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Jo D’Angelo’s sisters think a weekend at their grandmother’s Rose Cottage will mend her heart. Yet the house evokes the memories of her youthful summer romance with Pete Catlett, whose infidelity shattered their relationship. When Jo returns to Rose Cottage, Pete appears, still unaware that she no longer wants him there. He vows to win her forgiveness for his betrayal—and, perhaps, to win her heart again. The novel explores forgiveness, family ties, and the possibility of rediscovering love amid painful memories.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sherryl Woods
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