Books like One Summer by Nora Roberts
Bryan Mitchell, a highly respected photojournalist, and Shade Wilder, America's preeminent celebrity photographer, find themselves drawn together while documenting the country’s lifestyle and culture in the 1980s. Though their careers and personalities are starkly different, the journey across the nation reveals a shared enthusiasm for capturing moments and an unexpected romantic spark. Their growing attraction is framed by the art of photography, where the camera not only records history but also becomes a conduit for their evolving emotions.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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