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Jane Jackson has spent years coping with the loss of a car‑accident survivor and the aftermath of an unhappy marriage, raising a small child while working as an assistant to a celebrated English professor. With little time for herself, Jane's heart still aches for the man she never could have truly let go. Meanwhile, Smith Parker, once a bright student with promising prospects, finds his future derailed after a false accusation erodes his scholarship and motivation. Facing a life of menial work, Smith's chances of reclaiming what he once had may depend on the right woman coming into his life. The novel explores how both characters confront past hurts and present challenges while seeking new beginnings.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Marie Ferrarella
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