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In the small town of Fool's Gold, baker Shelby Gilmore is determined to overcome her painful past by finding a male friend who can prove men are trustworthy. Her search leads her to the town’s adventurous tour captain, Aidan Mitchell, a man famed for his bachelor trips and known as a one‑night Casanova. As their lives intersect, both Shelby and Aidan are forced to confront their deep‑seated beliefs about gender and relationships. The tension rises when their friendship threatens to be misconstrued as romance, setting off a rumor fire in the tight‑knit community. The story follows their personal growth as they navigate misunderstandings, gossip, and the possibility of changing the way they see one another.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Mallery
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