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Rosa Capoletti transformed a run‑down pizza joint into a celebrated seaside restaurant, earning the title "best place to propose" for three consecutive years. Yet after a mysterious, decade‑old breakup with Alexander Montgomery, her romantic prospects have been bleak. When Alexander unexpectedly returns to town, the two reunite at the beach house where they first fell in love. Between cherished memories and hidden truths, Rosa confronts her past and the possibility of rekindling the love that once pulled her heartstrings. The story follows her journey toward healing, demonstrating that even after heartbreak, there can be a second chance at happiness.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Childress
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