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When her mother suffers a stroke, Rita must return to Chicago to care for her and ensure the family-owned salon remains open. With the clock ticking till Valentine’s Day, she tackles the challenge of restoring her mother’s health and the business’s future. Along the way, the neighborhood skating rink becomes the backdrop for rekindled friendships with childhood best friend Marley and classmate Johnny. As a romance begins to blossom on the ice, Rita’s newfound relationships offer her hope and support during this critical time.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Melody Carlson
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