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foolishly and would never suggest using retirement money for anything other than what it was intended for. Hopefully, that same way of thinking was drummed into Addison’s head and would ultimately help convince Sara to drop the barn-renovation idea and find another way to generate extra income for the family farm.
    Reid swerved slightly when he spotted Addison’s red Mustang pulling into the parking lot in front of Wedding Row. It had been a while since he’d had such a strong pull of attraction to a woman, and damned if he didn’t kind of like it. With the stress of being a financial adviser during tough economic times Reid had pulled back from much of a social life, including dating. He glanced in his rearview mirror and caught another glimpse of the flashy red convertible and grinned. For the first time in a long while he felt an urge to get back in the game. And he knew just where he was going to test the waters.
    Reid didn’t know how long he planned on staying in Cricket Creek, but he knew one thing for sure. In spite of the financial struggle at the farm, coming home for a spell was just what he needed. He turned on the radio and then suddenly remembered the cheese Danish, and the delicious treat called his name. “Oh yeah . . .” Reid said, and reached over for the bag. He sank his teeth into the sweet gooey goodness and moaned with appreciation as he chewed.
    When Trace Adkins started singing “Ladies Love Country Boys,” Reid chuckled. He wasn’t sure if Addison Monroe would yell “Turn it up” if he started blaring Hank Jr., but he had to wonder if she could possibly fall for his Southern-boy drawl. She might be way up there out of his league, but, hey, it was worth a shot. Hopefully, after touring the property she would decide to open the bridal boutique and give him the chance to find out.

6
    Say Yes to the Dress!
    “H ELLO, MIA!” MAGGIE SAID, AND STOOD UP FROM BEHIND her desk. Smiling, she walked toward the entrance. “And you must be Addison,” Maggie added, extending her hand to the pretty young woman with amazing hair and expressive eyes. “I’m Maggie McMillan. I hear that you’re interested in looking at the building intended for the bridal boutique.”
    “It’s a spontaneous decision, but yes,” Addison said with a fond glance at Mia.
    “Take it from me: Those can be the best kind of decisions,” Mia said with a smile at her cousin. When Addison raised her eyebrows, Mia added, “I’ll explain over martinis at Sully’s later tonight.”
    “I agree that you need to go with your gut,” Maggie said. “Not long ago I told my son, Tristan, that life doesn’t always have to make perfect sense. And it’s true. I’d love to show the store to you!” Maggie picked up the key. “Do you ladies need a water or soda to take along?” After both gave a negative shake of their heads, Maggie nodded and gestured toward the door. “Then let’s go have a look.”
    As Maggie led the way she smiled at the easy chatter between the cousins. When she had been their age, her life had been far different and she had had to put her own dreams on hold. Not that she regretted putting her son first, but now that Tristan was a successful, happy young man with a lovely fiancée, it was high time that she moved forward with her own aspirations. Her recent move from Cincinnati to Cricket Creek to help Tristan expand Whisper’s Edge was just what she needed to jump-start the rest of her life.
    “Wedding Row was such a wonderful concept, Mia,” Maggie commented. “Your father and Nicolina did a fantastic job of blending the buildings into the surroundings.” She waved her arm in an arc. “You would have thought this had been here for many years instead of being a new construction. From the gas streetlights to the cobblestone paving, these shops have the quaint feel of Cricket Creek.”
    “It’s just lovely,” Addison agreed as they rounded the corner to where the bridal shop was located. “Oh,