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“Isn’t it?” Shay smiled.

“So, Shay, how long have you been living in this charming town?” Savannah asked with curiosity.

“I’ve been here for a few years now. I fell in love with the place immediately,” Shay replied dreamily.

“And a very handsome cowboy,” Parker chimed in with a mischievous laugh.

Shay laughed along with her. “Oh, and you didn’t fall for one too?”

Savannah turned to Parker with interest. “You’re not from here either, Parker?”

Even though Savannah had been here for a while, she hadn’t had the time to get to know the two women well yet but was looking forward to it.

“No,” Parker shook her head. “I moved here just over a year ago, but I can confidently say that it’s the best place to live.”

“And you also found yourself a handsome cowboy?” Savannah couldn’t help but smile at the thought.

“Yes,” Parker confirmed. “Shay’s husband, Wes, is part owner of The Triple C Ranch, and my fiancé, Maverick, works there asa foreman.”

Savannah shook her head. “I’m not really into cowboys.”

Shay and Parker shared amused looks before bursting into laughter. “You will be,” Shay said confidently. “There are other types of men here too, but nothing beats a hot, sexy cowboy. And Clifton, Spring City, and Hartland are full of them. You can’t walk down the street without running into one every few feet. Plus, they have the best manners.”

Parker let out a sigh. “And they’re just so... irresistible.”

Savannah couldn’t help but join in on their laughter as she looked around the diner. Suddenly, the bell over the door jingled, and she saw two tall cowboys strolling in and taking seats at the counter. She couldn’t believe how handsome they were. One of them was talking to Connie, who then pointed toward their booth. The cowboy looked their way, grinned, and stood up.

“A cowboy is heading this way,” Savannah whispered.

Parker and Shay peeked over the back of the booth and laughed. As he approached their booth, Parker got up to greet him with a hug and a kiss on the lips, causing the rest of the diner patrons to cheer. Savannah couldn’t help but smile at the display.

“That’s Maverick,” Shay said, gesturing toward Parker’s fiancé. “Maverick, this is Vanna Collins, the new owner of Minnie’s shop, which is now called Timeless Treasures.”

Savannah felt her heart flutter as Maverick tipped his hat with a smile. “Ma’am, it’s a pleasure to meet you,” he said, extending his hand.

“You too,” Savannah replied, unable to take her eyes off the handsome man in front of her.

She shook his hand and couldn’t believe how tall and muscular he was. Maybe she did need a cowboy after all.

Parker chimed in with surprise. “I didn’t know you werecoming into town.”

“It was a last-minute decision,” Maverick explained with a chuckle. “Grady needed to stop by The Feed Store, so I rode along. There’s not much going on at the ranch in this weather. And we were both getting hungry.”

Maverick then turned to Shay, who greeted him. “How are you doing, Shay?”

“I’m good, Maverick. Tell Grady to stop flirting with the server and come say hi,” Shay joked with a laugh.

“Telling Grady to stop flirting is like trying to catch the wind,” Maverick chuckled and motioned for the other man to join them. As Savannah watched him approach, she couldn’t help but feel her heart race. He was simply breathtaking. His coat hung open, revealing a well-built body that made her cheeks flush with heat. She couldn’t tear her gaze away from him as he greeted Shay and Parker with a nod and a touch of his hat.

“Hey, Grady,” Shay said, introducing him to Savannah. “This is Vanna Collins, the new owner of the antique store. Vanna, this is Grady Henderson, another foreman at The Triple C.”

As soon as Grady turned to face her, their eyes locked in a powerful gaze. His jet-black hair brushed against the collar of his coat, and his emerald green eyes seemed to sparkle in the light. He nodded at her, and she noticed some streaks of gray in his stubble and at his temples.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, ma’am,” he greeted her with a deep voice that sent shivers down her spine.

“It’s nice to meet you too,” Savannah replied, trying not to sound as breathless as she felt.

“I’ll see you at home, darlin’,” Maverick said to Parker before kissing her on the lips.

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