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Sarah Thornton keeps her true identity a secret to protect herself and her infant son. When a twist of fate offers her a new start, she finds herself drawn to Nicholas Halliday, a widowed man whose own past is as perilous as it is alluring.
Their budding romance is tangled with intrigue over family fortunes, and Sarah’s mysterious sister‑in‑law complicates matters. In the midst of love and danger, Sarah must navigate her hidden legacy and decide whether the miracle they share is worth the risks.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cheryl St. John
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