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Deborah’s life has vanished—she’s lost her money and passport and hasn’t eaten in a day. When Gil Hamilton proposes a bold solution, he offers financial help in exchange for a temporary, pretend marriage. Gil assures her it’s only a brief arrangement; he needs a sensible wife, not a real spouse. Deborah faces the dilemma of trusting a stranger and the stakes of their agreement.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Jessica Hart
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