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Jane’s attraction to the handsome and good‑natured Duncan is instantly overwhelming, yet his history as Boyne City’s most prolific seducer presents a complex landscape of past affairs. Duncan remains entangled with his ex‑wife Aggie, whose eccentric husband Gary appears in the margins, and coworker Jimmy, who frequents Duncan’s home at inopportune moments. As Jane navigates the scrutiny of friends and neighbors, a sudden car crash forces her life to intersect irrevocably with Duncan’s network. The story explores whether a deeper sense of happiness can arise amid the chaos.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Katherine Heiny
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