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Gianfranco invites Kelly to marry him after they have a brief holiday affair, resulting in her pregnancy. The marriage proves miserable: Gianfranco spends much time abroad for business, and his family makes Kelly’s life difficult. She learns that Gianfranco’s main interest may be the baby rather than her. Face to face, Kelly realizes she cannot stay and must flee. Yet Gianfranco will not give up; his intention is unclear—does he wish to reclaim his bride or merely the child?
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jacqueline Baird
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