Mississippi’s Monday Mingle by V. Kelly

Mississippi:
Mama always warned me that bad boys were like gators. On the surface they seem all sweet and pretty, but underneath the murky waters, they are vicious beasts ready to chew you up and spit you out. I never believed her until Wade Carrington set his sights on me. I’ve done my best to avoid him—there’s no need for this good girl to get tangled up with that mess of boy. But when he catches me reading out by the willow trees on a fateful Monday morning, I can’t help but fall for his wicked smile and southern charm. Now the only thing worse than falling for the bad boy, is protecting my heart from the heartbreak that I know will eventually come, while trying to thwart the advances of another man I think is secretly stalking me.

Wade:
I’ve had my eye on Mississippi “Missi” Waters since middle school. She’s the good girl my mama always told me to tie down, and the one girl in school no guy can catch. Unfortunately, my reputation for being rebellious and a serial heartbreaker has her avoiding me every time I attempt to talk to her. She has no idea that I’ve been sweet on her for most of our lives, and I’ll do anything to show her just how I feel. Even if that means surprising her in her favorite reading spot and stealing that kiss, I’ve been dreaming about for years. I’m determined to change her mind about me, so when I find out that she’s secretly being harassed by a man that shouldn’t be chasing her, I’m willing to give up everything just to help her. Only I’m not quite sure she’s willing to see past my reputation and the rumors about me that run thicker than the sweltering heat of a Mississippi summer, to finally let me in.