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“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”—Emilia loved to hear the song play on her phone—Erika dug in her purse. “I’d better get this.” Opening the phone, she saw the caller ID and froze. It was Zane Gunther’s manager! She couldn’t believe it.
    â€œMr. Nolan! Hello. It’s so good to hear from you.” Even if it was bad news, at least she’d gotten this far.
    â€œMiss Rodriguez?”
    â€œYes, it’s me. I’m sorry. I was just so excited to receive your call.”
    The man had amusement in his voice when he asked, “So you think this is going to be good news?”
    â€œI can hope, can’t I?”
    â€œWell, you must have been doing a lot of hoping since you first called me. I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. Mr. Gunther has accepted your offer to appear at Frontier Days for the fee Mr. Clifton has offered to pay. He has one request, though.”
    She felt like jumping up and down for joy, spinning in a circle, grinning from now until next year. “Anything!”
    â€œHe would like a secluded place to stay before he performs.”
    She’d discussed this possibility, too, with Grant and had a couple of options. “We’d be pleased to give Mr. Gunther one of the penthouse suites, though that would be in the main lodge. A second choice would be for him to stay in one of the vacant condos. They’re down the mountain a ways. A third option would be the most secluded. We have a few isolated cabins kept for dignitaries. They’re off the beaten path and no one has to know he’s there.”
    â€œThat sounds perfect. Except…is the cabin large enough for anyone besides Zane?”
    â€œThe cabins are really more like small villas. Each has two bedrooms and a full kitchen as well as a dining and sitting area.”
    â€œI know Zane will want the cabin and I’ll probably stay there with him. How about one of those vacant condos for the band?”
    â€œWhatever you’d like, Mr. Nolan. I just can’t believe you said yes. ”
    He laughed, and said he’d be in touch again to finalize details. Then he ended the call.
    After Erika hung up, she was beside herself with excitement. Zane Gunther. He was the biggest of all the stars she had tried to contact.
    Dillon rose from his desk, his gaze questioning.
    She couldn’t keep her enthusiasm from what had just happened tied up inside her. “Guess who’s coming to Thunder Canyon?”
    Dillon’s mouth tilted up in a smile. “The governor of Montana?”
    â€œEven better. Zane Gunther’s coming. Can you imagine? Think about the crowd he’ll bring in! Just think about his music. And I get to sit in the front row.”
    â€œI’m glad you’re happy about it. Convincing him to come could make Frontier Days an even bigger success.”
    â€œAren’t you excited? Don’t you just love his music? Don’t you wish you could shake his hand and—”
    Something about Dillon’s stillness alerted her that he already knew about this. She remembered telling him how frustrating it was not having anyone call her back…how much she needed a well-known country singer to perform…and he’d said he might be able to help.
    Why would Zane Gunther come to Thunder Canyon? It wasn’t a large venue like he was used to. Suddenly Erika knew this gig didn’t happen by sheer luck. It didn’t happen because she’d made a call.
    â€œDid you know about this? Did you have something to do with getting him to accept my invitation?”
    Dillon said simply, “Zane and I go way back. We went to school together.”
    â€œOh, Dillon. Thank you.” Before she thought about it once, let alone twice, she threw her arms around him and gave him a huge hug.
    In response, Dillon’s arms went around her.
    Their enthusiastic embrace turned into something else when she raised her gaze to his.