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Jack Travis, a wealthy Texas playboy, thrives on freedom and pleasure, never forming lasting bonds. When a furious woman arrives with a baby and claims Jack is the father, he must face a new reality. Casted in a narrative of romance and family discovery, the story follows Jack as he learns what commitment means and how a newfound responsibility can reshape a life of excess.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Lisa Kleypas
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