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In the heart of modern London, Connie governs a quiet, content life with her husband Luke. A charismatic, unscrupulous man arrives, and his presence threatens to unravel Connie’s peace and the future she feels locked into. Confronted with temptation and the limits of her marriage, Connie must decide whether to defend her partnership or surrender to the allure of something new.
The novel explores the complex dynamics of marriage, fidelity, and personal ambition, captured through witty dialogue and vivid domestic scenes. With a keen look at contemporary relationships, it illuminates the fragile boundaries between love, longing and the societal expectations that shape a married woman’s world.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Adele Parks
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