Books like Grounds for Marriage by Daphne Clair
Twelve years after meeting her charismatic love interest, Lacey Kerr still believes her teenage romance had been a mistake. Now, for the sake of her daughter Emma, she welcomes Thad Cleaver back into their lives and discovers he is a devoted father. Yet when Lacey decides to marry Julian Wye, thad’s unexpected actions threaten their fragile balance. The story explores the shifting dynamics of love, family, and the eventual paths toward fatherhood.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Daphne Clair
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