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Lorraine Ellis, a former model, faces a daunting test of motherhood after her brother’s death leaves her responsible for her niece and nephew. Determined to keep the children from being taken by distant grandparents, she turns to her neighbor, Jason Fletcher, whose charm offers unexpected support. As they grow closer, Lorraine wrestles with her desire to trust and her own convictions about pursuing happiness.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Roberta Leigh
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