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After her mother’s divorce, Edie travels to North Carolina for a summer break and takes a temporary job at the local newspaper. While sorting out a mystery about an abandoned house, she meets Nick, a serious and sensitive college student who is already dating someone else. Despite the situation, Edie feels an inexplicable pull toward him and must confront her insecurities, the summer’s transformations, and whether she is falling in love. As the town’s newsroom buzzes with gossip and holiday excitement, Edie learns that even in the past‑time of a summer vacation, unexpected romance can bloom amid routine and change.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Maud Johnson
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