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Kelly Atwood’s wedding day derails when she discovers her fiancé is not Mr. Right. In a last‑minute escape, she boards a bus to a quiet Washington town, inadvertently carrying a large sum of money. The townspeople are largely indifferent to the striking newcomer—her fashions and free spirit catching little attention—yet local attorney Sam Grayson is drawn to her. As Kelly’s past catches up, she must evade unsavory characters intent on retrieving the money while navigating new relationships in Paradise.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Suzanne Macpherson
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