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Susannah Chapman is liberated after eight years behind bars for a murder she did not commit. With little money, a diminished support network, and the painful memory of having to give up her baby, she is terrified of rebuilding her life. Unexpectedly, Jared Walker—her former assistant district attorney who helped secure her conviction—steps forward to offer help. As they navigate the fragile trust between them, Jared’s son Eric joins the effort, promising a chance for healing. Susannah struggles to determine whether Jared’s newfound compassion is genuine or a shadow of past guilt.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Barbara McMahon
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