Maybe, Baby

English expatriate associate movie producer Burke Elliot wants to refuse the trip, but knows that for him to do so is Hollywood suicide. Thus he leaves sunny Southern California to travel to wintry Montana in order to sign actress Nora Daniels to star in a movie. Burke knows why he did not want to go had nothing to do with the weather. He fears his attraction for Nora, as he does not want a long term commitment at least at this time in his life. Besides which the object of his fantasies has recently given birth. However, nature takes its course when a winter storm strands him with her and her offspring. As they fall in love, Burke remains undecided as he has career plans that exclude a wife and child; so why can't he leave? This is a fun Hollywood romance that takes the stars out of Southern California and somewhat isolates them (with some local eccentrics) in snowy Big Sky Country. The lighthearted romp entertains contemporary readers because of the changing relationship between the lead couple that goes through phases from denial to avoidance to maybe to totally. Terry McLaughlin provides a fine romance.