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Name: A Classic Encounter
Author: Emilie Richards

📘 A Classic Encounter by Emilie Richards

Lizette St. Hilaire, a widowed woman with a busy life ahead of her, finds herself running on a race course. Her late husband's legacy weighs heavily on her shoulders, and she has to balance raising his son, maintaining his plantation, and fulfilling his parents' expectations. When Chris Matthews appears, she initially tries to outrun him but soon realizes she's in love with him. The race becomes a metaphor for Lizette's struggle to find her place in the world, while Chris encourages her to chase her dreams. Despite their initial reluctance, the two fall in love during the race, proving that sometimes the best adventures happen when we don't look for them.

First publish date: 1988

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Authors: Emilie Richards

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