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Kate Carpenter, a dedicated ER nurse, discovers she is pregnant and waits for a response from her long‑absent lover, Joe Morgan—a helicopter pilot with a marine background. When Joe unexpectedly returns to her doorstep, Kate must decide whether to accept him as the father of her unborn child and potential son, J.T. Alongside this, Kate must confront the emotional scars left by Joe’s absence and navigate the complexities of balancing love, family, and her career. The story follows their journey toward healing and rebuilding trust, as they hope to form a lasting family unit.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Teresa Southwick
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