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Summer's Child is a contemporary romance novel set in Connecticut. The story centers on pregnancy and the emotional landscape of families dealing with the disappearance of a loved one. Themes of love, hope, and resilience drive the narrative.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Luanne Rice
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