The Substitute Bride Woke the Comatose Rancher

Cowgirl marries comatose rancher to save mother's land, then teams with him for revenge.

After her fiancé abandons her, Naomi agrees to wed an unconscious rancher in her stepsister's stead, a deal struck to recover her mother's confiscated land. She immerses herself in ranch operations, commanding the herd and range while shielding his two children from lurking dangers. Her expertise with horses and firearms keeps the property intact. The rancher eventually opens his eyes, having feigned sleep to identify his enemies, and the two unite to strike back at the conspirators.

• revenge
• western
• romance
• contract marriage

1. Naomi marries comatose rancher for mother's land
2. She runs ranch and protects his children
3. Rancher wakes secretly and they exact revenge

Fans of western romance with a capable heroine and dual revenge arcs will appreciate this story.