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Charlie Callahan once lived by the rule of a carefree life—until his past catches up to him. Beth Pennington, his former and ill‑fated spouse, faces the same grim reality when the two discover they share an inheritance left by Riverbend’s favorite patriarch. With the estate rigged by old family secrets, Charlie and Beth are compelled to cooperate once more, setting aside their unresolved conflict. Alongside navigating the stakes of inheritance and succession, they must also care for a troubled boy whose wellbeing hangs in the balance, adding a layer of emotional urgency to their rekindled partnership.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Pamela Bauer
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