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Carly Barnett is determined to become a journalist, and the Oregonian Times seems the perfect launchpad. She quickly discovers that her new role is as the paper’s advice columnist, writing for lonely hearts. When reporter Mark Holbrook scoffs at her column, he can’t deny the attraction he feels toward her. Though he refuses her advice on his own love life, their growing connection may hold the key to unlocking each other’s lonely hearts.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Linda Lael Miller
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