Total pages in book: 69
Estimated words: 65156 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 326(@200wpm)___ 261(@250wpm)___ 217(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 65156 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 326(@200wpm)___ 261(@250wpm)___ 217(@300wpm)
"Wanted: Husband—ASAP!"
My dad’s will has one major hiccup: I need a husband to keep the ranch that’s been my life’s work. Forget that I’ve been running this place solo for years—now, it’s wedding bells or bust.
There’s just one small issue: no groom in sight, and the clock’s ticking down faster than a herd of wild mustangs. Enter Callum Atwood—handsome, rugged, and willing to say “I do” to save my ranch. In my panic, I don’t think twice.
Mission: Marry Callum. Save the ranch. Easy, right?
But when his nosy family gets wind of our plan, they go full-on Parent Trap, pulling every trick in the book to turn this fake marriage into the real deal. The more time we spend dodging their matchmaking schemes, the more I realize Callum’s not just a means to an end—he’s the husband I never knew I needed.
Now, with the ranch on the line and sparks flying, this wild ride might just lead to a real-life happily ever after. If we don’t kill each other first.
*This is an interconnected standalone with a happily ever after.
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Playlist
"Speechless" - Dan + Shay
"Cowboy Take Me Away" - The Chicks
"Die a Happy Man" - Thomas Rhett
"Slow Burn" - Kacey Musgraves
"Shut Up and Dance" - WALK THE MOON
"Electric Feel" - MGMT
"Forever After All" - Luke Combs
"All Your’n" - Tyler Childers
"Adore You" - Harry Styles
"Latch (Acoustic)" - Sam Smith
"Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
"Fire and the Flood" - Vance Joy
"Tennessee Whiskey" - Chris Stapleton
"H.O.L.Y." - Florida Georgia Line
"Hold My Hand" - Jess Glynne
About
From USA Today bestselling author Logan Chance comes a wickedly, funny romcom that'll have you laughing out loud one minute and swooning the next. What happens when you fall for your husband?
"Wanted: Husband—ASAP!"
My dad’s will has one major hiccup: I need a husband to keep the ranch that’s been my life’s work. Forget that I’ve been running this place solo for years—now, it’s wedding bells or bust.
There’s just one small issue: no groom in sight, and the clock’s ticking down faster than a herd of wild mustangs. Enter Callum Atwood—handsome, rugged, and willing to say “I do” to save my ranch. In my panic, I don’t think twice.
Mission: Marry Callum. Save the ranch. Easy, right?
But when his nosy family gets wind of our plan, they go full-on Parent Trap, pulling every trick in the book to turn this fake marriage into the real deal. The more time we spend dodging their matchmaking schemes, the more I realize Callum’s not just a means to an end—he’s the husband I never knew I needed.
Now, with the ranch on the line and sparks flying, this wild ride might just lead to a real-life happily ever after. If we don’t kill each other first.
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Chapter 1
Violet
The sun is barely up, casting a golden hue over the sprawling acres of Sagebrush Ranch, and already my boots are coated in dust. I take a deep breath, letting the familiar scent of fresh hay and morning dew calm my nerves. This land has been my whole life, my sanctuary, and now it feels like it’s slipping through my fingers like dry sand.
"Violet! There you are."
I turn to see Joey, our long-time ranch hand, jogging toward me with an envelope clutched in his weathered hand. His gray mustache twitches with concern, and my stomach does a little flip. Mail this early is never good news.
"Morning, Joey. What's that you've got there?" I ask, wiping my hands on my jeans.
He hands me the envelope, his eyes scanning my face for a reaction. "Came by special delivery. Thought you'd want to see it right away."
I glance at the return address and feel my heart sink. It's from Dad's lawyer. Again. I thought we'd settled all this weeks ago. With a shaky breath, I tear it open and start reading. As my eyes dart across the page, my blood pressure rises with each word.
"You've got to be kidding me," I mutter, crumpling the letter in frustration.
Joey raises an eyebrow. "Bad news?"
"Ridiculous news is more like it." I exhale sharply, trying to keep my cool. "Apparently, there's a clause in Dad's will that states I have to be married by my 30th birthday to inherit the ranch."
Joey's eyes widen. "But that's only... what? Three months away?"
"Two and a half," I correct, pinching the bridge of my nose. Trust Dad to throw a curveball from beyond the grave. "Why would he do this? He knew how much this place means to me."
Joey scratches his head, his hat shifting slightly. "Maybe he wanted to make sure you settled down, had someone to share the load with."
I let out a humorless laugh. "I don't need a man to run this ranch. I've been doing just fine on my own."
"That you have," he agrees, nodding. "But the law is the law, I suppose. What are you gonna do?"
I look out over the pastures where the horses graze peacefully, oblivious to the turmoil brewing inside me. Selling the ranch isn't an option. This land has been in our family for generations. It's where I learned to ride, where Mom taught me to plant sunflowers, where every memory of Dad still lingers in the creaking barn doors and weathered fence posts.
"I'm going to find a way to keep what's mine," I declare, determination hardening my voice.
Joey smiles, the kind that reaches his eyes and warms the chill settling in my bones. "That's the Violet I know. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help."
"Thanks, Joey. For now, let's keep this between us, okay? I don't need the whole town gossiping about my sudden need for a husband."
He chuckles, tipping his hat. "My lips are sealed."
As Joey heads back toward the stables, I pull out my phone and scroll through my contacts. It's a short list, mostly ranch suppliers and a few old friends who are more acquainted with saddles than matchmaking. Dating hasn't exactly been a priority between early-morning feedings and late-night barn repairs.