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At eighteen, Francesca Marcelli follows her family’s hopeful expectations and signs a traditional wedding contract. Yet her love of learning and a restless spirit pull her toward a bold experiment: a no‑strings relationship with the charismatic CEO Sam Reese. As their fleeting romance deepens, a hidden past resurfaces for Sam, pushing him to seek Francesca’s support beyond the bedroom. Meanwhile, Francesca wrestles with her own revelation that could tilt the balance of this unlikely partnership. The story follows whether she can convince Sam that home is where true commitment and joy reside.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Mallery
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