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Rosemary Stewart deeply cares for her orphaned nephew, Kit, treating him like her own son. When Kit’s uncle, Nicholas Powers—a wealthy English millionaire—declares an intention to challenge Rosemary’s guardianship, she fears losing control over Kit’s upbringing. Succumbing to pressure, Rosemary signs an onerous contract proposed by Nicholas, believing it to be the only way to secure Kit’s well‑being. Yet she fails to foresee the personal costs: relinquishing her own rights and a potential future of love and self‑fulfillment. The story explores the difficult choices a guardian faces when powerful interests threaten a child’s stability.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Frances Roding
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