Merit

Devney Perry

Book 4 of Treasure State Wildcats

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Stevie Adair and Maverick Houston have been childhood rivals for a decade, their families' closeness forcing them into constant contact despite mutual hatred. When Maverick's mother reveals she is dying and asks them to call a truce, the two agree to a fake-dating arrangement that slowly turns into something real. Set against a college football backdrop in small-town Montana, the story blends enemies-to-lovers banter with a heartfelt, grief-driven arc as Maverick confronts his mother's illness. It serves as the emotional finale to the Treasure State Wildcats series.