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Sian Bishop has lived a life guided by caution since the night that altered her world and left her beloved son Rory in their wake. When steadfast partner Richard proposes a fresh start in the English countryside, she abandons city bustle for a picturesque cottage and the calming rhythm of rural life. In the hills of the village, Sian discovers more than a new career—she finds community, romance, and a chance to heal from past mistakes while shaping a home for herself and Rory.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Katie Fforde
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