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Laurel Eden finds Belleporte welcoming, believing it to be the ideal place to live and to make her longstanding dreams a reality. Yet a simple decision to stay sets off a chain of events that change everything for her and her loved ones. Ben Nolan, who meets Laurel, is drawn to her uniquely, but finds himself unable to pursue a relationship due to his circumstances. His discovery of a secret from Laurel’s past further complicates matters.
Set against the backdrop of a tight-knit town, this romance explores how new beginnings can blur personal boundaries and reveal unexpected truths.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Laura Abbot
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