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A depressed nurse retreats to the south of France for a fresh start, hoping to heal a broken heart. There she becomes an unpaid houseguest for a grumpy investigative journalist, whose cynical view of women and dramatic personal history make everyday life tedious. As the scrutinizing reporter struggles with his past and the new woman who seems to be the antidote to his ego, both are forced to confront their own fragile hearts and the possibility of a new, unlikely love.
The story blends contemporary romance with a touch of humor, exploring themes of healing, redemption, and the clash between cynicism and hope in a picturesque French setting.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carole Mortimer
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