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Isabel and Sam Lambert’s romance seems perfect, culminating in a happily married life. One night, a man named Mark Taylor shows up at their door, claiming to be Sam’s son. The revelation forces Isabel to confront the possibility that her entire relationship with Sam has been based on falsehoods. With Sam suddenly distant, she must sift through their shared past and evaluate the authenticity of their love. As she grapples with uncertainty, Isabel faces the challenge of rebuilding trust and redefining the future she once imagined.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Laura Abbot
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