entertaining plot.
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Her boyfriend has left her and now she finds herself in a new place. She will never allow a man that close again. His family is big but he trust horses instead of women but the need to do more means a marriage. They make the deal but will it become more? Follow them to see what will happen
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