
A rock star, a social worker, and a teen in need of a family. Can their pretend relationship become real? Still blaming herself for a long-ago tragedy, not to mention a failed marriage, social worker Tessa Loughty focuses all her energy on redeeming herself through her job. But when she takes Ollie, a foster teen she bonded with, to the concert of a rock star he idolizes, the failures she’s hiding from catch up with her. Ari McFarland was a childhood friend and the lifelong crush she lost touch with. When they want to adopt Ollie, Ari suggests they form an unlikely union to increase their chances. But considering the differences between their worlds, she fears such a union won’t last as long as a one-hit-wonder band. Ari McFarland loves his fame and earned it, but reconnecting with someone as wholesome and selfless as Tessa has him questioning his values. He wants to make a difference in Ollie’s life, so Ari will put his heart on the line in a fake engagement—again. Is Ari ready to become an instant husband to a heartbroken woman who doubts herself and an instant father to a struggling teen? Or will Tessa’s dreams be shattered a second time? Welcome to Cowboy Crossing, a small town in the Show Me State where swoon-worthy single dad cowboys fall for strong-willed forty-something women, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge—or a push. A bonus addition to the series, since so many readers asked for Ari's story. And here it is! Other books in the Cowboy Crossing Romances Prequel. Show Me a Single Dad Cowboy
- Show Me a Marriage of Convenience
- Show Me a Second Chance
- Show Me the Boss
- Show Me Best Friends
- Show Me My Brother's Best Friend
- Show Me a Family for Christmas
- Show Me a Mistaken Identity
- Show Me a Fake Fiancé
- Show Me a Stand-in Husband
- Show Me a Reunion
- Show Me a Family Saga12. Show Me a Fake Engagement
Author

Alexa Verde writes feel-good small-town romances with a smile. She'd love it if you subscribed to her newsletter https://dl.bookfunnel.com/gitieu15ex. Every subscriber gets a free Christian romance after confirming the subscription as a thank-you gift. She penned her first literary "masterpiece" (a rhymed poem) at the ripe age of eight, and since has had over forty books and 200 short stories, articles, and poems published in the five languages that she speaks. Over 60 million pages of her books have been read worldwide. She has bachelor's degrees in English and Spanish, a master's in Russian, and enjoys writing about characters from diverse cultures. She's worn the hats of reporter, teacher, translator, assistant, model (even one day counts!), and caretaker, but thinks that the writer's hat suits her the best. She hopes and prays that her stories will bring joy to her readers. Heartfelt thanks for your interest in her books!