Books like His Substitute Wife by Elizabeth Lane
Quint Seavers, a dashing yet cynical man oiled by a past betrayal, meets Annie Gustavson, a determined and independent woman secretly captivated by him. In San Francisco, their paths cross as a citywide disaster tests their resolve. As they confront danger together, Quint realizes that Annie’s courage and unwavering support reveal the missing piece in his guarded life.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Lane
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