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Jessica has spent seven years in a cold, unhappy marriage. When her husband’s boss, Matthew Sinclair, kisses her, she is shocked to find herself drawn to him. Torn between her loyalty as a wife and mother and her growing feelings, she must decide whether to embrace the warmth Matthew offers. The situation turns deadly when her husband is killed, leaving Jessica to choose between a painful new marriage and the possibility of genuine affection. The novel explores the complexities of love, domestic abuse, and the consequences of illicit desire.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carole Mortimer
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