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Faith Iceland leaves behind a shattered life and a fateful amnesty when she turns back to her family’s vineyard, the Blue Heron Winery. There she must confront the ghosts of lost love, unearned guilt, and difficult family ties. Alongside the gentle charm of the garden and vineyard, she reconnects with Levi Cooper, the local police chief and former best friend of her former fiancé. A complicated history and quiet attractions draw them back together, prompting Faith to reconsider the meaning of love and healing. In this contemporary romance, the relationship between Faith and Levi is tested by a shared past, preventing a fresh new start until she allows herself the possibility of forgiveness and romance.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Kristan Higgins
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