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Wilderness explorer Max Bremmer’s aspirations are shattered when a severe injury compels him to settle in Reardon Valley. There, he is drawn to the mysterious Belinda Gregg, whose secluded life along the river hides secrets that Max feels compelled to uncover. As Max delves into the uncharted territory of Belinda’s heart, she must decide whether to reveal the truth or risk losing love forever.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Dianna Crawford
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