Cameron, Paige - The Billionaire Maverick Bargains for a Wife [Wives for the Western Billionaires 3] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Classic)
Authors: Paige Cameron
Wives for the Western Billionaires 3
The Billionaire Maverick Bargains for a Wife
Angie McElvaine was reclaiming her life. She had a four-step plan and had completed three.
Brent Terrell arrived in Saddle Creek to see his brother, Drake. Angie considered him for step four, to be her temporary husband. He was here for a visit, not to stay. But, there was danger in choosing him. Her body instantly responded to his nearness. Could she have his baby, see him go away, and come out unscathed? She doubted it, and he'd never agree anyway.
Angie's fears come to the forefront when people begin to question about her changed appearance. Maybe twenty-one years of hiding wasn't enough. Still, no one outside of Saddle Creek would be curious about her.
Hopefully, her stepfather had forgotten about her and her mother. But Angie hadn't forgotten the baby sister they'd left behind or that her stepfather had convinced Angie she never wanted a permanent husband.
Genre:
Contemporary, Western/Cowboys
Length:
45,012 words
THE BILLIONAIRE MAVERICK BARGAINS FOR A WIFE
Wives for the Western Billionaires 3
Paige Cameron
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THE BILLIONAIRE MAVERICK BARGAINS FOR A WIFE
Copyright © 2011 by Paige Cameron
E-book ISBN:
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First E-book Publication: November 2011
Cover design by Les Byerley
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Steve, you are the best bargain I ever got.
Wives for the Western Billionaires 3
PAIGE CAMERON
Copyright © 2011
Chapter One
Angie put on the coffeepot, grabbed her pad, and studied her list. In the past few months, she’d gradually begun to change her wardrobe. Nothing drastic, but a casual change to clothes that fit rather than hung on her body. That was number one on the list in front of her.
Last night she’d thrown away the last of her brown contacts. From now on her eye color would be what nature gave her, a purplish blue. That took care of number two. Three on her list was to discard the black wig she’d worn the whole time she’d lived in Saddle Creek. Not being able to show her real hair had been the most difficult. Today, her beautician and friend, Doris, would take her in the back room, throw the wig away, and pretend to dye her hair. She’d reenter the world as a blonde, her true color.
Angie took a swallow of coffee and a bite of her toast. Her stomach felt unsettled when she looked at number four. She’d think about that later.
She showered and dressed for her hair appointment. Excitement coursed through her veins. She felt like a caterpillar getting rid of her old cocoon and becoming a butterfly. Silly, but her heart was lighter today than it had been in a long time.
After dressing, she grabbed her purse and keys and headed to her car. Time for the biggest change of all.
Doris greeted her when she entered the shop. There were a few other ladies getting their hair done. Angie smiled to them on her way to the back room. The wig was discarded in the trash can outside.
“I’ve never understood why you wore that wig. Your own hair is so beautiful. But, everyone has their own peculiarities, I suppose.” She smiled. “At least you’ve finally come to your senses,” Doris said as she washed Angie’s hair.
They chatted during the time it would normally take to dye her hair blonde. Then Doris wrapped her hair in a towel and led her to the chair out front. The women stared at her new hair color and looked stunned, but complimented her on the change.
“You’re sure about this?” Doris asked for about the tenth time since Angie had talked with her.
“Very sure. Cut it shoulder length.”
Doris brushed Angie’s hair out. It fell to her waist. “This is so beautiful.” Doris moved the brush slowly through the strands, obviously stalling for time.
“I’m not going to change my mind, Doris. I want a totally new look, a new me.”
“There’s not a thing wrong with the old you. But all right, if you say so.”
* * * *
“I’m surprised Mom let you out of her sight,” Drake Terrell said to his brother, Brent.
“She didn’t want to, but I insisted. I was going stir-crazy sitting around. She wouldn’t let me do a thing.”
“You believe you’re able to help around the ranch? If you have a relapse, Mom will have my hide.”
“Damn, it’s been four months. The doctor said the bullet missed everything vital. The only problem was the blood I lost, and I got the doctor’s approval to travel and do some work.” He glanced around as they drove through Saddle Creek on their way to Drake’s ranch.
“The town is growing.”
“Yep, it pleases Janice that we got a new library. Are you hungry? I told Janice not to worry about fixing anything until supper. The kids keep her busy.”
“Sure, I could eat.” He shook his head. “I still have trouble picturing you with a wife, a son, and daughter.”
Drake parked his truck several doors away from the restaurant. “Wait until you see them. Lacy is a little over three, and little Joe is six months old.”