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Elizabeth, now a mature widow in Ohio, is surprised when Jed Carrel—her former teenage love who once scorned her—returns to her life. Their reunion stirs memories of a passionate kiss and a future she had abandoned for marriage. As Jed reminds her that she is still alluring, Elizabeth wrestles with old emotions, her current loneliness, and the possibility of a new love.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Janet Dailey
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