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Rebecca Malone, a once-determined accountant, decides to abandon her routine and explore Greece, seeking a fresh start. In the sunlit ruins and vibrant streets, she encounters Stephen Nickodemus, a charismatic stranger. Drawn by an instant—and perhaps an unspoken promise of forever—Rebecca follows her impulse. Their unexpected connection explores both the thrill of new horizons and the depth of longing, offering a romantic tale set against the backdrop of 1980s Greece.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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