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Kate Lamb, an anesthetist who often overworks herself, reluctantly accepts a weekend getaway with her colleague Mark Summers. What starts as a platonic escape quickly turns into a mutual attraction. Mark desires a committed marriage and family life, while Kate fears she only wants a brief affair, setting the stage for an emotional conflict between professional duties and personal desires.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Helen Shelton
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