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A Rancher of His Own
The new baker in town is missing one key ingredient—the perfect partner!
Single dad Andrew Morrow had several reasons for needing a fresh start, but none more important than his two daughters. He's busy transforming the residents' favorite bakery in Haven, Nevada, and his attraction to local rancher Sarah Stafford is a distraction he can't entertain—but the sparks between them are too hot to ignore. Still, he can't afford to lose his heart when he's supposed to be focusing on family…
For Sarah, change is long overdue in this sleepy little town—especially the social scene. Then she meets Andrew, and everything inside her goes soft and gooey—like the filling in his delectable beignets. His devotion to his daughters only makes him more appealing, and suddenly Sarah finds herself willing to open her long-guarded heart. But will Andrew let her into his life…for real?
From Harlequin Special Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
A Match Made in Haven Romance
Book 1: The Sheriff's Nine-Month Surprise
Book 2: Her Seven-Day Fiancé
Book 3: Six Weeks to Catch a Cowboy
Book 4: Claiming the Cowboy's Heart
Book 5: Double Duty for the Cowboy
Book 6: One Night with the Cowboy
Book 7: A Chance for the Rancher
Book 8: The Marine's Road Home
Book 9: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe
Book 10: The Rancher's Promise
Book 11: The Chef's Surprise Baby
Book 12: Captivated by the Cowgirl
Book 13: Countdown to Christmas
Book 14: Her Not-So-Little Secret
Book 15: The Rancher's Christmas Reunion
Book 16: Snowed In with a Stranger
Book 17: Her Favorite Mistake
Book 18: A Rancher of His Own
Single dad Andrew Morrow had several reasons for needing a fresh start, but none more important than his two daughters. He's busy transforming the residents' favorite bakery in Haven, Nevada, and his attraction to local rancher Sarah Stafford is a distraction he can't entertain—but the sparks between them are too hot to ignore. Still, he can't afford to lose his heart when he's supposed to be focusing on family…
For Sarah, change is long overdue in this sleepy little town—especially the social scene. Then she meets Andrew, and everything inside her goes soft and gooey—like the filling in his delectable beignets. His devotion to his daughters only makes him more appealing, and suddenly Sarah finds herself willing to open her long-guarded heart. But will Andrew let her into his life…for real?
From Harlequin Special Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
A Match Made in Haven Romance
Book 1: The Sheriff's Nine-Month Surprise
Book 2: Her Seven-Day Fiancé
Book 3: Six Weeks to Catch a Cowboy
Book 4: Claiming the Cowboy's Heart
Book 5: Double Duty for the Cowboy
Book 6: One Night with the Cowboy
Book 7: A Chance for the Rancher
Book 8: The Marine's Road Home
Book 9: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe
Book 10: The Rancher's Promise
Book 11: The Chef's Surprise Baby
Book 12: Captivated by the Cowgirl
Book 13: Countdown to Christmas
Book 14: Her Not-So-Little Secret
Book 15: The Rancher's Christmas Reunion
Book 16: Snowed In with a Stranger
Book 17: Her Favorite Mistake
Book 18: A Rancher of His Own
272 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published April 1, 2025
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About the author
Brenda Harlen
433 books83 followersBrenda’s first love was reading.
According to her mother, she fell in love with books even before she could read and was always content when she had a book in her hands. It didn’t surprise anyone when she decided that she wanted to be a writer, but she was encouraged to pursue “a real job” first.
So she did—she became a lawyer. Two years of practicing law taught her a lot about the world—and reinforced her determination to become a writer. Because in fiction, she could promise a happy ending!
Thankfully, she had already met and married a wonderful man to inspire her fictional heroes. And when she was on maternity leave after the birth of their first son, he encouraged her to take a romance writing course at the local community college. It was while enrolled in this class that she completed her first (still unpublished) manuscript.
Three more manuscripts and another baby followed. And then, in June 2002, she finally got the call from Susan Litman—an editorial assistant and contest judge—offering to buy the manuscript she’d submitted to RWA’s Golden Heart® contest as “From This Moment.” This story was re-titled McIver’s Mission and released by Silhouette Intimate Moments in May 2003.
According to her mother, she fell in love with books even before she could read and was always content when she had a book in her hands. It didn’t surprise anyone when she decided that she wanted to be a writer, but she was encouraged to pursue “a real job” first.
So she did—she became a lawyer. Two years of practicing law taught her a lot about the world—and reinforced her determination to become a writer. Because in fiction, she could promise a happy ending!
Thankfully, she had already met and married a wonderful man to inspire her fictional heroes. And when she was on maternity leave after the birth of their first son, he encouraged her to take a romance writing course at the local community college. It was while enrolled in this class that she completed her first (still unpublished) manuscript.
Three more manuscripts and another baby followed. And then, in June 2002, she finally got the call from Susan Litman—an editorial assistant and contest judge—offering to buy the manuscript she’d submitted to RWA’s Golden Heart® contest as “From This Moment.” This story was re-titled McIver’s Mission and released by Silhouette Intimate Moments in May 2003.
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March 20, 2025
Andrew moves to Haven with his two daughters to open a bakery. He previously met and had a one night stand with Sarah. When they met again in Haven, Andrew neglected to tell Sarah that he had two daughters from a previous marriage, even when she toured his new home and made a comment about not buying a home in the same neighborhood because the houses were too big for 'one person'. Even when she commented on the color schemes of the two bedrooms, he said nothing.
I was not enamored of Andrew after he deliberately left out the fact that he had two daughters, who were coming to live with him in Haven. Also, it seemed like he was intent on keeping his sex with Sarah apart from his 'real' life; he treated her more like a side-piece. I felt he didn't respect her or her opinions. Despite the fact that he deceived her regarding his children, and he wasn't willing to listen to Sarah when she had real concerns about those children, Sarah kept going back for more.
A small quibble: the title was a little confusing because in the beginning Sarah said she helped out on the ranch but it seemed like it was more of an administrative position.
I was not enamored of Andrew after he deliberately left out the fact that he had two daughters, who were coming to live with him in Haven. Also, it seemed like he was intent on keeping his sex with Sarah apart from his 'real' life; he treated her more like a side-piece. I felt he didn't respect her or her opinions. Despite the fact that he deceived her regarding his children, and he wasn't willing to listen to Sarah when she had real concerns about those children, Sarah kept going back for more.
A small quibble: the title was a little confusing because in the beginning Sarah said she helped out on the ranch but it seemed like it was more of an administrative position.
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November 11, 2025
3.5/5
Much better than the last Harlequin Romance novel I read. This one at least had an interesting story and characters that *weren't* cardboard cutout versions of people.
The main love interest, Andrew, was probably the worst part. He seemed painfully clueless about life, parenting, and relationships at times. It wouldn't have been so bad except he kept doing that annoying thing where he would tell anyone trying to help that they didn't know anything because they weren't parents themselves.
Much better than the last Harlequin Romance novel I read. This one at least had an interesting story and characters that *weren't* cardboard cutout versions of people.
The main love interest, Andrew, was probably the worst part. He seemed painfully clueless about life, parenting, and relationships at times. It wouldn't have been so bad except he kept doing that annoying thing where he would tell anyone trying to help that they didn't know anything because they weren't parents themselves.
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March 2, 2025Western Romance, Contemporary Romance, Small Town & Rural Fiction
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