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Johanna Patterson is a top game‑show producer breaking barriers in the 1980s, striving for independence after a difficult childhood. Her career takes an unexpected turn when she encounters actor Sam Weaver, whose unrelenting charm challenges her guarded defenses. As their paths collide, Johanna must confront the emotional stakes of both love and the high‑pressure world of television production, learning that the greatest game may be her own heart.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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