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When hard‑driving executive Trenton St. James III plans to buy a run‑down coastal mansion in Maine, he assumes the deal will run smoothly—until he meets Catherine “C. C.” Calhoun. The independent, business‑savvy niece of a family-owned hotel dynasty resists handing over her ancestral home. What begins as a tense purchase turns into a passionate romance as Trenton, who never backs down from a challenge, realizes he wants more than just the property—he wants Catherine. The story follows four fascinating Calhoun sisters and their intertwined lives as they navigate love, business, and family legacy.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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