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Valerie Simms, a dedicated juvenile court judge, spends her days working with troubled youth and caring for her fatherless twin boys. When she meets Kirk Chandler—a former corporate executive who now serves his Phoenix community as a basketball coach, crossing guard, and mentor—their shared commitment to children draws them together. As Kirk becomes an increasingly important part of Valerie’s family, even spending holiday time with her and her twins, the two discover a deep attraction that connects them both emotionally and personally.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Tara Taylor Quinn
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