The Rancher takes his Best Friend's Sister

Falling for his best friend's sister is not an option when an Army Ranger is tricked into a modern day marriage of convenience.Army Ranger Griffin Grizz Hayes watched his mother work her fingers to the bone to provide for her family after his dad left them. Determined never to be a burden and to make his own way, Grizz decides he'll never marry. It's easy enough when the only girl who has ever held his attention is off limits.Patricia Keaton fell in love with Grizz the first time he picked her up out of her crib and played Patty Cakes with her. Her feelings only grew over the years that her brother's best friend spent more and more time with the Keaton family. Now that she's come of age, and Grizz has separated from the army, she's sure it's time to get her man.But when a dark figure puts Patty in danger, Grizz does what he never thought he'd do; he agrees to marry Patty and be her shield against the menace. Only now, with a ring on her finger, Grizz has no good reason to keep his distance, and Patty has every reason to play her role as wife to the fullest of the job description.Will Grizz take on the spousal privilege offered him by the woman of his dreams? Or will he continue to keep his best friend's sister at arms length through their whole marriage of convenience.