HELP WANTED
Widowed single dad Mac Tenley is determined to save his family’s struggling guest ranch, the Elk Valley. And as a father of three rambunctious kids, he needs help—fast. But the only applicant for his entry-level ranch hand position is a beautiful mystery woman from New York City...with no experience!
Undercover real estate developer Dani Vaughn is desperate to earn her ruthless father’s approval. To do that, she must convince Mac to give up Elk Valley. Getting hired is easy. Getting used to ranch life is tougher, and getting the handsome rancher to sell is near impossible. Especially now that she’s falling for Mac and his family. But Dani’s secret still stands between her and happiness. Will the truth drive Mac away?
APRIL ARRINGTON grew up in a small Southern town and developed a love for movies and books at an early age. Emotionally moving stories have always held a special place in her heart. April enjoys collecting pottery and soaking up the Georgia sun on her front porch.
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A Home with the Rancher
April Arrington
ISBN: 978-1-474-08097-2
A HOME WITH THE RANCHER
© 2018 April Standard
Published in Great Britain 2018
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“Having second thoughts?”
Dani glanced up, the grin on Mac’s handsome face making her catch her breath.
Oh, boy. She was in more trouble than she’d initially thought.
“Nope.” She ripped her attention away from him and focused on Jaxon and the girls as they chased each other across the field. “I’m happy to help.”
“So you say.” Mac’s grin grew. He glanced at his kids before leaning in to whisper, “But my girls can be a handful.”
She smiled and tapped his chest with a finger. “I can be a handful myself, in case you haven’t noticed.”
His laughter faded and he studied her from head to toe. “Oh, I’ve noticed.”
He shifted closer, his fingers caressing her elbow.
“What’re y’all whispering about?”
They sprang apart. Maddie stood a couple of feet behind Mac, frowning, and waiting for an answer. Nadine and Jaxon stood at their sister’s side with smug grins.
“Nothing.” Dani stumbled back.
Oh yeah. She was definitely in over her head.
Writers deal with thousands of words on a daily basis. We weigh syllables to create the right rhythm, sift through phrases to find those with the most impact and scrutinize words we’ve typed for hours, trying our best to decide which ones to cut and which ones to save.
Over time, a few have become my favorites. One, in particular.
Home.
There’s something about it that warms my heart and helps me breathe easier. Something simple and precious. Something that has little to do with bricks or shingles and so much to do with the people I love and admire. Because that’s how those people make me feel. Warm and welcome. Valued and forgiven. There’s no greater home in the world than the one you find in someone who has seen you at your worst...but still loves you just as much as when you’re at your best.
In A Home with the Rancher, Dani Vaughn wants to be seen. To be noticed and loved. And Mac Tenley has been searching for home for a long time. What they find in each other is more than either ever expected.
As always, thank you for reading.
April
Dedicated to Billie Ann
Doesn’t matter where we are...Sharing laughs on the day job, gossiping over cheese sticks in a restaurant or kicking back in a cool movie theater on a hot summer day. With you, every place feels like home.
You’re more than a coworker or friend—you’re family.
And I thank my lucky stars God put us on the same path.
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