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One Man's Folly follows the unlikely partnership between wealthy rancher Mike Harrigan, who welcomes a group of foster boys onto his ranch, and Judge Diana Tomlinson of the nearby town of Libertyville. The judge struggles to navigate the legal and emotional complexities of Harrigan's foster program, as her own feelings become involved.
The story explores themes of community, family, and the challenges of child welfare within a tight-knit rural setting.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Cathy Gillen Thacker
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