Jace Michaels, Hollywood's favorite cowboy, may have been born with dust on his boots, but he never expected his return to Banberry, Montana, would mean more than selling the family ranch. But a shadowy real estate investor is threatening to transform his hometown with soulless commercial projects, and Jace surprises himself by staying to fight for Banberry's future--and teaming up with the last person he expected. Aurelie Gardinier has built a new life in Banberry, working as a nurse practitioner for pregnant women, but a visa glitch threatens to send her back to her Caribbean island, where a threat from her past awaits. Jace is willing to say "I do" to a marriage of convenience to protect her, but what starts as a practical arrangement turns into a partnership neither of them saw coming. Together, they battle to protect both the town--and their hearts. Can a leading man with a cowboy's heart help Aurelie find the courage to fight for her future, or will both of them lose the roots--and the love--they're just beginning to find. Tropes readers love: Marriage of convenience Small-town rebuild Found family & community stakes Protective hero, heroine in danger.