The Substitute Millionaire/Susan Mallery/192 pgs./December Challenge--Geese-a-Laying

This is the first book in the  "Million Dollar Catch" trilogy. Julie Nelson loses a bet to her two sisters, which results in her going on a blind date with Todd Aston. What Julie doesn't realize is that she is really on a date with Todd's cousin, Ryan Bennett. When Ryan confesses his duplicity, Julie wants nothing to do with him. However, Julie soon discovers that she is pregnant. When she tells Ryan about her pregnancy, he surprises her by wanting to be an active participant in the raising of their child. Both Julie and Ryan have "trust" issues but they work through them to a happy conclusion. The dialogue is entertaining, and the characters have more depth than in a typical romance.