Books like Mother of the Bride by Carole Mortimer
Helen married Zack Neilson two years ago to honor a beloved matriarch’s final wish, a union that proved only a convenience. She quickly cut Zack out of her life, fearing the desires he awakened in her.
When her eighteen‑year‑old daughter announces her engagement to Zack’s son, Helen is forced to confront her past and the complicated ties that bind the families together.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carole Mortimer
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