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Eden Carlbough, a socialite turned reluctant camp director, finds her temper tested by a spirited group of girls. An accidental tumble up an orchard apple tree brings her to the caring grip of Chase Elliot, a local orchard owner. Their instant chemistry—balanced by Eden’s sheltered past and Chase’s wary heart—creates a tender romance that blossoms under the trees, turning the camp into the backdrop of a modern love story.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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