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Carrie St. John, a privileged but unsettled woman, questions her place in a life built on inheritance and adoption. When a missing brother and a new sister emerge, Carrie’s sense of belonging is further destabilized. Amid these upheavals, she turns to a private investigator who has tracked her down. His presence brings both comfort and curiosity—could he be more than a trusted friend? As Carrie confronts her past and future, she must decide whether her emotions for him are genuine affection or simply a need for companionship.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Janice Kay Johnson
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