It felt so good going up against someone Maggie had looked up to. Even if it was only going to be this one time in her life, it was still victorious.

And in the back of her mind, she was grateful that after today, she was going to get her life back on track.

Maggie pulled out the map of Grandberry Falls, explaining her plan to use Mitch's land on the other side of town and why it would benefit everyone involved. Including all the citizens of Grandberry Falls. Plus the interstate was much closer, which would cut down on costs for everyone.

"I think I've taught you well." Patricia signed the hand-written plan that Maggie quickly drew up. "How about coming back to New York?"

Maggie was flattered. A powerful relief filled her. She had just beaten the famous Patricia Van Meter.

She looked at Mitch. There was a deep concern in his dark eyes. It was time to put him at ease.

"Thank you, but I'm going to take the County Attorney position here in Grandberry Falls." Maggie made sure Patricia had signed the correct spot, and she shook her hand. "Thank you, Patricia."

"Are you sure?" Patricia gave everyone in the room a suspicious eye. "You are too good to be tied down here."

Mitch stepped between Maggie and Patricia. "I think Maggie can make up her own mind, and it's been made up. Don't you have a plane to catch?"

Patricia cleared her throat and snapped her fingers. Her minions got up and followed her out of the office. When the door shut behind her, the room erupted in cheers.

"Maggie, you were great!" Susie screamed, jumping up and down.

Maggie drew her hands up to her mouth. She couldn't contain the smile.

"Oh, Maggie." Hazel embraced her, and then ran her hands across Maggie's face. "I'm so proud of you. I was prepared to lose the farm. I've got to get home and make some calls. I've got some farm hands that need to start working on painting the fence, tamping down the gravel, getting the crops ready."

Hazel grabbed Susie hand and dragged her out of the office leaving Maggie alone with Mitch.

Maggie turned to Mitch and noticed him watching her intently.

"You did great, Maggie." His voice faded, losing its steely edge.

"Thank you, Mitch." Maggie stuck her hand out. This was definitely not how she imagined it would be. "I appreciate you offering up your land."

Of course she had gotten him a lot of money, but still. He didn't have to offer his land for her family.

"Anything for Hazel." He took her hand, and then stepped forward taking her into his arms. "Anything for you, Maggie Greenlee."

She breathed lightly between his parted lips. "What about Wendy?"

Even though she knew the answer, she wanted to hear it from him.

"Wendy knew that my entire existence is based on you. She didn't want to play second fiddle." He moved his mouth over hers, devouring its softness.

She felt transported on a soft and wispy cloud.

Chapter 37.

Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze. ~ Elinor Glyn Everyone was waiting for them at the Thirsty Turtle to celebrate the victory for Grandberry Falls.

Cheers erupted throughout the entire bar with Hazel leading the toast.

"I just wanted to thank our wonderful mayor, Mitch Dozier, for taking everyone's feelings into consideration while dealing with such a personal issue. And to my dear sweet, Maggie." Hazel's voice cracked. "I'm so proud of you and all the obstacles you have overcome in your life. I'm proud of you and so glad you are home. For good!" Hazel raised her gla.s.s in the air as sounds of *here, here,' and gla.s.s clinking followed.

Maggie looked around. Belle, Butch, Wendy, Tommy, Susie, Jenna, Liz, and even Beth were clapping with huge smiles on their faces.

She and Mitch stood at the door grinning from ear to ear. But not for long. Mitch gathered her into his arms, held her tightly, and then kissed her right there in front of everyone.

Maggie gave in. With a giddy sense of pleasure she let her happiness show.

"What is that?" Maggie pulled back when she saw his hand dangling over her head with something brown between his fingers.

"It's the mistletoe from your visit at Christmas." He smiled ear to ear thinking about her holiday visit and their kiss under the mistletoe. "I didn't burn it in twelve days."

"I'm glad you didn't listen to me." Maggie kissed him again. She was glad he didn't burn it. The superst.i.tion would come true, and they were going to be together.

"I love you, Maggie Greenlee. I've always loved you." Mitch's large hands took her face and held it gently.

"I love you, too." She grinned from ear-to-ear and drank in another one of his sweet kisses.

Everything she had ever wished for in the waterfall was coming true. It might have taken her on a few detours, but in the end her heart was here, in Grandberry Falls, and it belonged to Mitch Dozier. It always had.

About The Author.

Tonya is an Amazon Movers and Shakers, and International bestselling author. She writes humorous cozy mystery and women's fiction that involves quirky characters in quirky situations.

Splitsville.com, the first novel in the Olivia Davis Mystery Series, is a double finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the Mystery and Humorous Categories.

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