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Rick Ethier, a man of restless ambition, inherits a challenging proposition from his grandfather: restore a nearly bankrupt magazine to profitability within a year. He hopes that success will free him to pursue his true interests. However, the task quickly becomes more complex when he meets Becky Ellison, the former owner's daughter and current editor. Becky is passionate about her editorial role but secretly dreams of writing fiction—a dream crushed by a harsh review of her first book, authored by Rick. As the two navigate their professional obligations and personal aspirations, they wonder whether a divine intervention has brought them together to find a new direction in life.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carolyne Aarsen
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