Book excerpt: Love kindles when a fake engagement brings best friends together. World Champion snowboarder, Wyatt Fernandez, should be hitting the slopes in the Andes and spending his days teaching as the new ski instructor. But an emergency means he’s heading off the family’s tree farm with his best friend, Harper. She’s too busy with her books and earning tenure to notice his hopes for more than friendship. Homebody and nutritionist, Dr. Harper Bright, must let go of her coveted summer research position so she can help on the tree farm...with Wyatt. He might push past her comfort zone, but he has always “gotten” her. She doesn’t want to scare off her best friend just because he is suddenly far more interesting than the nutritional benefits of broccoli. In order to keep their friendship intact, Harper has to pretend she is not infatuated with her best friend. When Wyatt names Harper as his fiancé to appease his father and prevent returning to Chile early, he never dreams Harper might actually have to play the part. Wyatt wants more than a reluctant fake fiancé. And he has one last summer to convince Harper that they’re better together. Reviews for Better Together: ★★★★★ "Twist Turn Swoon. I don’t know any other way to describe the story. It started in a very unexpected way at a very unexpected time and place. It went places I couldn’t believe it went!! But then again this is a book by Jesse Gusman. So there are no rules but there is a wonderful story worth reading and I’m going to continue on in the series right now.” - Lisa ★★★★★ "I stayed up two nights to read this book, it is that good." - Shelia ★★★★★ "Again Jessie’s words put a smile on my face, touched my heart and made me laugh!" - glendaleona ★★★★★ "This is a wonderful story of best friends falling in love. It was a nail biter at the end and I shed a few tears. Strong Christian message too." - Jill ★★★★★ "Right from the start this story is action packed! " - Crystal Books in the Sweet Haven Farm series: Harvest Moon Homecoming Better Together Just Right Anything for You