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Kyle Donovan, president of the Donovan International gem‑trading empire, has left the family business to roam the world as a treasure hunter. When a legendary Chinese jade artifact disappears, he is thrust into a race against time. Lianne Blakely, a renowned but accused jade expert, becomes his reluctant ally. Together they unravel a web of deception that threatens the Donovan family, draws them into dangerous terrain, and ignites a passionate bond between them. Their pursuit places them at the heart of ancient lore, contemporary intrigue, and a high‑stakes game of treasure theft.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Ann Maxwell
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