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Maggie McElroy, a food writer coping with her husband's passing, receives startling news that his estate is being challenged in China by a paternity claim involving a five‑year‑old girl. Determined to find the truth, she journeys to Beijing, where she interviews a chef of mixed American and Chinese heritage. While exploring the legal intrigue, Maggie uncovers surprising revelations that reshape her understanding of her late husband and her own future.
First publish date: May 4, 2007
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nicole Mones
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