C.C. Coldwell epub Genuine Imitation Husband (The Brides of Boxwood)

Fall 1868.  Dakota Territory Rose Bennett has run out of time.  Her marriage to the violent and cruel Edward deVries is imminent.  With no choice but to flee, Rose journeys west to the small town of Boxwood in Dakota Territory, hoping that her friend, Mattie, is still there and can offer her shelter. Returning home from Mexico, Alec Ainsley notices the attractive blonde sitting across from him on the train right away.  He also notices the unimpressed glare she gives him when she catches him looking at her. He makes it a point to avoid women like her; they’re only interested in one thing: a trip to the altar. But Rose isn’t nearly as good at running away as she thinks she is and soon her mother and stepfather descend upon Boxwood, demanding that she marry Edward.  If Mrs. Bennett Best won’t accept that Rose doesn’t want to marry Edward, maybe she’d accept that she can’t.  For that, she’ll need a husband.  Not a real one of course, but an imitation husband. Alec doesn’t want a real wife, but it could be fun to pretend.  Besides, there isn’t anything more enjoyable than showing a rich, spoiled, society girl that she’s not as important as she thinks...is there? This second book in the Brides of Boxwood series is a sweet historical romance featuring your favorite characters from Book 1, Wife Not Required, but can be read as a standalone.