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Set on the idyllic island of Xanos, the novel follows Nico Eliades as he confronts long‑buried family secrets. Amidst the rhythms of island life, a sudden, intense encounter with a bride in a crumpled wedding dress sparks passion and forces revelations that threaten to unearth more than a single night’s shame.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carol Marinelli
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