Books like The Girl from Nowhere by Charlotte Lamb
Suki has enjoyed success as a singer for years, yet she has no background or family support and often shelters herself behind the protective presence of her manager Buddy and his wife. Their kindness keeps her comfortable but also keeps her in a safe, unchallenged space. When Joel Harlow enters her life, he offers a bracing, sophisticated perspective and urges Suki to outgrow her nest. The story follows her inner conflict—whether Joel’s push for independence will truly help her grow or merely sting her emotionally as she faces the possibility of a new romantic and professional path.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Charlotte Lamb
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