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Jesse Keyes has come a long way since leaving Seattle five years earlier. With a steady job, a vibrant four‑year‑old son Gabe, and a renewed sense of purpose, she believes she has finally made it. However, her return forces her to confront unfinished business—her sisters Claire and Nicole distrust her transformation, and Gabe’s father Matt remains adamant that he will never see Jesse again, despite the lingering attraction between them. Struggling to reconcile her past mistakes with her present stability, Jesse must decide whether the promise of sweet nights with Matt can help her earn the chance to heal herself and build a better future.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Mallery
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