Pretending to be the Mountain Man's Wife

"Gil Coulter embarks on a solo mission to find his missing brother and stop the elusive mastermind behind the theft of his family's sapphires. In the remote wilderness, he unexpectedly encounters Jess McPharland, a captivating and vulnerable young woman confined to a catacomb of caves and the surrounding mountain wilderness. Jess is trapped in her father's illicit mining operation, surrounded by br5utal men. Her last escape attempt only confirmed a secret she can't hide much longer, and she fears being forced into an even more horrific life. Desperate to break free, Jess convinces Gill, who is seeking the very criminal she calls Father, to pose as her husband and help her escape. She holds a crucial card--she knows where his brother is. As Gil and Jess navigate the treacherous landscape and people, they find themselves caught in a web of danger, deception, and unexpected attraction. With each passing moment, the stakes, grow higher, and the line between pretense and truth blurs. Will their growing love be enough to survive Jess's secret and lead them to the justice Gil seeks, or will her father's greed destroy everything they've risked their lives to protect?" Page [4] of cover.