Books like When We're Alone by Jane Donnelly
Investigative reporter Colin Radbrook has built a reputation for relentless pursuit of the truth. His latest assignment brings him into contact with Livvy, who is wary of his intense attraction. As Colin delves deeper, Livvy must decide whether to open her heart while protecting a fragile family secret about a dearly mourned relative. The novel explores the tension between professional ambition and personal vulnerability, and the cost of keeping secrets in the face of an unforgiving truth.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Jane Donnelly
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