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Secretary Sara Browning’s world upends when her boss decides to marry another woman, forcing her to flee London and stay with her parents in Shropshire to regroup. There, she encounters Stuart Delaney, a kind and reliable tree specialist who contrasts with the boss. Stuart’s own romantic past makes him an appealing choice for Sara, and she quickly becomes engaged to this seemingly ideal partner. Yet, as the wedding approaches, Sara grapples with the realization that the perfect match on paper doesn’t guarantee her happiness.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penny Jordan
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