Drew Ludington left Cupid Ridge in disgrace nearly a year ago, determined never to return. But when his mother needs him, duty wins over pride. He agrees to go back for one weekend—on one condition. His business partner comes with him.

Carly Dubrow owes Drew more than she can ever repay. When he showed up at her struggling inn needing a place to stay, he didn’t just help keep the lights on—he helped save her dream. So when Drew asks her to pose as his fiancée in front of his family, she doesn’t hesitate. Especially not when she’s been harboring a quiet crush on the rugged cowboy for months.

What starts as a simple favor quickly becomes something far more complicated. Drew’s family is warm, welcoming, and impossible to lie to. The longer Carly pretends, the harder it becomes to ignore how real everything feels—from the way Drew looks at her to the pull of a town that feels like home before she’s even ready to admit it.

Cupid Ridge was supposed to be a temporary stop. Falling for Drew—and the life he left behind—was never part of the plan.

Tropes:
Fake Engagement Romance
Cowboy Hero Romance
Small-Town Return Romance
Forced Proximity Love Story
Slow-Burn to Steamy Romance
Warm, Close-Knit Family
Second-Chance at Home Vibes
Happily-Ever-After Ending