A military man in need of a new mission in life. A romance writer lacking experience. A fake relationship might be exactly what they want. But in the end, will they get what they really need? Will is off-duty for the holidays, visiting his sister while trying to decide if he should remain in the Army or seek civilian life. Enjoying the holiday at home, he doesn’t need the complications of falling for his sister’s best-friend to heat up the situation. But when a fake dating proposal is presented to fend off his meddling mother’s attempts at matchmaking, he realizes the brilliant scheme has many benefits. Ava is a romance author finding love only between the pages she writes. But when she accidentally wakes up in Will’s arms while staying with her best-friend for the holiday, she suddenly wants more between the sheets. Her attraction to him is undeniable. Their fake dating situation is fun and provides plenty of experience to add to her writing. But does their plan at the family holiday party go off without a glitch? Does it lead to a real romance once the holiday is over? And about Will’s career prospects—does another mission call to him, leading him to do something more fulfilling with his life? Does a chance encounter steer Ava back into Will’s arms for good? These insta-love, steamy, small town, military, holiday romances provide the origin story for the Off-Duty Rescue Ranch. Hot, former military men, strong women, and matchmaking horses prove that where there’s a will, there’s a way up the mountain to true love and happily ever afters.