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Cowboys by the Dozen #1

Frisco Joe's Fiancee

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This cowboy only acted tough…

When a herd of twenty women showed up at the Union Junction Ranch, home to twelve cowboy brothers, second-born Frisco Joe Jefferson smelled one big rat. The ladies claimed to have answered an ad for a housekeeper, but Frisco could spot matchmaking at ten paces. He almost shooed them away—then he looked into single mom Annabelle Turnberry's beautiful blue eyes and "Go away" became "Stay."

Hard-ridin', heartbreakin' cowboys intimidated the once-burned, twice-shy Annabelle, especially the tall, dark and glowering Frisco. Until Frisco sweet-talked her baby girl to sleep…

Mass Market Paperback

First published July 1, 2003

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Tina Leonard

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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Tina Leonard has sold over 3.2 million copies of her books. She has made the New York Times, USA Today, Waldenbooks, Bookscan, and Ingrambook bestseller lists, and has written over seventy books and special projects. Her work has been published by Harlequin Books, Samhain Publishing, London Bridge, Diversion Books, and Random House Loveswept. Leonard is known for her fun sense of humor, endearing communities, snappy dialogue, and memorable characters. Visit www.tinaleonard.com, www.facebook.com/authortinaleonard, or www.twitter.com/Tina_Leonard for upcoming information on release dates and exciting new projects.

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March 12, 2017
The part about the mc not a football move was funny but I couldn't get into this book as much as the other later books.
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August 2, 2025
In Frisco Joe’s Fiancée, Tina Leonard delivers a classic pretend-turned-real romance filled with heart, heat, and small-town charm. Frisco Joe might be a man of duty and discipline, but when a fake engagement throws him together with a bold and lovable heroine, sparks fly—and feelings quickly get real.

With Leonard’s signature blend of humor, heartfelt emotion, and a dash of chaos, this story is a feel-good ride from start to finish.
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May 15, 2016
Good story. I loved Frisco Joe and Annabelle and Emma. Mason and Mimi were very strange. This book was published in 2003 and I had read others about this same family so it was interesting to read about events that were referred to in the later books.
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April 22, 2016
loved all the brothers hope they have there own books. :)
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