Books like Rivals by Janet Dailey
Flame Bennett’s career in advertising is propelled by the mentorship of Malcolm Powell, who expects more than gratitude in return. Her growing passion for the powerful real‑estate magnate Chance Stuart attracts a dangerous rivalry, especially from his lover, the opera diva Lucianna Colton.
Unbeknownst to the trio, a hidden inheritance from a century ago, steeped in greed, adultery and murder, begins to surface, endangering their relationships and futures alike. The legacy’s reach turns their present choices into a perilous game of revenge and survival.
As the past rises from the grave, Flame, Chance, and Lucianna must confront hidden truths, risking everything for love, ambition and the secrets that bind them.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Janet Dailey
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