The bachelor cowboy, paperback/jessica clare

A rugged bachelor is up for charity auction in this special Valentines Day romance from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare .

Jack Watson doesnt want anything to do with the dating scene in Painted Barrel, Wyoming, but when his sister-in-law guilts him into joining a bachelor auction, Jack cant say no to a charity event.

Hes not totally heartless.

And if all the winner wants is an extra ranch hand for a few days, he can do that.

Of course, Jack changes his mind as soon as he meets the winner, shy Layla.

As the local accountant, Layla isnt used to being noticed by men.

Shes sure not the type to bid on a bachelor.

But when she tells her mom shes bidding on someone she has a crush on--and her mom shows up to check--she has no choice but to offer for the gruff cowboy.

Its for a good cause after all.

Neither one of them thought the auction would be a success.

But Layla finds it hard to keep her hands off the cowboy, and Jack falls for her sweet smile and wild sense of humor.

True love should run smoothly, right? Except Laylas got a secret, and Jacks right in the line of fire.

Does she risk everything for her Valentine cowboy or does she betray those closest to her? About author(s): New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jessica Clare writes under three pen names.

As Jessica Clare , she writes erotic contemporary romances, including the Billionaire Boys Club novels and the Hitman novels with Jen Frederick.

As Jessica Sims, she writes fun, sexy shifter paranormals, and as Jill Myles, she writes a little bit of everything, from sexy, comedic urban fantasy to fairy tales gone wrong.