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Maddy O'Hurley is a dedicated dancer who measures her success by the thrill of performance, not by celebrity. When she crosses paths with Reed Valentine, a man whose life is dominated by wealth and power, the attraction between them is electric, like fireworks over Central Park. Yet Maddy is a dreamer who refuses to give up on chance and heart, forcing Reed to confront the reasons he stopped dreaming.
Their unlikely connection unfolds against the backdrop of Broadway glamour and the business world, creating a romantic plot that balances ambition, passion, and the truth that love can ignite even when life feels too controlled.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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