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Char Lynn, a savvy Seattle television journalist, finds herself tangled in romance when her former junior‑high crush, Jake Titus, has become the brother of her best friend. Their reunion at a wedding party turns into a series of comedic and heartfelt encounters. Char is forced to confront memories of a past fallout, while Jake’s newfound courtship tests her resolve. With an eccentric and vigilantly skeptical grandmother in the mix, the story weaves meet‑cute moments, awkward family rituals, and genuine emotional growth, culminating in a tense but hopeful pursuit of mutual affection.
Set in contemporary Seattle, the novel examines man‑woman relationships and the complexities that arise when personal history intersects with professional ambition.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Rachel Van Dyken
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