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In the quaint town of Archangel, a young woman is unexpectedly set to inherit half of the Bella Vista apple orchard, a sprawling 100‑acre estate. Along with the property comes a half‑sister she has never met before, Tess Delaney, who makes a living restoring stolen treasures to their rightful owners. As the sisters navigate their new shared life, they uncover family secrets, learn the value of female friendship, and discover the simple pleasures of food, orchard life, and community. The story weaves romance, contemporary family dynamics, and the quiet beauty of a California orchard into a touching narrative about inheritance, love, and the bonds that tie families together.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Childress
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