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Sebastien Castellano, a successful Sydney entrepreneur, has always attracted women, never the other way around. After a chaotic incident with stray dogs, he finds himself back in his childhood home in France, where he encounters Ella Martinez, a quirky housekeeper who has been silently watching him for years. Ella is skeptical of his sudden arrival, but her young son instantly idolizes him, seeing the resemblance to his favorite superhero. Beneath Sebastien’s polished exterior lies a warmth capable of sweeping Ella off her feet, promising a summer neither of them will forget.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nina Harrington
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