Deputy Sheriff Harlan Slade owes Belle Barnes a wedding, and sheâs ready to collect. The divorced single dad left Belle at the altar years ago. Now, for the sake of Belleâs ailing grandmother, he agrees to temporarily tie the knot. Their faux union quickly feels all too real, but Harlan must protect his young daughterâs feelings and his own bruised heart.
Belleâs passion for rescuing animals means frequent run-ins with the law. But she promises Harlan sheâll stay out of troubleâexcept for the kind she finds with him when old sparks fly. It seems Belle and Harlanâs short-term family has a future, until someone from their past threatens it all. Will Belleâs impulsive streak cost her the first real family sheâs ever known?
Deputy Sheriff Harlan Slade owes Belle Barnes a wedding, and sheâs ready to collect. The divorced single dad left Belle at the altar years ago. Now, for the sake of Belleâs ailing grandmother, he agrees to temporarily tie the knot. Their faux union quickly feels all too real, but Harlan must protect his young daughterâs feelings and his own bruised heart.
Belleâs passion for rescuing animals means frequent run-ins with the law. But she promises Harlan sheâll stay out of troubleâexcept for the kind she finds with him when old sparks fly. It seems Belle and Harlanâs short-term family has a future, until someone from their past threatens it all. Will Belleâs impulsive streak cost her the first real family sheâs ever known?