Books like Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery
Liz Sutton once stood out as the girl from the wrong side of the tracks in her high school. With the help of a secret romance, she weathered difficult times. But when popular boy Ethan Hendrix betrayed her, Liz was devastated, left the town of Fool's Gold, and became pregnant—an event that would change everything.
Years later, Liz returns to face Ethan, now an adult, unaware of her son’s existence. Their past passion refuses to fade, but neither can afford a quick escape. The story follows their challenges and rekindled desires, questioning if love can overcome decades of pain and missteps.
Set in the sunny backdrop of Fool's Gold, California, the novel explores themes of second chances, family, and adult relationships in a contemporary romance framework.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Mallery
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