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Name: The Second Bride
Rating: 4.090909090909 (11 reviews)
Author: Catherine George

Jo fell for Rufus Grierson the same day he married her best friend, but she hid her feelings in support of Claire. When Claire is tragically taken, Rufus struggles with grief and rarely sees Jo again. The night of his wedding anniversary, Rufus confides his sorrow to Jo and their mutual attraction cannot be denied. Passion sparks a pregnancy, and when Rufus proposes, Jo accepts for the simple reason that she loves him. The story follows their journey toward a new life together, exploring themes of love, loss, and the hope of a second marriage.

First publish date: November 1997

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Authors: Catherine George

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