Maverick Holiday Magic (Montana Mavericks: Six Brides For Six Brothers Book 5) by Teresa Southwick

Author:Teresa Southwick [Southwick, Teresa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Young Widower & Bachelor Father, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Small Town & Rural Area, Cowboy & Western Romance, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Montana Mavericks: Six Brides For Six Brothers, The Crawford Family & Brothers, Christmas Holidays & Celebration, Christmas Time, Holiday Whimsy, Festive Season, Winter Weather, Family & Domestic Life, Young Child-Daughter, Rancher With Animals-Horses & Cattle, Rust Creek Falls
Publisher: Harlequin Special Edition; Original edition
Published: 2019-11-01T04:00:00+00:00

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“But, Daddy, Merry said the whole town goes to see the Christmas tree light up. What if I’m the only kid in my class who isn’t there?” Wren gave her father a pathetic look.

They were eating dinner and Merry had casually mentioned the tree lighting tonight. The little girl latched on to the idea like a dog with a bone. Merry watched him squirm and felt a little sorry for him. The poor man had been up in the middle of the night with a pregnant cow, helping her through a difficult birth. He’d said both mother and baby were fine, but he looked like the wrath of God.

“Hunter, I can take her. I’ll just finish up these dinner dishes and the two of us can head out. You get some rest.”

“Does the whole town really go?” he asked.

“I’ve never taken a head count so I’m sure there are some people who don’t attend. But it’s always crowded.”

Wren shook her head. “It won’t be the same with just Merry and me. You have to come, Daddy.”

Merry recognized indecision on his face along with the fatigue. When they were exhausted, most people resembled roadkill. Not Hunter Crawford. He made the wrath of God look good. He hadn’t shaved and the dark scruff, along with the weariness, somehow made him look brooding and sexier than ever.

Then it occurred to her that his hesitation might be about her. Maybe he wanted alone time with his daughter and was trying to figure out how to say so and not hurt her feelings.

“Wren, maybe your dad wants to take you by himself. Just the two of you. A father/daughter outing.”

“No.” The little girl put on her stubborn face like a superhero costume. “Then you would be all alone. And sad.”

“Well,” he said, “then I guess the three of us are going. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No one is allowed to be sad. Especially my little princess.”

“Thank you, Daddy.” She hugged him and he kissed the top of her head.

Merry met his gaze. “I’ll make you a cup of coffee.”

“Thanks.” There was a flicker of something in his eyes, probably regret that he wouldn’t get some sleep for another couple of hours.

A little while later the three of them pulled into the town hall parking lot. The large pine tree had been set up on the corner of Cedar Street and North Main. They exited the truck and Merry automatically took Wren’s hand because there were cars, moving slowly, but she wasn’t taking any chances.

On the sidewalk, Wren said, “Daddy, hold my other hand.”

“Okay, kiddo.”

The little girl turned a happy smile on both of them. “We’re all holding hands.”

Merry had no idea why but she blushed and her cheeks grew warm. Since it was dark and Hunter couldn’t see it, that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, besides a cold wind was blowing. There hadn’t been any snow yet, but they still needed to bundle up. She assessed Wren’s pink jacket, matching knit hat and fur-lined boots.

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