Books like Just the way you are by Christina Dodd
When tragedy splits a trio of sisters and their foster brother, each is sent to different corners of the country. Hope Prescott grows up in Boston, far from the warmth of her Southern home, and dedicates herself to finding her long‑lost siblings. Working as a telephone operator, Hope unknowingly creates a community of friends from the voices she answers.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Griswald, an apparently gruff old butler. In reality he is Zack Givens, a wealthy, cold, and secretive man. Hope is drawn to the man she imagines as kind and generous, only to discover his true identity and betrayal. Faced with heartbreak and a complex past, Hope must decide whether to stay or leave—and whether Zack can solve the mystery that binds them.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Christina Dodd
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