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At 46, Elisha Reid has chased deadlines and contracts in the publishing world, putting her career above anything else. When her brother dies of pancreatic cancer, he leaves Elisha with two nieces to care for, forcing her to juggle the demands of motherhood and work. In the midst of this upheaval, Elisha finds an unexpected connection with Ryan Sutherland, a difficult author with his own demons—a dynamic that tests her resolve and opens a new chapter in her life. The story follows her as she learns to adjust, support her nieces, and discover that even an experienced professional can find new happiness in the face of tragedy.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Marie Ferrarella
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