The Playboy's Pretend Fiancée

Welcome to Fortuna, Texas, where the men read romance novels. This sweet, heartwarming, romantic comedy is set in the small town of Fortuna and can be read as a standalone or as part of the Fortuna, Texas series.

When elderly Aunt Wanda announces she has cancer, playboy Sawyer must wed in order to fulfill her dying wish and to receive his inheritance: the manor house, an expanse of rolling hills, and a hidden family treasure. Frustrated by his aunt’s stipulations, he strives to find a loophole.

A fellow member of the Fortuna historical society, Wanda entices Stephanie to move into the apartment over the estate’s garage. As she becomes endeared to the older woman, the mystery surrounding the Cummings Estate and the treasure intrigues her.

Hoping to bring his aunt peace, Stephanie works with Sawyer to find a solution to Aunt Wanda’s will. When Sawyer proposes a fake engagement, she accepts, but soon reality blurs and pretend feels real.

Rumors swirl about the Cummings treasure and their relationship. Can they maintain appearances while keeping their feelings at bay, and will Wanda figure out it’s all a ruse?


The Playboy's Pretend Fiancée was originally included in Beauty From Ashes: Authors & Dancers Against Cancer Anthology published July 27, 2020