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Rebecca, the successful author of Miss Darby novels, is tempted to take a page from her own book when her charming new mystery author, Rafe Danvers, shows up on her doorstep. But this adventure takes a turn when Rafe, a former spy, is assigned to unmask the anonymous author of the scandalous books that have been disrupting the social whirlwind of London. As they navigate the dangerous world of intrigue and romance, Rebecca and Rafe find themselves caught up in a love triangle that threatens to ruin everything they've worked so hard to achieve. Will their passion and determination lead to a happy ending?
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Boyle
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