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Lucy Drake returns to Hope's Crossing after the death of her aunt, inheriting the family Queen Anne home and finding herself unexpectedly back in the town that shaped her. There she reunites with Brendan Caine, the town’s fire chief and her late friend Jessie's widower. Brendan, now a single father to two young children, has moved on, but memories of an explosive kiss with Lucy years earlier linger. Lucy, who spent years in the city chasing a career, now must navigate her small‑town roots, Brendan’s responsibilities, and an old romantic spark that threatens to ignite again. This contemporary romance explores themes of inheritance, friendship, and the challenges of love and responsibility in a close-knit community.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: RaeAnne Thayne
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