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Sophie Bellamy, an international lawyer who has dedicated her life to assisting people in war‑torn countries, is shaken by a traumatic hostage incident. Returning to the peaceful Catskills village of Avalon on the shores of Willow Lake, she seeks to repair strained family bonds and reflect on what truly matters. There she discovers the simple joys of small‑town life and an unlikely romance with Noah Shepherd, a veterinarian who heals animals but has yet to find love with a woman. This contemporary romance explores the healing power of family, community, and new beginnings after surviving unspeakable horror.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Childress
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