Riding the High

In the steamy third novel in the Silver Pines Ranch series, a newly appointed sheriff and a congressman's daughter must keep their impulsive Vegas nuptials hidden to protect their reputations--but what happens in Vegas rarely remains secret. < p/> Her heart is wild. Only he can capture it. < p/> When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek's interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the best man for the job. A devoted single dad, his goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter. < p/> As the daughter of a Kentucky congressman, Ginger Danforth's life has always been about neat appearances. But inside, she's dying to break free and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins. < p/> During a wild weekend in Las Vegas, Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, find themselves hitched in a neon-lit chapel. With no quick way out, they strike a deal: stay secretly married until Ginger's father is reelected and Cole lands the sheriff job permanently. < p/> But as the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other's company, sparks continue to fly and their accidental marriage starts to feel dangerously real. < p/> Until they forget they were ever pretending at all.