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Emily Thorn has spent twenty‑years putting her own aspirations aside to support her husband Ian through medical school. When he abandons her at age 40, leaving only a letter, Emily is forced to reevaluate her life. She turns her focus to health, launching a chain of fitness centers and embracing an entrepreneurial spirit. Along the way, she attracts two very different men—a kind, passionate partner and an unpredictable, sensual one—each offering a different kind of love and challenge. Emily must decide which relationship will complement her newfound independence and entrepreneurial success.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Fern Michaels
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