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Simon Atwood, once a loyal soldier, now bears the hidden scars of his past. His mission brings him to Jane Chatham, a talented dance teacher whose elegant skill and sharp wit make her a formidable ally. Suspicious of the world around her, Jane keeps a wary distance from Simon, a man whose secrets are as deep as his charm. Together, they must expose political threats, test their budding feelings, and survive the perils that shadow their quest for truth.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Edith Layton
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