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In the rugged landscape of the New Mexico Territory, Candice Carter, famed as the “bell of the Southwest,” captures the attention of many suitors until her adventurous spirit leads her close to death in the desert. Rescued by Jack Savage, a strong and enigmatic Indian warrior, their bond deepens as they navigate the tensions between white settlers and the Apache. Jack, determined to claim Candice as his own, faces a dilemma between his duty to his people and the powerful, forbidden love that blooms between them amid the backdrop of frontier warfare.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Brenda Joyce
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