The Substitute Fiancée

The Substitute Fiancée
Rebecca Russell

The Right Twin-Agreeing to pose as her glamorous twin sister while the bride-to-be "found herself" one week before her wedding, Jessie Taggert wasn't prepared for all the strings that came attached to this innocent ruse. From the final kdress fitting, to the office party, to the rehearsal dinner–oh, and that weak-in-the-knees feeling she kept getting around her future brother-in-law…For Him!He was about to marry the woman of his r dreams–or so he once thought. But spending time with gentle yet passionate Jessie opened Mac McKenna's eyes to a marriage that was less business arrangement and more love of a lifetime. Would the top-notch lawyer adhere to his well-thought-out plans…or follow his wayward heart?

The more of Mac’s body that remained covered the better.

Jessie had found it increasingly difficult to keep her mind on landscaping and off how he’d look stripped of his clothes and in her oversize tub. She had bubble bath, and more, she’d gladly share.

A bead of sweat dropped into her eye, pulling her out of her fantasy. Oh Lord, she was losing it. Too long in the sun. Too much exposure to a man wrong for her in too many ways to count.

She’d never intended to work on her backyard before the wedding. But she had needed a guaranteed distraction that would keep her too busy to think about, let alone fantasize about, a man completely off-limits.

Boy, had that plan backfired.

Dear Reader,

From hardworking singles to loving sisters, this month’s books are filled with lively, engaging heroines offering you an invitation into the world of Silhouette Romance…where fairy tales really do come true!

Arabia comes to America in the sultry, seductive Engaged to the Sheik (SR #1750) by Sue Swift, the fourth tale of the spellbinding IN A FAIRY TALE WORLD… miniseries. When a matchmaking princess leads a sexy sheik and a chic city girl into a fake engagement, tempers—and sparks—are sure to fly. Don’t miss a moment of the magic!

All work is lots of fun when you’re falling for the boss—and his adorable baby girl! Raye Morgan launches her BOARDROOM BRIDES miniseries with The Boss, the Baby and Me (SR #1751) in which a working girl discovers the high-powered exec she thought was a snake in the grass is actually the man of her dreams.

Twin sisters are supposed to help each other out. So when her glamorous business-minded sister gets cold feet, this staid schoolteacher agrees to switch places—as the bride! Will becoming The Substitute Fiancée (SR #1752) lead to happily ever after? Find out in this romantic tale from Rebecca Russell.

Rediscover the miracle of forgiveness in the latest book from DeAnna Talcott, A Ring and a Rainbow (SR #1753). As childhood sweethearts they’d promised each other forever, but that was a long time ago. Can these two adults get past their heartbreak to face the reality of a life together?

Sincerely,

Mavis C. Allen

Associate Senior Editor

The Substitute Fiancée

Rebecca Russell

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

To Carole. I’m so blessed to have a sister to share childhood

memories with, and I’m looking forward to creating more

wonderful memories with each passing year.

And a big thanks to Vicki, Tammy, Karen, Judy and

Rob for all the brainstorming, critiques and

unwavering support. You’re the best!

Books by Rebecca Russell

Silhouette Romance

Right Where He Belongs #1575

The Substitute Fiancée#1752

REBECCA RUSSELL

Between racquetball, hockey, volunteering, writing and family, Rebecca Russell is an “at home” mom who is rarely home! She lives with her husband of nineteen years and a teenage son and daughter in Plano, Texas. Although grounded in her suburban life and small-town Ohio roots, Rebecca loves to spend time with flawed but heroic characters who find love and a happy ending.

Rebecca loves to hear from readers. You can write her at P.O. Box 852125, Richardson, TX 75085-2125, or e-mail her at rebecca_russell_22@yahoo.com (mailto:rebecca_russell_22@yahoo.com).

Contents

Prologue (#u949db18c-c1c5-5c3e-84cd-f2529bce5c2b)

Chapter One (#ub4aaa3b3-315f-5247-b3f6-b8e7f24023d6)

Chapter Two (#ue27e2daf-4453-5368-ad13-f7b5e25ba9ae)

Chapter Three (#u7baac3db-1a67-5b44-b9bf-31609b6a69c4)

Chapter Four (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

Prologue

“It’s bad luck to see your fiancée in her dress before the wedding, Mr. McKenna,” advised the woman draped in pearls and armed with a clipboard and pen. She stood dead center in a hallway decorated with wedding portraits of several famous pro football players.

Too bad the skilled but overpaid athletes couldn’t hop out of the pictures and run some interference right now, Mac McKenna thought wryly. He settled for a glare instead.

But the petite, obviously stubborn woman blocking his path didn’t blink, let alone budge.

“Are you sure I can’t convince you to wait out front?” the woman persisted.