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April Kelly finds herself caught in a web of intrigue after her father’s murder in a bombing that alludes to years earlier. With no brother to reach out to, she turns to Paul Gardiner, a determined journalist who insists he has evidence that could exonerate her father. As April follows his lead, she encounters threats from unexplained enemies and uncovers a conspiracy that redefines her past. Alongside the danger, a complex romance develops, pushing April to balance the need for justice with the vulnerability of newfound love.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Dawn Stewardson
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