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Addie Malloy has built a quiet life for herself and her young child after leaving Skip. When Skip abruptly returns, bringing a woman who claims to be the mother of Addie’ s child, Addie must confront a painful past and decide whether this unexpected reunion can become a new beginning for all involved.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Mary J. Forbes
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