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Jessica Kellerman once adored Evan Dryden, the boy next door, and still cannot shake that childhood infatuation. Ten years later, she joins the Dryden family business, working alongside Evan and his older brother, Damian. While everyone believes she is meant for Evan, Jessica’s heart tug‑of‑war has only intensified: she loves Damian, and not the puppy‑love she once imagined. Now Derrick’s office dynamics and her long‑standing desire collide as she searches for a way to win Damian’s affection while navigating the expectations of both brothers and their intertwined careers. The novel explores love, career ambition, and the fulfillment that comes from daring to pursue real feelings amid lingering pasts.
First publish date: October 1, 1993
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Debbie Macomber
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