
Stranger in Paradise
The Carson Springs Series, Book 1
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Christine Marshall
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Eileen Goudge
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Beneath the tranquil surface of Carson Springs, disputes flare, feuds simmer, and secrets are guarded. In Stranger in Paradise, a woman's love for a much younger man ignites a blaze of disapproval. Goudge's legion of fans will be drawn irresistibly into the life of this beautiful, lush, unique valley where family histories have dangerously deep and tangled roots.
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- Kindle Customer Ron Pirtle
- 09-25-20
Needs editing
Could have been much better if the author had left the heavy handed preaching of her political bias out.
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