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When ex‑Marine Walker Buchanan stops to help single mother Elissa Towers change a tire, he believes it’s a simple act of kindness. Elissa, grateful, bakes him a thank‑you pie. Both feel compelled to keep their friendship platonic—Walker wants to avoid home life after a chaotic family past, and Elissa is determined to protect her daughter from dangerous men. Yet the chemistry between them is undeniable, and each kiss pushes their boundaries, forcing them to confront whether love is possible or merely a fleeting fantasy.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Mallery
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