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Love at First Sight #43
"Suddenly There Was Love" follows Jill, a lunch-counter waitress near a racetrack who harbors a deep fear of racing after losing her father, brother, and uncle to racing accidents. When charming race driver Lanny Dixon arrives at her diner, Jill falls for him despite her resolve to avoid entanglement with anyone connected to racing. As their romance develops, Adam Townsend—a wealthy man from her past—pursues Jill and attempts to separate her from Lanny by appealing to her fears and offering her a more stable life. The story culminates when Adam reveals he has made plans for Jill without her consent, and she must choose between her lingering attachment to Adam's security and her genuine love for Lanny, ultimately deciding that her life and happiness belong with Lanny despite the risks his profession entails.