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Claire Stark leaves her down‑home roots behind for a whirlwind romance abroad, only to relocate to her new husband John’s hometown of Hunting Hills, Ohio. In this affluent enclave, men earn seven‑figure salaries and women wear size two, creating a culture where perfection is expected and gossip runs rampant. Claire struggles to adapt, facing tension from John’s former girlfriend, the constant rumors circulating through town, and her own longing to resume a career in journalism—an ambition John resists. As she navigates the social expectations of the Hunting Hills community—its glamorous salons and sun‑lit landscapes—Claire must confront the fragile facade of this exclusive gated community and the truth hidden beneath its polished surface.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Sarah Strohmeyer
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