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When Autumn McBride inherits a house in Louisiana from the elderly Hattie Robichaux, she expects a quiet retreat. Instead, she finds that the property is already home to Mrs. Guidry, the kindly housekeeper, and Dr. William Robichaux, Hattie's nephew. While the town admires Dr. Billy, Autumn feels uneasy about his presence, and the two present occupants prove difficult to balance. The inheritance comes with conditions she must navigate, promising a story of family legacy, small-town dynamics, and the challenges of unexpected responsibility.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sondra Stanford
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