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Lucy Marinn's world is shattered when her fiancé, Kevin, abandons her for her own sister. Facing disapproval from her parents and the strain of sudden betrayal, Lucy is asked to let her friend Sam Nolan “romance” her in a desperate attempt to move on. The arrangement takes an unexpected turn when Lucy and Sam fall for each other, threatening the fragile balance of family, love, and the life Lucy has built on the Washington vineyards.
Set in the picturesque Pacific Northwest, the story follows Lucy and Sam as they navigate the complexities of relationships, familial expectations, and personal growth—all while an ambitious glasswork and vineyard backdrop highlights the conflict between tradition and progress.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Lisa Kleypas
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