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Rachel Gibson’s debut in the Chinooks Hockey Team series follows Georgeanne Howard, a charm‑school graduate in South Carolina who abandons her affluent fiancé to pursue her own ambitions. She crosses paths with John Kowalsky, a former star forward on the local team, who has moved on from his rise‑to‑glory days. A one‑night romance between them leads to the birth of a daughter, thrusting John into a role he never expected. Now both must navigate past mistakes, present challenges, and the chance to build a future together while confronting the pressures of fame, family, and love.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Rachel Gibson
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