Well this was absolutely delightful and just the balm I needed after a rough January! I flopped on my couch, ignored all of my responsibilities, told my kids they were on their own and read this one sitting. Could I please have book 2 right now? 

A Texas-Sized Fake Out (Legacy Canyon Book 1)
Michele Dunaway @micheledunaway
January 27, 2026
Harlequin Special Edition @HarlequinBooks

Wyatt Larrabee thought adopting twin boys and moving back home to Legacy Canyon, Texas, would be tough. Turns out, fending off unwanted attention from women after a TV interview about his adorable new sons is even tougher. And now a random blind date? Between daddy duty, ranch chores and his job, love is not in the cards for Wyatt.

Pediatrician Madi Brennan agrees to another date to appease her matchmaking grandmother before Madi must eventually return to Boston. But when she meets Wyatt, a plan forms: pretend to date to discourage nosy meddlers. Spending time together to keep up appearances, Wyatt and Madi realize their attraction is very real. With two hearts at stake, will love call their bluff with a full house?

I was pulled right into the story because I immediately loved the characters and the charming small town setting. Cute babies, a handsome meteorologist, and sizzle…I couldn’t ask for better entertainment. Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes, and I especially love meddlesome, but well meaning grandmothers. This was funny and sweet with not too much spice. I had a smile on my face the whole time and felt like I truly got a break from reality. So fun! 

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