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When Russ Shaw comes back to St. Louis for the first time in a quarter century, he is asked by his daughter Diane to walk her down the aisle. The family reunion is tense, as Diane’s mother strongly opposes the idea of the father giving her away. As the wedding approaches, old feelings surface between the parents, adding complexity to the celebration. Reggie Morgan
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Barbara Delinsky
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