About the Book: Cole Ashby, Laurel Creek’s interim sheriff and a devoted single dad, wants to prove himself. Ginger Danforth, a congressman’s daughter, craves escape from her polished life. A drunken game in Vegas leads to an impulsive marriage. With annulment out of reach, they secretly agree to stay married until Ginger’s father is re‑elected and Cole secures the sheriff position—but as time goes on, fake vows begin to feel real.