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Terri Rayburn is a quiet, well‑known figure in the small town of Summer Hill, Virginia, where she manages a summer resort on Lake Kissel. Known for keeping gossip at bay, she has kept her distance from the town’s social circle. When she returns home to find a handsome stranger living in her house, she instinctively suspects a scheme and discovers the handsome Nate Taggert living there. Intrigued, Terri realizes Nate perfectly fits her type, but he is engaged to the mayor’s daughter and officially off‑limits. Despite their differences, Terri and Nate develop an unlikely friendship while he learns the rhythm of resort life.
Rumors grow as Nate begins to suspect Terri’s past, yet his determination to uncover the truth leads him toward a heart‑stopping conclusion. Set against the backdrop of the boisterous fictional town, "Met Her Match" explores the tension between wealthy townsfolk, vacationers, and the working‑class community that keeps Summer Hill alive. Told with humor and heart, it is a perfect summer escape.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jude Deveraux
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