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Rocky Ridge #3
Wanted: The Perfect Husband
THIS BOOK WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE COWBOYS & CALICO ANTHOLOGY
Sybil Franklin needs a husband – fast! I
Sybil never expected to inherit anything—let alone a ranch from a father she never knew. But the will comes with one impossible marry within thirteen days, or forfeit everything.
There’s only one problem. She doesn’t have a suitor, and the man everyone recommends as a potential husband turns her down.
Devin McGregor knows exactly how much a bad decision can cost. He’s already lost his ranch, his future, and the life he thought he’d have. He’s not about to risk it all again—especially not on a marriage to a woman he doesn’t know.
But when Sybil starts advertising for a husband, Devin sees the truth she doesn’ every man who answers her call is after one thing.
Her land.
Determined to protect her, Devin does the only thing he can—he sabotages every possible match.
Every. Single. One.
The closer Sybil gets to losing everything, the more desperate her search becomes…and the harder it is for Devin to ignore what’s really driving him.
Because it’s not just about protecting her anymore.
It’s about keeping her.
But if Devin can’t face the mistakes that haunt him, he’ll lose the woman he’s fallen in love with.Bottom of Form
This heartwarming story is perfect for readers who want a historical western small town romance with a wounded hero, a desperate heroine, slow burn romance and a high-stakes deadline. Read The Perfect Husband today and discover why readers have fallen in love with Rocky Ridge.
Every book in the Rocky Ridge Romance series is a stand-alone romance and can be read in any order.
Welcome to Rocky Ridge, Colorado—a frontier town filled where hard lives forge strong people, and love is tested at every turn. Each book delivers a fresh slow-burn romance, new complications, and a heartwarming journey for two people fighting to build a life together in the untamed west.
Sybil Franklin needs a husband – fast! I
Sybil never expected to inherit anything—let alone a ranch from a father she never knew. But the will comes with one impossible marry within thirteen days, or forfeit everything.
There’s only one problem. She doesn’t have a suitor, and the man everyone recommends as a potential husband turns her down.
Devin McGregor knows exactly how much a bad decision can cost. He’s already lost his ranch, his future, and the life he thought he’d have. He’s not about to risk it all again—especially not on a marriage to a woman he doesn’t know.
But when Sybil starts advertising for a husband, Devin sees the truth she doesn’ every man who answers her call is after one thing.
Her land.
Determined to protect her, Devin does the only thing he can—he sabotages every possible match.
Every. Single. One.
The closer Sybil gets to losing everything, the more desperate her search becomes…and the harder it is for Devin to ignore what’s really driving him.
Because it’s not just about protecting her anymore.
It’s about keeping her.
But if Devin can’t face the mistakes that haunt him, he’ll lose the woman he’s fallen in love with.Bottom of Form
This heartwarming story is perfect for readers who want a historical western small town romance with a wounded hero, a desperate heroine, slow burn romance and a high-stakes deadline. Read The Perfect Husband today and discover why readers have fallen in love with Rocky Ridge.
Every book in the Rocky Ridge Romance series is a stand-alone romance and can be read in any order.
Welcome to Rocky Ridge, Colorado—a frontier town filled where hard lives forge strong people, and love is tested at every turn. Each book delivers a fresh slow-burn romance, new complications, and a heartwarming journey for two people fighting to build a life together in the untamed west.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2017
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Margery Scott
95 books85 followersMargery Scott is the author of more than thirty-five novels, novellas and short stories in various genres, and is an avid reader of almost every genre other than horror, fantasy and sci-fi.
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May 5, 2019
I found this book in a box called Cowboys and Calico and I loved it. I doubt the box is still available as I’ve had it for some time so I wanted to leave a review for this author. I’ve enjoyed her books over the years and they are special. This story is about Sybil Franklin: she cared for her mother for several years; never married or even courted; never knew her father; then, upon the death of her mother learned her father had left her an inheritance. Along the way in this book, Sybil met the love of her life and I enjoyed every moment of this story. I certainly recommend this book for a wonderful afternoon read.
October 19, 2023
Great Storyline
Sybil found out her father had died & left his ranch to her along with a few stipulations. She was shocked because her mother had told her he died when she was a baby. She went to his lawyer only to find out she had to be married before the 1 year anniversary of his death. Since the time was almost up she was really in a pickle. She met Devin, but he didn't want to get married. It was funny & entertaining to see how Sybil went about trying to find a husband. This an interesting short read & I enjoyed it very much.
Sybil found out her father had died & left his ranch to her along with a few stipulations. She was shocked because her mother had told her he died when she was a baby. She went to his lawyer only to find out she had to be married before the 1 year anniversary of his death. Since the time was almost up she was really in a pickle. She met Devin, but he didn't want to get married. It was funny & entertaining to see how Sybil went about trying to find a husband. This an interesting short read & I enjoyed it very much.
November 26, 2017
Awesome book!
Loved this book! I really like this author and all her books. My only disappointment is that I only read books on kindle unlimited and only some of her books are on kindle unlimited.
Please add all your books to kindle unlimited so I can read them all!!!
Loved this book! I really like this author and all her books. My only disappointment is that I only read books on kindle unlimited and only some of her books are on kindle unlimited.
Please add all your books to kindle unlimited so I can read them all!!!
January 19, 2023
The title tells a story,but it doesn't tell the whole story.
As usual in a marriage of convenience story, romance is involved.
Rocky Ridge sounds like a nice town to visit, if not to move to populated with interesting characters and breathtaking scenery. I want to visit again.
As usual in a marriage of convenience story, romance is involved.
Rocky Ridge sounds like a nice town to visit, if not to move to populated with interesting characters and breathtaking scenery. I want to visit again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 24, 2017
Sybil
Secrets and deadlines spur a move that changes a young woman's life. Full of humor. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend this as well as Mrs Scott other books.
Secrets and deadlines spur a move that changes a young woman's life. Full of humor. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend this as well as Mrs Scott other books.
July 6, 2018
Enjoying this series so much
I do liked meeting Sybil and Devin and reading their story. I,m looking forward to another story from Ms. Scott
I do liked meeting Sybil and Devin and reading their story. I,m looking forward to another story from Ms. Scott
August 8, 2019
Another really good story from this author.
A good story I really enjoyed. Awesome characters, great story line and amazing HEA.
I always enjoy this authors stories.
A good story I really enjoyed. Awesome characters, great story line and amazing HEA.
I always enjoy this authors stories.
May 2, 2020
I love this series!
I love this series because it's romance at it's finest. These stories will lift you up and they're an amazing look into the old west. Great read!
I love this series because it's romance at it's finest. These stories will lift you up and they're an amazing look into the old west. Great read!
March 3, 2023
This book was everything, the writing style was just amazing🥰 also love me a stubborn man who comes around at the end. Enjoyed wayy more than i thought i would 3.5⭐️
May 16, 2024
It was good, sweet, a little different from other marriage of convenience stories, since she’s the one who advertises for a husband, when usually it’s the other way around.
August 9, 2025
a good fun read. I just would have liked the answer to what happened between Sybil's parents to lead to the situation she finds herself in.
March 22, 2017
Is there a perfect husband?
I liked this book a lot. To see the woman have to search for a man to marry was a cute concept. This is the only book in the series I've read, but I would like to have known more of the back story about what happened with the Mom and Dad. It played a big part in the beginning and then is just dropped. But still a good sweet romance.
I liked this book a lot. To see the woman have to search for a man to marry was a cute concept. This is the only book in the series I've read, but I would like to have known more of the back story about what happened with the Mom and Dad. It played a big part in the beginning and then is just dropped. But still a good sweet romance.
December 19, 2016
YOU CAN’T GO THROUGH LIFE WITH ‘WHAT IF’
I enjoyed this thought-provoking story that brought out some excellent points; no one has a guarantee of tomorrow and how important that we make the best of each day. Sybil Franklin is dealing with the death of her mother, and in a locked trunk, learns that the father she had always been told was deceased, had been alive until about nine months prior and had named her in his will.
She has nothing holding her to Ohio and travels to Colorado. The reading of the will gives her thirteen days to marry or forfeit the ranch. The story is full of characters who are willing to marry the beautiful girl to get the ranch and inheritance. The only man she wants is Devin McGregor, and he turns her down. “I’ll be happy to change my mind, just as soon as you change yours.” Devin tries to talk Sybil out of her advertisement for a husband and thwarts several would-be suitors. “Isn’t everything we do risky?”
I enjoyed this thought-provoking story that brought out some excellent points; no one has a guarantee of tomorrow and how important that we make the best of each day. Sybil Franklin is dealing with the death of her mother, and in a locked trunk, learns that the father she had always been told was deceased, had been alive until about nine months prior and had named her in his will.
She has nothing holding her to Ohio and travels to Colorado. The reading of the will gives her thirteen days to marry or forfeit the ranch. The story is full of characters who are willing to marry the beautiful girl to get the ranch and inheritance. The only man she wants is Devin McGregor, and he turns her down. “I’ll be happy to change my mind, just as soon as you change yours.” Devin tries to talk Sybil out of her advertisement for a husband and thwarts several would-be suitors. “Isn’t everything we do risky?”
January 30, 2017
Book 4 of the Cowboys and Calico 5 Book Collection
I received this book for free in exchange for a fair review.
Wanted: The Perfect Husband by Margery Scott
This is the first book of Margery’s that I've read and I absolutely loved it! Nothing like thinking you've lost your chance at love to make you fight with all your heart!! This was a wonderful book! It looks like the Morgans of Rocky Ridge series explain why there are so many Morgan families in this town. I look forward to reading more about them!
I received this book for free in exchange for a fair review.
Wanted: The Perfect Husband by Margery Scott
This is the first book of Margery’s that I've read and I absolutely loved it! Nothing like thinking you've lost your chance at love to make you fight with all your heart!! This was a wonderful book! It looks like the Morgans of Rocky Ridge series explain why there are so many Morgan families in this town. I look forward to reading more about them!
January 30, 2017
Book 4 of the Cowboys and Calico 5 Book Collection
I received this book for free in exchange for a fair review.
Wanted: The Perfect Husband by Margery Scott
This is the first book of Margery’s that I've read and I absolutely loved it! Nothing like thinking you've lost your chance at love to make you fight with all your heart!! This was a wonderful book! It looks like the Morgans of Rocky Ridge series explain why there are so many Morgan families in this town. I look forward to reading more about them!
I received this book for free in exchange for a fair review.
Wanted: The Perfect Husband by Margery Scott
This is the first book of Margery’s that I've read and I absolutely loved it! Nothing like thinking you've lost your chance at love to make you fight with all your heart!! This was a wonderful book! It looks like the Morgans of Rocky Ridge series explain why there are so many Morgan families in this town. I look forward to reading more about them!
October 24, 2016
Such a cute and sweet read. I loved how this developed. I only wish we had more information as to why father had such a strange will.
February 1, 2017
The perfect husband
After her mother died and she is going through her trunk, she discovered that there was letters from her father. That he left her a ranch.
After her mother died and she is going through her trunk, she discovered that there was letters from her father. That he left her a ranch.
March 2, 2023
Cute story, quick read. Wish I knew why her mother kept the secret. Liked the writing style. Will read others in this series.
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