Gotta be a joke. Sure, heâs heir to a Montana ranching empire, but Rance Phillips has no intention of perpetuating the dynasty just because a lifestyle magazine and his meddling father are pushing brides-to-be down his throat. But when his path unexpectedly crosses Ellie OâConnorâs, he pulls up short.
Once his college sweetheart, strong-willed, stubborn Ellie is now a widowed mother of four. Four? Rance should be running for the hills. Instead he lingers, then settles in, determined to help save her familyâs ranch for Josh, her eldest son.
Ellie doesnât want help. She doesnât want Rance! Well, actually she does. But he won't stay. Not forever. Â
So he needs to leave now. Before she falls for him again. Before her willpower crumbles. But mostly before Rance notices that Josh looks far too much like him!