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The Elephant Umbrella
In a world of missed chances, sometimes fate brings the right people together at exactly the wrong time.
Caught in the storm of their lives — one literal, the other figurative — Rob Jenkins and Angie Walker share an unexpected moment of connection on the rain-slicked streets of Tossa de Mar.
Rob, with an umbrella painted in vibrant elephants, carries the weight of grief he's never dared to unpack. Angie, dressed for sunshine in a town of downpours, struggles to rebuild her life after betrayal. Their meeting is fleeting, but the impact runs deep.
Back in England, both embark on journeys they never saw coming — Rob toward a long-overdue reckoning with his past, and Angie toward a bold reimagining of her future. Little do they know, their paths are far from finished crossing.
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Ann Fairway writes closed-door, emotionally intelligent romance for readers who believe in second chances, warm humour, and love that feels entirely real.
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