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Ainsley Danville is a skilled matchmaker who prides herself on finding the perfect partner for her clients. When a handsome Texan doctor, Dr. Ivan Donovan, walks into her office, she sees an ideal match for her sister. However, her professional judgment is challenged when she discovers she has developed feelings for Ivan. As Ainsley tries to balance her career and her emotions, she must navigate the complexities of love and matchmaking in contemporary Rhode Island.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Karen Toller Whittenburg
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