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Oriel simply wanted a normal life, but when Blaize Stephenson, a successful and affluent businessman, declares his intense attraction to her, she faces a dilemma: a bright future with a man she already loves and the uncertainty of a long‑term commitment. Amid the rhythms of daily life, the couple grapples with personal insecurities and the pull of romantic chemistry, illustrating how even a seemingly perfect match can test real affection and ambition.
Set in contemporary New Zealand, the story explores themes of admiration, compromise, and the whirlwind of emotions that can arise when love and success collide.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Robyn Donald
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