The Cowgirl’s Surprise Match

Tillbridge Stables (Book 3)

A satisfying, romantic story from Harlequin’s Special Edition imprint (Feb 2021)

A sweet charade takes an unexpected turn!

Dearly beloved, we are (not) gathered together…

Maid of honor Zurie Tillbridge has been working secretly with best man Mace Calderone to plan her cousin Tristan’s wedding to a well-known actress. To keep their wedding plans from leaking to the press, Zurie and Mace must pretend they are the ones getting married. Cake tasting and flower arranging seem like harmless fun…until wary workaholic Zurie realizes she’s feeling something real for her fake fiancé…

Want more small-town romance? (Each book is standalone.)

Tillbridge Stables Series
The Cowboy’s Claim, Book 1 (*2021 Booksellers’ Best Award Winner)
Her Sweet Temptation, Book 2
The Cowgirl’s Surprise Match, Book 3

Small Town Secrets Series
A Chef’s Kiss, Book 1 (*2022 RSJ Emma Award Winner)
The Designer’s Secret, Book 2
Second Take at Love, Book 3



“I’m happy to keep up with Nina Crespo’s pleasant and well-drawn family at the Tillbridge Stables. THE COWGIRL’S SURPRISE MATCH is a fun contemporary romance…

Clare O., Fresh Fiction

A heart-melting romantic tale readers will thoroughly enjoy, Nina Crespo’s The Cowgirl’s Surprise Match is a fun contemporary that is very hard to resist.”

Bookish Jottings

“THE COWGIRLS SURPRISE MATCH is a clever spin on the fake fiancé storyline.”

Cheryl, Romance in Color

“Zurie is so special and her journey with both herself and Mace had me glued to the pages!”

Crystal, Goodreads

Nina Crespo - Author

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