Book excerpt: Love's Unexpected Delivery: A Playboy Cowboy’s Redemption in Shotgun Ridge Wealthy horse breeder, Ethan Callahan, is about to face a life-altering surprise when the town's matchmakers maneuver him into a bachelor auction. Known for his wild ways and an aversion to commitment, Ethan's world is rocked when a precious bundle of joy arrives in his life—a baby who shares his bloodline and is hand-delivered by none other than the preacher's daughter! Though skilled in the art of wooing women, Ethan is utterly clueless when it comes to parenthood. But fate has other plans. Dora Watkins, a poised and proper young woman, is entrusted with the task of ensuring that Ethan undergoes a transformation into a responsible father--and she's moving in with him to make sure! As they navigate the challenges of raising a child together, sparks fly between Ethan and Dora. The playboy may have met his match in the preacher's daughter. Mindy Neff weaves a delightful tale in this enchanting bachelor auction romance, where love and laughter are never far away. Can two unlikely souls find a way to rewrite their destinies and discover the true meaning of family? Join Ethan and Dora on a journey where humor, romance, and unexpected twists abound in Mindy Neff's latest heartwarming tale. “With her flair for humor intact, Mindy Neff will once again delight.” –Romantic Times Magazine (4 ½ GOLD MEDAL) TOP PICK. From an award-winning USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes a series all about cowboys, community spirit and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters—both human and animal—who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart. Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge--Book 2--Single, sexy and soon-to-be wed!