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Kayla Bedford dreams of leaving for Paris to marry her prince charming. Before she goes, she must help her conservative boss and close friend, Patrick Walcott, find a suitable partner. Kayla decides her identical twin sister is the perfect match for Patrick. As the twin’s big date approaches, Kayla’s jealousy rises when she realizes Patrick may have found love in her own presence. Now she must convince Patrick that she, not her sister, is the one for him.
The story explores family dynamics, dual identities, and the unexpected twists that can turn a matchmaking plan into a personal conflict.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Susan Mallery
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