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Rainshadow Lodge, a secluded Victorian summerhouse on a quiet island, becomes a catalyst for love after a month of stays. Guests and staff alike experience surprising changes: Beth shares the lodge with an unexpected stranger, workaholic Mitch relies on the free‑spirited Rosie, and Catherine rekindles romance with the lodge handyman Michael. The setting’s blue skies and clear waters frame fresh connections, making the getaway a haven for new love stories.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Debbie Macomber
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