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Jonathan Macklin lives on a ranch where his father, Ty, is a no‑nonsense, single parent who rejects the idea of marriage. The arrival of the bold and adventurous Carly Lightfoot as a live‑in mom throws the family into a new dynamic. Carly’s fearless nature and quick wit both clash and charm Ty, leading to both conflict and unexpected laughter as Jonathan watches their bond grow. In the end, the family must decide whether love can replace traditional rules and whether a new marriage could be the next step for a household that’s never known a steady partner.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Laurie Paige
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