He’s everything she’s always longed for

And everything she’s not allowed to have

When circumstances give Tess Barrett a shot at a fling with the star of all her high school dreams, she takes a leap…right into rancher Holt Chandler’s muscular arms. He’s way out of her league, but there’s no harm in just one night with the wealthy cowboy…right? Until a positive pregnancy test changes everything—for both of them.

Holt is determined to be a husband before a daddy, but Tess is not interested in a loveless marriage of convenience. Except Holt realizes that his feelings for the mother of his child are anything but convenient. And he’s got to show Tess that he’s not just interested in doing the right thing—he wants to build a future and a family with the woman who has lassoed his heart…

From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
The Cowboys of Whispering Canyon
Book 1: The Rancher's Temptation

Brenda Harlen is a multi-award winning author for Harlequin Special Edition who has written over 25 books for the company.

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