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Maggie Fitzgerald has carved out a quiet life running a remote inn and raising her two orphaned nieces after Jake West left town years ago. When Jake resurfaces, hopeful of reconciling, Maggie—who has never forgotten him—must decide whether to open her heart to a second chance at love. "It Had To Be You" blends contemporary romance with themes of forgiveness, family, and the enduring hope of happily‑ever‑after.
First publish date: March 1, 1999
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Irene Hannon
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