Her head resting on his shoulder, their fingers entwined, they began to move around the kitchen—almost as if they were dancing.
And maybe they were.
There was no music playing but they didn’t really need any—for they were guided by love and the slow, steady beat of their hearts.
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First published in Great Britain 2010
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© Sharon Kendrick 2010
ISBN: 978-1-408-91932-3
Table of Contents
Cover Page
Excerpt
Title Page
About the Author
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Epilogue
Copyright
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