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Kitty Wilder, a free‑spirited woman yearning for respectability, orchestrated a sham wedding with local hero Dylan Matthews to elevate her status. The ceremony backfired when a legal loophole made it legitimate—and Dylan never knew.
An FBI agent, Dylan Matthews, is stunned to discover he is actually married to Kitty, a woman he considers merely a tourist attraction. His return forces him to confront not only the surprising reality of a committed wife but also unresolved demons from his past.
As their lives collide, Kitty remains the radiant, strong woman he once admired, while Dylan must reconcile his tough FBI persona with the powerful emotions he now feels for his unexpected wife. Their journey promises romance, conflict, and personal growth.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Christie Ridgway
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