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Karen’s summer seems flawless: loving parents, a dazzling boyfriend named Brad, and the promise of forever. When Brad tells her they’re not right for each other, she’s forced to face the reality that she’s still learning to choose her own path.
Her first job brings new challenges and unfamiliar faces, including Jason, a sophisticated newcomer. Through these experiences, Karen discovers the value of responsibility, self‑reliance, and the true meaning of love beyond the surface. The story captures the highs and humbling moments of growing up as a teenager during a carefree summer.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Lucille Warner
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