Billionaire Ranchers Second Generation Series by April Murdock

Can a fake engagement lead to real love?After so many years of looking up to her big sister, Ashlyn snaps when Grace says she’s getting married. Claiming she’s getting married too, Ashlyn scrambles to find a stand in for Mr. Right because she’s not so much as seeing someone, let alone engaged.The question is, who would be willing to pretend they’re going to marry her?Cole wants to get noticed by his boss, so when the boss’ daughter asks him a favor, he hesitates... moreCan a fake engagement lead to real love?After so many years of looking up to her big sister, Ashlyn snaps when Grace says she’s getting married. Claiming she’s getting married too, Ashlyn scrambles to find a stand in for Mr. Right because she’s not so much as seeing someone, let alone engaged.The question is, who would be willing to pretend they’re going to marry her?Cole wants to get noticed by his boss, so when the boss’ daughter asks him a favor, he hesitates.When Cole decided he wanted more responsibility on the ranch, getting engaged to his boss’ daughter wasn’t part of the plan. Their friendship isn’t strong enough for him to not be mad at her cunning request. He’s an honest man, a good man, and tricking people isn’t who he wants to be.But there’s more to his hesitation. The secret crush he’s hidden might make it impossible for him to pull this off. When the truth comes out, everything that matters could be lost.Can he convince her his feelings are real when the time comes? Or will their fake arrangement ruin any chance at love for them both? less

Georgia Shipley is known to be a heartbreaker and she wears that truth like a badge of honor.Her father has ordered her to stay away from the new ranch hand—well, all of the ranch hands—but she just can’t help herself. This new one’s a hottie. Exactly her type.Widower and single dad Hunter Kade needs a fresh start. And then some.He has one priority right now—taking care of his daughter. To do that, he has to find a job... moreGeorgia Shipley is known to be a heartbreaker and she wears that truth like a badge of honor.Her father has ordered her to stay away from the new ranch hand—well, all of the ranch hands—but she just can’t help herself. This new one’s a hottie. Exactly her type.Widower and single dad Hunter Kade needs a fresh start. And then some.He has one priority right now—taking care of his daughter. To do that, he has to find a job. The ranch hand opportunity at Hickory Hollow is one he can’t afford to mess up.Hunter has never met anyone like Georgia. She gets under his skin. It’s wonderful and terrible at the same time. But he’s worried about losing the job he desperately needs because of her. She’s a troublemaker and she doesn’t even seem to understand what’s at stake.These two can’t get along yet they can’t seem to stay apart. The attraction, along with the snippy barbs, crackle in the air like electricity.As they finally start to pull the layers back, will these two find that they’re more alike than they thought? less

Britta Bolton has known and loved Mav her whole life – as friends. She’s willing to be the friend he needs even if her own happiness is sacrificed.She’s interested in dating someone else, but she promptly puts that plan on hold to come to the rescue of her best friend. She loves his company and they know each other inside and out. While a marriage of convenience isn’t what she really sees for herself, she’s more than willing to make this plan work for the guy who’s always been there for her... moreBritta Bolton has known and loved Mav her whole life – as friends. She’s willing to be the friend he needs even if her own happiness is sacrificed.She’s interested in dating someone else, but she promptly puts that plan on hold to come to the rescue of her best friend. She loves his company and they know each other inside and out. While a marriage of convenience isn’t what she really sees for herself, she’s more than willing to make this plan work for the guy who’s always been there for her.Maverick Tucker is in a bit of a pickle. He’s ready for the promotion he’s worked so hard for at Bolton Farms but his father thinks he needs a wife before that promotion becomes a reality.When Britta agrees to marry him and promises that their marriage will be permanent, he’s reluctant for only a moment. He’s actually relieved that his problem is solved. And marrying his best friend doesn’t sound half bad.As they go through the motions of being engaged and making it seem real, things start to change. Mav sees that Britta may make more of a sacrifice than he can ask of her. She’s still all in for their plan, but he knows he should put a stop to it.When he thinks of breaking their engagement off, his heart is wounded. He’s shocked at his feelings. Now he doesn’t know if he should let her go or fight for her.Was their friendship always destined to become a true-to-life love story? less

Catherine Langston is a cowgirl through and through. She loves ranch life and she loves working there. But after some time in the city, she’s seeing there’s value to a wider wardrobe, a stylish hairdo, and expertly applied make up. Now if Shane, the guy she’d been crushing on since she was a teenager, would notice it might be worth the effort.Shane Bolton is the last of his siblings to be unattached. Everyone knows it’s his turn and he’s kind of on the hot seat... moreCatherine Langston is a cowgirl through and through. She loves ranch life and she loves working there. But after some time in the city, she’s seeing there’s value to a wider wardrobe, a stylish hairdo, and expertly applied make up. Now if Shane, the guy she’d been crushing on since she was a teenager, would notice it might be worth the effort.Shane Bolton is the last of his siblings to be unattached. Everyone knows it’s his turn and he’s kind of on the hot seat. But he’s not interested in marrying any girl who doesn’t meet his very high standards.When Cat’s parents sign over majority ownership of their ranch to Bolton Farms, Shane is chosen to run it. Cat wants to prove that they made the wrong decision. They should have turned it over to her.She’ll choose to work with Shane, but working so closely with him could bring out a rivalry that will ruin their relationship. But will he see the value in Cat that he’s managed to overlook until now? less

Rebecca Hilton and Casey Shipley have been friends since college. She loves it that he’s dependable and loyal, but that doesn’t make him dating material for her.Casey fell in love with Rebecca almost the instant they met. But she has a “type” and he doesn’t check all the boxes.When she shows up unexpectedly at his family’s ranch, he’s thrilled to see her. But he soon realizes she has eyes for his brother. His well-built, ruggedly handsome brother... moreRebecca Hilton and Casey Shipley have been friends since college. She loves it that he’s dependable and loyal, but that doesn’t make him dating material for her.Casey fell in love with Rebecca almost the instant they met. But she has a “type” and he doesn’t check all the boxes.When she shows up unexpectedly at his family’s ranch, he’s thrilled to see her. But he soon realizes she has eyes for his brother. His well-built, ruggedly handsome brother. Since he wants her to be happy, he agrees to help her get close to his brother.But as clues start mounting up that Casey might be her soulmate, Rebecca starts to wonder why she and Casey never even kissed. And he looks back on their past with regret that he never let her know how he felt back in their college days.Will Casey get a second chance to win the woman he knows is his forever love? And is Rebecca willing to see if their friendship is really something more? less

Dixie Young needs a husband. Her ranch is failing and the only hope for her family is to find a partner. Her mother wants her to fall in love and marry a man to help, but Dixie is more realistic. And she’s on the rebound. After a nasty breakup, she finds out she’s pregnant and having a child out of wedlock will not work for her mother.Junior Shipley has lost at love. Recently. In fact, he’s on the rebound when he finds out about Dixie’s need to get married... moreDixie Young needs a husband. Her ranch is failing and the only hope for her family is to find a partner. Her mother wants her to fall in love and marry a man to help, but Dixie is more realistic. And she’s on the rebound. After a nasty breakup, she finds out she’s pregnant and having a child out of wedlock will not work for her mother.Junior Shipley has lost at love. Recently. In fact, he’s on the rebound when he finds out about Dixie’s need to get married. He has no grand illusions of marrying the girl of his dreams. He’s well beyond that place now. But he’s willing to settle for comfort and a decent business arrangement.Two broken hearts coming together for reasons other than love. This has failure written all over it. But it has to work. She needs help for her ranch and a father for her child. He needs a purpose in life. An arranged marriage of convenience seems to be the ticket.The problem is that Dixie hasn’t mentioned the baby to her husband-to-be. She can’t bring herself to do it. She’s afraid he’ll walk away. But there’s no guarantee he’ll stay once he finds out – even after they’re married. less