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After the death of their older brother, Josie and Meredith Garland spend fifteen years drifting apart, each carving a different path. Josie, a first‑grade teacher who has sworn off dating, yearns for motherhood when a former boyfriend’s daughter becomes her student. Meredith, a respected attorney with a seemingly perfect family, finds herself restless and questioning the life she chose. As their brother’s anniversary approaches, painful secrets emerge and the sisters must confront the divisions that have kept them apart.
In the process, they discover that forgiveness and understanding can heal old wounds and that both love and family are essential to true happiness. A contemporary romance that explores themes of sisterhood, life decisions, and the courage to pursue one’s heart, "First Comes Love" offers a heartfelt look at how the love that binds us can ultimately bring us back together.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Emily Giffin
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