Do You Take This Maverick?

Do You Take This Maverick?
Marie Ferrarella

“I DO…I DON’T. . . I DO?”RUST CREEK RAMBLINGSThe fallout from last month’s wedding-to-end-all-weddings continues. Did you hear that Claire Strickland and her oh-so-handsome husband Levi Wyatt have called it quits? Everyone thought these two were the perfect couple with the most perfect baby. One minute they were together, the next there was a poker game and then….What could have possibly steered these two young lovebirds off-course?Even though they are on the outs, rumour has it that Claire and Levi have both taken up domicile at Strickland’s Boarding House. We find this behavior highly suspect–and everyone in town is weighing in, too! So don't pack your suitcases yet, dear readers–we have a feeling this love story is far from over!

“I’ve missed you, little darlin’,” Levi said, smiling down into his daughter’s face. “Did you miss me, too?”

More than anything in the world, Claire thought, observing the way he was with Bekka. And more than you’ll ever know.

With more than a little effort, she blocked and shut down her feelings. She was not about to own up to what she was thinking or say the words out loud.

That was all she needed to do, Claire upbraided herself. If Levi had a clue as to what she was thinking, he would just take it to mean that he could move back into their apartment and, just like that, it would be business as usual.

Would that be so bad? she questioned herself.

Yes! Yes, it would be that bad. She’d be back to spending all her time taking care of the baby and missing Levi, while he’d be spending all his free time away from her.

Supposedly securing their future… if she were to believe him.

She had to remember how that felt—missing him, being taken for granted—she silently counseled herself.

But all that staying angry required effort. Effort that was hard to maintain when part of her kept longing for the touch of his hand, the feel of his lips on hers.

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Montana Mavericks: What Happened at the Wedding? A weekend Rust Creek Falls will never forget!

Do You Take This Maverick?

Marie Ferrarella

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

USA TODAY bestselling and RITA

Award-winning author MARIE FERRARELLA has written more than two hundred books for Mills & Boon, some under the name Marie Nicole. Her romances are beloved by fans worldwide. Visit her website, www.marieferrarella.com (http://www.marieferrarella.com).

To Gail Chasan,

who is always in my corner.

Thank you.

Contents

Cover (#u57334095-52b9-5603-96e2-57bc30f74ded)

Introduction (#uaf01a9d1-fdd9-51ba-8f45-778b855aba10)

Title Page (#uc29cd1e4-1da9-5c34-8f47-8bd5c4a53a58)

About the Author (#uf587cb9d-c147-5747-8b08-9abe31f2d5a7)

Dedication (#uf2236eb3-04b6-53b1-8a04-25934dd44aa8)

Prologue (#u4f2c014e-0a3e-5234-9234-0e2290487985)

Chapter One (#u85417001-5f23-5940-9fc9-af09d4675aa3)

Chapter Two (#ua6302358-95a4-5ee0-90a1-33a1ec3794a5)

Chapter Three (#u8451ee6d-9568-5ae1-bb8d-cde73a213092)

Chapter Four (#u588fad34-7a38-5bf5-a8fd-18731e453a13)

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Prologue (#ulink_cfe84c24-e15a-5f0f-9f3c-af08b86cd4a5)

“I don’t see what you’re so mad about.”

Levi Wyatt stared at his wife of two years in absolute confusion. The second he had opened the door and walked into their room, Claire had lit into him, reading him the riot act.

Granted, it was almost dawn and he had never stayed out anywhere near this late before, but that was no reason for Claire to be so upset.