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In a picturesque small town, widowed mother Cate Nightingale struggles to keep her guest house afloat. When a trio of violent intruders raides her inn demanding a lost guest’s belongings, Cate must rely on Calvin Harris, a mysterious and rugged handyman. Calvin’s courage and ingenuity help repel the attackers, but the men regroup and cut off all phone lines, holding the town hostage. In a desperate move to survive, Cate and Calvin journey to a neighboring town for assistance. Throughout their perilous odyssey, Cate witnesses Calvin transform from a reticent carpenter into a fearless protector, revealing a deeper side to his enigmatic presence.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Linda Howard
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