To derail his mother’s ill-conceived plan to move in with him, wrangler Teague Sullivan claims he’s engaged to fourth grade teacher Val Jenson. His mom counters with a spur-of-the-moment visit, forcing Teague to recruit Val as his live-in fake fiancée.

Val agrees to help him, although she’s been wary of the sexy cowboy ever since he jumped the gun and proposed a week after they met. Her condition? Zip his lip regarding love and commitment. He may be ready to settle down, but she’s not. Once his mom leaves, she’s outta there, unless he can convince her marriage isn’t on his mind…