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Valerian Rainewood and Abigail Smart were once beloved companions, their friendship dissolving when a scandalous secret shatters their bond. Now, as enemies, Rainewood is labeled a notorious rake who challenges the etiquette of polite society, while Abigail refuses to be seduced by his sly charm. Their past is shaded by lies, yet an undeniable desire lingers. When the earl survives an assassination attempt, Abigail’s distress reveals that something still connects them. Though the ton rejects any romance, Rainewood knows the truth and must confront his enemies to protect their fragile trust. Amid tension and longing, they face a future that could unite pleasure and danger.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne Mallory
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