Books like Calum by Sally Wentworth
Calum Brodey, the ambitious leader of his family business, approaches his world with imagination, ambition and efficiency. When he sets his sights on Elaine Beresford, a woman scarred by a disastrous marriage, the contrast is stark.
Elaine values her independence fiercely and is hesitant to let a love story dictate her life. Yet Calum’s presence brings new vitality, making her feel desired for the first time in years. Their growing connection threatens to rewrite both of their definitions of love and freedom.
Their journey explores the tension between passion and autonomy, as each must decide whether to settle or pursue the dreams that have long eluded them.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sally Wentworth
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