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Olivia Martin lives a rebellious, carefree life on Los Angeles’ west side—drinking, driving fast cars, and avoiding tenderness. A sudden family tragedy forces her to assume guardianship of her father’s infant daughter, Celia. While grappling with the emotional weight of an unexpected parental role, Olivia must navigate her strained relationships with her parents, her evolving responsibilities at her father's mansion, and the pull between two men who love her. Through humor and insight, she learns that duty, love, and decency can coexist even when the path seems uphill.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Claire Scovell LaZebnik
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