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The Duke of Cynssyr is famed for his calloused view of love, seeking beauty over affection. A single, unforgettable night with Anne Sinclair—a witty, bespectacled spinster—shakes his resolve. Bound to her by a promise and pursued by desire, the Duke must decide between his life of pleasure and the heart he has come to cherish. As Anne protects her sister from the infamous Lord Ruin, she grapples with her own devotion, ultimately surrendering to the temptation of true love and a new beginning.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Carolyn Jewel
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