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When a drifter arrives on a windswept island, he is drawn into a tense, yet hopeful relationship with Dr. Leah Mundy, a woman physician. The man's outlaw past, his guilt over past choices, and the desire for trust and family threaten to collide with the danger of his former life.
Set in Washington state, the novel blends historical detail with romance, exploring themes of redemption, the weight of past sins, and the possibility of starting anew amid secrecy and danger.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Childress
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