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Maggie Durrant, once a reluctant resident of Brandy City, returns home after becoming a successful and affluent woman. Though she has left behind her troublesome family obligations, the town’s familiar faces and unexpected kindnesses pull her back into familiar conflicts.
The arrival of Mac Manero, a big‑city transplant who has purchased half of Brandy City—including the Durrant house—introduces a romantic prospect. As Mac attempts to win Maggie’s affection, both must decide whether their budding relationship can offer them a true "home sweet home."
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Christine Rimmer
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