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From the Heart is a Regency‑era anthology of five original short stories that explore love in its many forms. Anne Barbour’s gambling lover faces a high‑stakes game of hearts, while Melinda McRae’s ‘Cupid’s Dart’ follows two jaded lovers surprised by affection at a Valentine’s party. Sandra Heath presents a mistaken‑identity romance in ‘The Impostor,’ and Anita Mills’ tale, ‘Devil’s Luck,’ tells of a daughter offered to a scandalous lord as debt payment. Mary Balogh rounds out the collection with a story of estranged lovers reuniting on Valentine’s Day. Spirited ladies, dashing gentlemen, roguish rakes, and scandalous liaisons weave together a collection that celebrates passion and the charm of the most romantic day of the year.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Anne Barbour
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