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Hope Spencer, an L.A. tabloid reporter, arrives in Gospel, Idaho, seeking fresh stories. She finds a town where the unique characters—Dean sisters with color‑coordinated hair, a murder victim caught in the past, and socially awkward sportsmen—hide secrets and oddities. Hope meets Sheriff Dylan Taber, who, despite his ordinary role, carries a complicated history involving a Hollywood actress. As Hope unravels Gospel’s mysteries, she must also confront her own emptiness and the possibility of a future with Dylan, making the town’s strange narratives feel real and compelling.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Rachel Gibson
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