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When Varnie Sutton returns home, she discovers a man—Leon Beaumont, her brother’s superior—waiting on her bed. The unexpected guest claims the house is a refuge from media scrutiny. Varnie quickly learns that the clerk’s job hangs in the balance unless she allows him to stay.
Forced to confront their growing closeness, Varnie and Leon craft a pretend engagement to keep the press at bay. As headlines proclaim their commitment, the ruse blurs, challenging them to decide whether love can survive the pressure of public attention.
Set in a charming country manor, the story explores family loyalty, media obsession, and the unexpected turns of romance.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jessica Steele
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