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Jessica believes that romantic love is a shaky foundation for marriage and decides to test this theory by advertising for a husband. She meets Lyle Garnett, a busy English doctor who needs a mother for his two sons. While Lyle’s practical approach to relationships mirrors Jessica’s intent, the two gradually develop genuine affection for one another, undermining Jessica’s initial hypothesis and forcing her to reconsider what truly makes a lasting partnership.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penny Jordan
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