The Rough Rider

About the book

Step back into the beloved world of Maisey Yates’s Four Corners series for a tale of convenience marriage between two unlikely individuals - a dreamy idealist and a man who has resigned himself to a life without hope.

When Alaina discovers she is pregnant and without a partner, she realizes she is in a difficult situation. In a small town like hers, the judgmental eyes of the community will soon be upon her, spreading rumors and gossip. Fortunately, Gus McCloud, her steadfast childhood friend, knows how to keep secrets close. Proposing a marriage of convenience to Alaina is the least he can do.

As a diligent rancher, Gus is more than capable of providing for Alaina and her child. Despite his intentions to live a solitary life, he is willing to step up. Having experienced the pain of being an outcast himself due to a traumatic past, Gus has both internal and external scars. While Alaina has always dreamed of a fairy-tale love, the growing attraction between her and Gus feels intense and real, prompting her to question the true meaning of love. Perhaps the fake marriage with Gus is the genuine love she has been searching for all along.