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Samantha Miller longs to start a family but finds eligible men scarce. She plans a trip to England to visit her happily married twin, hoping the journey will clear her head. There she encounters Liam Connolly, a man who recalls her teenage crush but had once rebuffed her due to their differing natures. As Samantha explains her motives, Liam is struck by her courage and suddenly feels compelled to become the father of her children, setting the stage for a heartening romantic journey.
The story follows Samantha’s hopes and Liam’s unexpected willingness to step into a new role, blending humor and emotion in a contemporary romance that explores family, love, and the surprises of life.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penny Jordan
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