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Gray Bennett is a political power player who has long commanded the attention of Washington’s elite. After a life‑shaking tragedy, he retreats to his hometown of Saranac Lake, hoping to escape the endless politics he once loved. There he encounters Joy Moorehouse, a once‑mousy redhead who worked at the local bed‑and‑breakfast. Years of change have turned her into a striking, confident woman who captures his cynical heart. As their relationship deepens, Gray must confront a hidden secret that threatens to unravel everything he once trusted.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: J. R. Ward
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