Books like One summer by Karen Robards
Johnny Harris, a man with a troubled past, has just been released from prison and is eager to start a new life. However, the town's gossip and whispers of scandal turn into a feverish atmosphere as he becomes the subject of everyone's attention. As the summer heats up, Rachel Grant, a small-town woman who once believed in the innocence of the man she knew, finds herself caught in a passionate whirlwind of friendship, betrayal, and scandal. The murder of a man is uncovered, but Johnny is innocent. Rachel is about to be attacked by an unrelenting summer heat, as dark passions and true love bloom in the heart of the town.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Karen Robards
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