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The Rancher's Fake Fiancé
When pressure from a big city developer to sell the ranch turns dangerous, there is only one option for Luke.
A fake engagement to his best friend's little sister and secret Ex Lexi Barrows!
To persuade the town of their ruse, Lexi is forced to move in with Luke, to his Montana ranch.
Just as old feelings reignite, it turns out Luke and Lexi weren’t the only ones keeping secrets.
Deep in the belly of this small town lies a secret that connects both of their families to a much more sinister mystery.
With time running out and the corporate giants circling.
Will the labyrinth of lies strengthen their bond, or divide the families at their roots?
A fake engagement to his best friend's little sister and secret Ex Lexi Barrows!
To persuade the town of their ruse, Lexi is forced to move in with Luke, to his Montana ranch.
Just as old feelings reignite, it turns out Luke and Lexi weren’t the only ones keeping secrets.
Deep in the belly of this small town lies a secret that connects both of their families to a much more sinister mystery.
With time running out and the corporate giants circling.
Will the labyrinth of lies strengthen their bond, or divide the families at their roots?
- GenresWesterns
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2023
166 people are currently reading
106 people want to read
About the author
Jennifer Rivers
8 books26 followersJennifer Rivers is a contemporary romance author with a little touch of mystery. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, she now lives in New England with her husband, two kids, and her two crazy pups.
When she's not dreaming up her next enemies to lovers or brother best friend suspenseful romance. She spends her time out and about with her two kids or in the kitchen feeding her cooking passion.
When she's not dreaming up her next enemies to lovers or brother best friend suspenseful romance. She spends her time out and about with her two kids or in the kitchen feeding her cooking passion.
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November 4, 2023
Written as though the intended audience were in elementary school, except for the explicit sex scenes. There is so much wrong with this story that I don't know where to begin, or if I even want to. Nope, don't want to. Wasted enough of my time already just reading it.
November 2, 2023
Totally Unexpected
This was a totally unexpected reading experience and I am very grateful for that. I was expecting the typical stereotype for 2nd chance, rancher, billionaire, fake relationship, best friend's sister trope...IT WASN'T!
As you get into the normal expected story set up, a mystery appears. Their love story builds as the mystery does to. More questions than answers come to light, and dangers build around them as they try to discover a deadly secret from their small towns past. You will get sucked in to the past as they uncover a secret that affects both of families and the town. HEA guaranteed! So do read.
This was a totally unexpected reading experience and I am very grateful for that. I was expecting the typical stereotype for 2nd chance, rancher, billionaire, fake relationship, best friend's sister trope...IT WASN'T!
As you get into the normal expected story set up, a mystery appears. Their love story builds as the mystery does to. More questions than answers come to light, and dangers build around them as they try to discover a deadly secret from their small towns past. You will get sucked in to the past as they uncover a secret that affects both of families and the town. HEA guaranteed! So do read.
July 18, 2024
loved it!
Absolutely love, a rancher and second chance romance book, especially when it’s a best friend sister! I loved everything about this book and especially the characters and I’m just an absolute suck for a best friend sister. I will say in some points this book is a little bit slow paced however, the slow paced parts do an integral part to the underlying storyline. I love the plot as you definitely didn’t see where that was going at first, which definitely intrigued me and I absolutely loved both characters and thought they were amazing and very mature with how they dealt with their past relationship.
Absolutely love, a rancher and second chance romance book, especially when it’s a best friend sister! I loved everything about this book and especially the characters and I’m just an absolute suck for a best friend sister. I will say in some points this book is a little bit slow paced however, the slow paced parts do an integral part to the underlying storyline. I love the plot as you definitely didn’t see where that was going at first, which definitely intrigued me and I absolutely loved both characters and thought they were amazing and very mature with how they dealt with their past relationship.
October 9, 2024
Suspenseful romance
Wow! I did not see that coming! Everything from pain, regret, love, lies, and murder.
Tales of Silver Creek's folk tails, daunting tunnels, exploration mines, ghosts, and decades long double murder by it's own sheriff, and what about the old oak tree...
- "no matter how the pieces fall, just remember that some things are worth fighting for."
I am reading all three books to this series. I love books that are about love and romance, but also suspense and "who done it" type of stories.
Jennifer Rivers is new to me as a reader, and I've only read one other book by this author, a one day read: 'Straight Up Single Dad'.
Enjoy and happy reading!
Wow! I did not see that coming! Everything from pain, regret, love, lies, and murder.
Tales of Silver Creek's folk tails, daunting tunnels, exploration mines, ghosts, and decades long double murder by it's own sheriff, and what about the old oak tree...
- "no matter how the pieces fall, just remember that some things are worth fighting for."
I am reading all three books to this series. I love books that are about love and romance, but also suspense and "who done it" type of stories.
Jennifer Rivers is new to me as a reader, and I've only read one other book by this author, a one day read: 'Straight Up Single Dad'.
Enjoy and happy reading!
October 31, 2023
The Rancher's Fake Fiance is a story about family and love. If you are expecting a regular cowboy story this one will keep you on the edge of your seat as the story twists and turns take you through a plot of murder, lies, and deceit. This is a goon second chance romance. The characters are very well written and you will feel like you know Luke and Lexi. This author had a way with words and I would highly recommend this book.
October 31, 2023
a story of a log time ago
Wow! Thought I was going to read a cowboy story. Instead a mystery with many twists and turns, stops and starts as well as a maze of underground tunnels with secrets. Lexi was easy to follow and feel like you were right along in the story with her. Luke and Jake were also very likable characters. Great story.
Wow! Thought I was going to read a cowboy story. Instead a mystery with many twists and turns, stops and starts as well as a maze of underground tunnels with secrets. Lexi was easy to follow and feel like you were right along in the story with her. Luke and Jake were also very likable characters. Great story.
March 17, 2024
This was a fun book to read, I enjoyed the mystery and backstory of the Town of Silver Creek. The author did a great job building the connection between the main characters Lexi & Luke which made their encounters quite steamy! Great book for a vacation escape. Looking forward to my next read by Jennifer Rivers!
October 28, 2023
I received an ARC Copy of this book, and I voluntarily chose to review it. This is a well written story with great characters. This was a quick easy read for me. I enjoyed reading this story. I would encourage everyone to get this one it is worth your time.
November 2, 2023
Poor example of wrigu
This book was poorly written. Disjointed, predictable, and filled with strange wording. If I weren't OCD I'd have quit reading rather quickly. An unfortunate pick, just glad I didn't pay for it.
This book was poorly written. Disjointed, predictable, and filled with strange wording. If I weren't OCD I'd have quit reading rather quickly. An unfortunate pick, just glad I didn't pay for it.
November 28, 2024
DF
Took many things that didn't make sense to me. Spoiler: first if his ranch has been in the family for generations so that would tie him to the town. A fake fiance doesn't seem like anymore track. The list just goes on frm there and didn't add up for me.
Took many things that didn't make sense to me. Spoiler: first if his ranch has been in the family for generations so that would tie him to the town. A fake fiance doesn't seem like anymore track. The list just goes on frm there and didn't add up for me.
June 22, 2025
marvelous mystery
And what a mystery it was. It kept me guessing until almost the end. I couldn’t figure out who the mysterious woman in the picture was. A lovely romance and mystery
And what a mystery it was. It kept me guessing until almost the end. I couldn’t figure out who the mysterious woman in the picture was. A lovely romance and mystery
November 10, 2023
I enjoyed Luke and Lexi’s book. It was an intriguing, and engaging read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
November 12, 2023
Worthy
What I thought started out as juvenile developed into a very intense mystery. It was fun reading about their relationship intensify as a whole town mystery unfolded.
What I thought started out as juvenile developed into a very intense mystery. It was fun reading about their relationship intensify as a whole town mystery unfolded.
November 14, 2023
The Rancher's Fake Fiancee
I enjoyed this book it had everything Suspense , intrigue, murder and alove like no other everything a good book should have.
I enjoyed this book it had everything Suspense , intrigue, murder and alove like no other everything a good book should have.
December 9, 2023
This book had several twists and turns that kept me going. It was a good romance mystery and fun read.
January 20, 2024
Great story
This story has suspence, danger,and trust, and keeps you turning the page to read what happens next, looking forward to reading more books from this author
This story has suspence, danger,and trust, and keeps you turning the page to read what happens next, looking forward to reading more books from this author
July 3, 2024
Uncovered secrets
What starts as a way to keep developers from getting his ranch turns into a real romance and a treasure has hunt full of secrets. Loved every minute of it.
What starts as a way to keep developers from getting his ranch turns into a real romance and a treasure has hunt full of secrets. Loved every minute of it.
March 22, 2025
DNF 18%. I echo the comments about bizarre reason for a fake engagement and about the writing style. I give up on this one…
April 30, 2025
Second chance at ter
Mystery,murder,friends,lovers, what more do you need in a book. Read “ The Ranchers Fake Fiancé. I liked it hope you do too.
Mystery,murder,friends,lovers, what more do you need in a book. Read “ The Ranchers Fake Fiancé. I liked it hope you do too.
August 11, 2024
an excellent mysterious read and the finding of true love once again ...
An enjoyable read ..
A town that holds secrets, and together luke and lexi discover, and reveal the secrets hidden...
An enjoyable read ..
A town that holds secrets, and together luke and lexi discover, and reveal the secrets hidden...
October 29, 2023
Sometimes fate takes pity and gives a second chance but that second chance doesn’t come without a price of learning the truth when the past comes back proving answers to questions that should have stayed buried. Lexi and Luke grew up together, fell in love but she wanted to continue her education leaving for school meant leaving Luke and so feeling it best they break up seeing the years they would be separated which hurt Lexi she took it that Luke was willing to just let her go without a fight. Luke understood why she needed to continue her education although she thought he didn’t care enough to fight for their love when it was just the opposite, he loved her enough to let her do what she needed to be complete but when a death brings her back giving them both a second chance to understand why she felt the need to leave and why he actually let her go all while figuring out a mystery from the past that involved both their families that ended up dividing the townspeople but will they figure it all out, where will it leave them, will she understand why he let her go, will he understand why she had to leave, and will they grab the second chance at happiness fate has given them?
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