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Mia Burton believes she has closed the chapter on her past romance with Ethan Black, but his unexpected return throws her back into unresolved feelings. Ethan is ready to do whatever it takes to win her back, even promising a getaway to his luxurious villa in the South of France. Mia is forced to confront the pain of her former love and decide whether to let go or open her heart to a second chance.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carole Mortimer
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