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Single mom Dori Robertson, the daughter of a successful football player, finds herself in a whirlwind romance when she reluctantly dates her son's former pro football player father, Gavin Parker, due to pressure from the children. As Dori navigates this unexpected relationship, she discovers that Gavin and her son share a deep bond and a shared passion for football. Their children, while initially skeptical, see the match between their parents as an opportunity to mend their troubled relationship. The story unfolds as they navigate their feelings for each other, each trying to break the ice and make the other fall in love. Despite the challenges and complications, the two find themselves falling in love, proving that sometimes, the best matches are found in unexpected places.
First publish date: May 1, 1986
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Debbie Macomber
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