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Samantha Gentry has grown weary of romantic entanglements after the shadows of her father's empire have left her distrustful of men. When she travels to a secluded island under the pretense of meeting a relative, she realizes she is being held captive by an enigmatic figure—possibly the man who called herself Chris Andrews. As her situation becomes increasingly precarious, Samantha must decide whether to attempt an escape or remain bound to a mysterious stranger who may hold more secrets than she originally believed. The story unfolds as she confronts the complexities of love, trust, and the shadows that cling to her past.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Janet Dailey
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