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Esther Brite leaves a town that resented her to chase a new life, but a disastrous accident forces her back to a place she thought she had escaped. Dr. Dan Jacobey, who longs for refuge in his own storied home, discovers a hidden diary that reveals Esther’s past. Their bond grows as Dan offers protection and a promise of renewal, yet Esther struggles with her own doubts and the weight of secrets that could jeopardize their fragile hope for the future.
Set in a contemporary romantic landscape, the story explores themes of resilience, longing and the complex dance between desire and self‑sufficiency.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Mary Kay McComas
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