Cowboys of Cauldron Valley Series by Caroline Lee, Kirsten Osbourne

Tired of working with her ex-boyfriend—especially one who’s now marrying her younger sister—Tessa Stanton realizes it’s time for a change. Inspired by her best friend, she resigns from her teaching job and contacts Dr. Lachele at Matchrimony, hoping to marry a stranger. What better way to completely change her life and find love?Bob Cauldron has ranching in his blood... moreTired of working with her ex-boyfriend—especially one who’s now marrying her younger sister—Tessa Stanton realizes it’s time for a change. Inspired by her best friend, she resigns from her teaching job and contacts Dr. Lachele at Matchrimony, hoping to marry a stranger. What better way to completely change her life and find love?Bob Cauldron has ranching in his blood. As the oldest of six grandchildren helping their grandfather run their generations-old ranch, he takes the responsibility seriously when Pops insists they marry and have children of their own. Bob contacts a matchmaker, hoping she can find him someone he can tolerate. But after one look at Tessa, he knows falling in love won’t be the problem—he just needs to convince Tessa of that.Will they come to a consensus on how a marriage should be run? Or will they split after their year-long marriage contract has expired? less

Cade Cauldron is good at worrying. It's what he does. That, and manage the nutrition of the racing horses on his family's ranch. He's devoted to making the place a continuing success, and like 80% of his worrying is about Cauldron Valley Ranch... Right up until his grandfather tells him and his brothers and cousins that it's time for them to marry. Then he's got a whole other pile of worries.Dr... moreCade Cauldron is good at worrying. It's what he does. That, and manage the nutrition of the racing horses on his family's ranch. He's devoted to making the place a continuing success, and like 80% of his worrying is about Cauldron Valley Ranch... Right up until his grandfather tells him and his brothers and cousins that it's time for them to marry. Then he's got a whole other pile of worries.Dr. Jami Boatright has made a career out of studying modern-day marriages of convenience, and her bestselling books on the subject have made her a common name when it comes to the psychology and anthropology of marriage. But there's one thing lacking from her research...she's never actually been married, much less experienced a marriage of convenience.But when she arrives at the ranch, studying the latest Cauldron cousin's meeting-at-the-altar, Cade realizes she's exactly what he needs: A wife who will say yes for reasons of her own. A real-life modern marriage of convenience.But after the "I Do"s, real trouble starts, as they realize they don't know everything they thought they did about their new spouse. And even worse...these revelations don't seem to matter to their hearts, which keep forgetting this marriage has nothing to do with love.Or does it? less

Decker Cauldron's life is going pretty well: he's got a good job, he loves living on his family's ancestral ranch, and he's surrounded by brothers and cousins to support and tease. But his quiet nature hides a secret he's only now sharing: He's always wanted kids. Like, lots and lots of kids. Kids to teach, kids to worry about, kids to spoil and raise to be good adults.But it's not until Pops starts pressuring him to marry that he starts considering how to get those kids... moreDecker Cauldron's life is going pretty well: he's got a good job, he loves living on his family's ancestral ranch, and he's surrounded by brothers and cousins to support and tease. But his quiet nature hides a secret he's only now sharing: He's always wanted kids. Like, lots and lots of kids. Kids to teach, kids to worry about, kids to spoil and raise to be good adults.But it's not until Pops starts pressuring him to marry that he starts considering how to get those kids. He's going to have to find a wife, isn't he?Bobbi Rae Diamon is struggling: her nursing salary covers rent and groceries for her and her six-year-old daughter, CJ, but there's not a lot left over for fun. So when CJ is offered a chance to learn to ride at a local ranch, Bobbi jumps at the opportunity...only to discover the lesson is being offered by the most drop-dead gorgeous man she's ever met. But she learned her lesson long ago; she can't go falling in love with Decker, no matter how sweet and caring this strong-but-silent cowboy might be. And she definitely can't allow CJ to fall in love with him, because the little girl's heart is even more fragile.So it's a good thing CJ has plans of her own, huh? If her mother is too stubborn to see reason, it's up to this determined six-year-old to bring Bobbi and Decker together! less