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Jillian Smith’s romance with Vittorio d'Severano, a striking Italian, ends abruptly when she discovers his secret life. Heartbroken and fearful, she disappears, leaving a fragile future and the promise of a small son. Vittorio returns, demanding the child’s custody. Facing an emotional dilemma, Jill must decide whether to keep her secret and put a ring on her finger to stay with her son, or let the truth unravel their fragile connection. The novel explores themes of love, secrecy, and the complexities of modern relationships, especially between men and women, solitary motherhood, and the tension between romance and eroticism.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jane Porter
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