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Anita Sutton, a single mother of three, secures a live‑in housekeeper position with Tate Pardell after a determined effort. As their cohabitation stabilizes, Tate’s parents unexpectedly file for custody of Anita’s children. Facing an urgent legal battle, Tate proposes marriage as a solution, despite initial mistrust. The story follows Anita’s struggle to protect her family while discovering that love can grow where protection and compassion converge.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Karen Rose Smith
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