Dear Reader,

Twenty years of Mavericks! Can you believe it? All the drama, all the family, all the love!

I’m so thrilled to be part of this Maverick anniversary continuity that captures the mystique and wonder of Rust Creek Falls, Montana. I especially enjoyed getting to know my hero, charming Nick Pritchett, and his best bud, Cecelia Clifton. I realize we don’t often describe women as feisty these days, but that word fits Cecelia perfectly. With a heart of gold for everyone she meets, she wants her own true love, but she’s not having any luck in Rust Creek Falls. Nick fears she’ll skedaddle out of town and he’ll be left without the only woman who doesn’t want him for his handyman skills.

Nick and Cecelia have known each other since they were kids in Thunder Canyon, so, surely, there’s no chance of romance between them. Cecelia has more sense than being attracted to him. After all, women are attracted to Nick like bees to pollen. Nick is so desperate to keep Cecelia in town that he even offers to help Cecelia find a man. That’s when the craziness starts.…

I hope you enjoy the wonderful ride of Cecelia and Nick as they find out if they’re destined to be friends or more.…

Happy reading!

Leanne Banks