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When the high‑flying, demanding CEO Jason Wilding takes a holiday trip back to his small hometown of Abernathy, Kentucky, he finds himself drawn into a family emergency. His physician brother, David, has chosen a young widow, Amy Thompkins, whose artistic flair and spirited son Max may change Jason’s view of life. Though skeptical of the country setting and the responsibilities it would entail, Jason is persuaded to stay with Amy to help care for Max. The experience forces him to confront not only the practical challenges of a modest household but also the quiet desires he has long suppressed. As he applies the same strategic thinking that drives his business to this new family dynamic, Jason discovers that love and a sense of belonging can be as calculated—and as rewarding—as any corporate merger. Amid Christmas cheer, the story explores themes of single motherhood, sibling support, and the unexpected ways family ties can soften even the most hard‑nosed professional.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jude Deveraux
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