Books like The dream by Barbara Delinsky
Jessica Crosslyn, a woman who hopes to forget her past, is tasked with saving her family's estate, Crosslyn Rise. As the project begins, she discovers that Carter Malloy, a man from her past, is involved. The two clash over their differing visions of how to maintain the old home. Despite their initial disagreement, a series of events brings the couple together, and they must work together to complete the project, facing new challenges and growing closer.
First publish date: September 1, 1990
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Barbara Delinsky
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