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After years away, Melanie Bartlett finds herself back in River Bend, the small town she once called home. There she reunites with familiar faces and encounters new ones, notably Wyatt Gibson, a resident whose charm and affection draw her in. Melanie also reconnects with her daughter, who brings new dynamics to the town’s social fabric. Together, their stories explore themes of friendship, family life, and the nuanced bonds that exist between men and women in a close-knit community.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Catherine Bybee
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