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When an unknown sender invites her to a family home, Anne Kirkland quickly realizes that the guest is the enigmatic Noah Grant. Tall, with dark skin and blue eyes, he exudes a magnetic blend of Celtic heritage and raw masculinity. As she spends the weekend with him, his intense allure unsettles Anne’s sense of safety, prompting her to question both his intentions and her own feelings. The story explores how a brief, unexpected encounter can ignite passion and test personal boundaries in a contemporary romance setting.
First publish date: February 1, 1985
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Edith Layton
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