An ad placed by a 37 year old man seeking a loving woman to share his life at his ranch, catches Cherilyn Bixby's attention. No longer having any ties, the sensible and pretty schoolteacher wants to have something of her own which this sensible Texas rancher might give to her. With her pureblooded Maine Coon cat, Arabella (straight from New England) in hand, she's still four hours later in the rain waiting for Cole Witherspoon to show up.

By the time Cole shows to collect her, the cat is an immediate issue and an ultimatum by Cherilyn that the cat stays in the house, or she will return back across Texas. Taking care of the household, consisting of Uncle Abe, nephew Nate and brother Davis, cooking and caring for these men completes "Cherry" until Arabella is in jeopardy. Choosing between a stable life with love and losing Arabella, the only family she knows, this rancher is about to find out what this gritty woman is made of when the fur flies.

This cute little Santa Rita series short story about a headstrong woman and a stubborn man learning to compromise to achieve the dreams they each have, is heartwarming. Never underestimate this schoolteacher and her love for her animal. Complete with humor, emotion and genuine caring, you can't help but enjoy HELP WANTED: WIFE