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Jessie Benedict expects her upcoming marriage to Sam Hatchard to be a perfect match, but she sees a darker motive: his intent to seize her inheritance for his own business empire. A free‑spirited detective in training, Jessie plans to investigate a teen rescued from a cult. When a break‑in and vandalism threaten her life, she collaborates with Hatch, who proves to be a supportive ally and an unexpected love interest. Together they navigate loyalty and ambition, culminating in a partnership that defies expectations and stakes their futures.
This contemporary romance explores power dynamics, inheritance, and the tension between personal goals and romantic security.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jayne Ann Krentz
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