Books like The Wife He Wanted by Elizabeth August
Annabelle Royd, a diligent company secretary, keeps her interactions with powerful businessman P. Bradley Franklin strictly professional. When a snowstorm traps them in a remote cabin, Bradley discovers a secret from Annabelle’s past. Over eight years she has been haunted by this hidden pain, but now he offers her a chance at happiness. As their connection deepens, they must confront whether their relationship is merely a temporary business arrangement or a genuine path to a future together.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Elizabeth August
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