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Lady Victoria Jane Emerson carried youthful hopes of romance until Jonathan Pierce Thatcher, now Viscount Remington, abandoned her. Determined to choose a husband who will never betray her, Victoria faces an uncertain future. Jonathan’s return, debt‑free and newly titled, introduces a chance to rekindle their shattered connection. He must prove that love and desire can endure, a challenge he cannot afford to fail.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Delilah Marvelle
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