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In this lighthearted romance, Mike and her best friend Hope dream of meeting the boyfriend of their dreams and falling head over heels. As Mike believes she has found the one, she starts to question whether her supposed perfect match is really her destiny or just a fleeting illusion.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Coming of Age/Coming of Age Romance
Authors: Dyan Sheldon
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