HELP WANTED
Widowed single dad Mac Tenley is determined to save his familyâs struggling guest ranch, the Elk Valley. And as a father of three rambunctious kids, he needs helpâfast. But the only applicant for his entry-level ranch hand position is a beautiful mystery woman from New York City...with no experience!
Undercover real estate developer Dani Vaughn is desperate to earn her ruthless fatherâs approval. To do that, she must convince Mac to give up Elk Valley. Getting hired is easy. Getting used to ranch life is tougher, and getting the handsome rancher to sell is near impossible. Especially now that sheâs falling for Mac and his family. But Daniâs secret still stands between her and happiness. Will the truth drive Mac away?
APRIL ARRINGTON grew up in a small Southern town and developed a love for movies and books at an early age. Emotionally moving stories have always held a special place in her heart. April enjoys collecting pottery and soaking up the Georgia sun on her front porch.
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ISBN: 978-1-474-08097-2
A HOME WITH THE RANCHER
© 2018 April Standard
Published in Great Britain 2018
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âHaving second thoughts?â
Dani glanced up, the grin on Macâs handsome face making her catch her breath.
Oh, boy. She was in more trouble than sheâd initially thought.
âNope.â She ripped her attention away from him and focused on Jaxon and the girls as they chased each other across the field. âIâm happy to help.â
âSo you say.â Macâs grin grew. He glanced at his kids before leaning in to whisper, âBut my girls can be a handful.â
She smiled and tapped his chest with a finger. âI can be a handful myself, in case you havenât noticed.â
His laughter faded and he studied her from head to toe. âOh, Iâve noticed.â
He shifted closer, his fingers caressing her elbow.
âWhatâre yâall whispering about?â
They sprang apart. Maddie stood a couple of feet behind Mac, frowning, and waiting for an answer. Nadine and Jaxon stood at their sisterâs side with smug grins.
âNothing.â Dani stumbled back.
Oh yeah. She was definitely in over her head.
Dear Reader,
Writers deal with thousands of words on a daily basis. We weigh syllables to create the right rhythm, sift through phrases to find those with the most impact and scrutinize words weâve typed for hours, trying our best to decide which ones to cut and which ones to save.
Over time, a few have become my favorites. One, in particular.
Home.
Thereâs something about it that warms my heart and helps me breathe easier. Something simple and precious. Something that has little to do with bricks or shingles and so much to do with the people I love and admire. Because thatâs how those people make me feel. Warm and welcome. Valued and forgiven. Thereâs no greater home in the world than the one you find in someone who has seen you at your worst...but still loves you just as much as when youâre at your best.
In A Home with the Rancher, Dani Vaughn wants to be seen. To be noticed and loved. And Mac Tenley has been searching for home for a long time. What they find in each other is more than either ever expected.