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Leigh is swept into a passionate, yet forbidden love affair with Piers Sinclair, the father of her boyfriend Gavin. Though Piers’s age and status present obvious obstacles, his sophisticated charm and powerful allure prove irresistible to Leigh. Caught between desire and duty, she must confront her feelings and the unsettling consequences of a romance that defies conventional boundaries—all while Gavin attempts to play matchmaker.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carole Mortimer
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