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In this contemporary love story, Alexandra is torn between her devotion to her sister and her skepticism toward Dominic Tempest, who warns that she is too young to marry Roger. As Dominic observes Alexandra growing into the woman she once knew as a child, she realizes her affection for him may run deeper than her attraction to Roger. The arrival of a mysterious mistress and a publicized affair forces Alexandra to confront her insecurities and to decide whether her love for Dominic can withstand the unexpected challenges that life throws their way.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carole Mortimer
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