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Shelby’s world turns upside down when a manuscript she rejects unexpectedly becomes a New York Times bestseller under another publisher. Her star romance author, long gone from the scene, now wants to quit entirely. In a race against time, Shelby must persuade her reluctant writer to contribute again. With only a pen name, a Midwest town post‑office box, and the assistance of an outrageously handsome local author, Mark Buchanan, she makes a daring appeal. As the clock ticks, Shelby’s quest to reclaim her author’s voice intersects with a potential real‑life romance, forcing her to confront deadlines, jealousy, and the pressure of the publishing world.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Leigh Michaels
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