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For four years Deborah has worked as the personal assistant to the dazzling, notorious Alex St. James, quietly battling her growing feelings for him. Though Alex is undeniably attractive, his ruthless, playboy attitude toward women keeps Deborah from imagining herself as another conquest. While planning a conventional marriage with a steady partner, Robin, Deborah’s emotions surge during a business trip to Provence. She admits she loves Alex, but she is confronted with the stark truth that Alex’s view of love is transactional, a perilous gamble for their future together.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Charlotte Lamb
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