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Julie Lancaster embraces a seemingly perfect start as a teacher in Hawaii: a kind employer, a gifted student, and the stunning scenery of the islands. Her world shifts when Ruel Chandler, the head of the household and brother to one of her pupils, arrives. Ruel’s aloofness and world-weary attitude clash with Julie’s vibrant energy, sparking a connection that she struggles to ignore. As their interactions deepen, Julie faces a dilemma—protect her job and new home, or risk everything for the possibility of love.
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Hawaii, the story explores the complexities of work, romance, and personal identity, challenging Julie to reconcile her professional aspirations with emerging feelings for a man who initially seems indifferent to women.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Janet Dailey
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