Their pretend relationship… Is becoming all too real Irrepressible Sadie Stolzfus refuses to wed someone who doesn’t understand her. To avoid an arranged marriage, she finds the perfect pretend beau in handsome but heartbroken Isaac Hostettler. Spending time with the unconventional Sadie is helping Isaac avoid matchmaking pressure—and helping him handle a difficult loss. But can they really be sure their convenient courtship isn't the real thing? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Coming soon! A Make-Believe Match by Renee Ryan will be available Jun 04, 2024.

From fling to fake fiancé? Anything can happen when the match is make-believe! In the latest from USA TODAY bestselling author Joanne Rock! Billionaire playboys aren’t marriage material. But “fake” marriage? What could possibly go wrong? Wedding fever has hit the town of Royal, Texas! And graduate student Jessica Lewis has made a deal with the devil. Her one-night stand—bad boy CEO Oliver Price—has agreed to be her pretend fiancé for the social season. Their off-the-charts chemistry makes their fake romance an easy sell. But the more events they attend, the more the make-believe feels very, very real. But for two commitmentphobes from different worlds, will chemistry be enough? Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. You’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding series: Book 1: A Cowboy Kind of Thing by Reese Ryan Book 2: Designs on a Rancher by LaQuette Book 3: Four Weeks to Forever by Karen Booth Book 4: Make Believe Match by Joanne Rock Book 5: Oh So Wrong with Mr. Right by Nadine Gonzalez Book 6: The Man She Loves to Hate by Jessica Lemmon

A one-night stand with the enemy? A fake engagement that turns too real? It’s all in this sizzling Texas Cattleman’s Club duo from Karen Booth and USA TODAY bestselling author Joanne Rock! Four Weeks to Forever by Karen Booth Business becomes pleasure when ex-lovers team up for the wedding of the year… Spending a hot night with head chef Colin Reynolds during a blackout was a mistake florist Corynna Lawson can’t afford to repeat. Especially now that they’re collaborating on a celebrity wedding. As they pair flowers and food, Corynna must resist the die-hard bachelor and their off-the-charts chemistry…and then she finds out she’s expecting his baby! Make Believe Match by Joanne Rock Will her fake fiancé prove love is real? Wedding fever has hit the town of Royal, Texas! And graduate student Jessica Lewis has made a deal with the devil. Her one-night stand—bad boy CEO Oliver Price—has agreed to be her pretend fiancé. Their explosive chemistry makes their fake romance an easy sell. But when make-believe starts feeling real, will desire be enough to bridge their different worlds?

She could never marry for love. But what about for a family? Still grieving her beloved fiancé’s death, Katie Mast is not interested in finding a new husband—even if the matchmaker believes widower Micah Bontrager and his three children are perfect for her. But Katie’s compassion knows no bounds and she agrees to nanny the little ones. Could this arrangement lead to a life—and love—she thought could never exist again? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: THEIR MAKE-BELIEVE MATCH by Jackie Stef Irrepressible Sadie Stolzfus refuses to wed someone who doesn’t understand her. To avoid an arranged marriage, she finds the perfect pretend beau in handsome but heartbroken Isaac Hostettler. Spending time with Sadie helps Isaac avoid matchmaking pressure—and handle a difficult loss. But can they really be sure their convenient courtship isn't the real thing? CLAIMING HER TEXAS FAMILY (A Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch novel) by Jolene Navarro After her marriage publicly falls apart, single mom Abigail Dixon has nowhere to go—except to the family she thinks abandoned her as a child. Not ready to confront the past, Abigail keeps her identity a secret from everyone but handsome sheriff Hudson Menchaca. Can he reunite a broken family…without losing his heart? EMBRACING HIS PAST by Christina Miller Stunned to learn he has an adult son, widower Harrison Mitchell uproots his life and moves to Natchez, Mississippi, to find him. But Harrison’s hit with another surprise: his new boss, Anise Armstrong, is his son’s adoptive mother. Now he must prove he deserves to be a father…and possibly a husband. For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired August 2022 Box Set – 1 of 2

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