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Olivia Callender inherits a century-old hotel and must rally a quirky staff and delight eager guests while her uncle threatens to seize control. A charismatic British chef, Rhys Spencer, challenges her alone time with his enticing presence, yet their undeniable chemistry leads to a night of passion and a sudden realization of her own fraught life. Amid playful saboteurs, a cranky ex-ballerina, a gorilla costume, a lovesick writer, and 2010’s tofurkey specials, Olivia must repair the hotel’s reputation and help Rhys recognize his own needs for love and growth. Together, they face the temptation of business hurdles, emotional awakenings, and the bittersweet possibility of a future married in both heart and practice.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Amy Garvey
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