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When Virginia learns that Jordan Caine is returning home, she recalls the boy she once knewβ€”a man who has since become a successful businessman with plenty of money but no real sense of family. Jordan’s true desire is to win the affection of his adorable little son, Patrick. Virginia decides to support him in becoming the best father he can be, hoping to reconcile his past and future. In the process, Virginia finds herself falling for a new life, even as she navigates the complexities of love, legacy, and parenthood. The story is part of the Family Ties series, exploring relationships between fathers and children.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Catherine Spencer
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