The Cowboy's Marriage Bargain by Deborah Clack. The book's plot revolves around a marriage of convenience. Premise: Widowed cowboy Chase Cross needs money to save his struggling ranch, while Lexi Gardner must be married within thirty days to inherit a fortune. Conflict: The pair can barely tolerate each other, but a marriage of convenience offers a solution to both their problems. Plot points: The story includes a little mystery as Lexi wants to keep a questionable relative from inheriting the money. As their bargain progresses, the characters must decide if they can overcome their differences for a future together.