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Justine Kaine balances her responsibilities as a church secretary, caring for an elderly father, and navigating a lively older sister while keeping her personal life private. Years after a teenage romance with Luke Butler ended abruptly, he returns to Bailey’s Fork, intent on revenge and proving he was misunderstood.
Now reunited, Justine and Luke both hope to avoid the pain that once tore them apart. Their journey explores themes of love, redemption, and divine guidance, questioning whether forgiveness can bridge the gap between past hurt and future hope.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Kathleen Y'Barbo
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