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After years of high‑school bullying and hidden pain, Dorothea Mathis, a small‑town hotel keeper, finds herself unexpectedly drawn back into the life of her former college love, Daniel Porter. The once‑mysterious Army Ranger has returned to his hometown of Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma to help care for ailing father and unwind with no strings. Their encounters, charged with tension and chemistry, force each to confront their scars. As they share heated, passionate moments, Daniel must decide whether to risk losing Dorothea or embrace the possibility of love.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Gena Showalter
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