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Lucy believes she can simply recover her mother’s antique ring, long lost to her brother, by persuading Jon Hemming to return it. Instead, Jon offers a deal: a three‑month engagement, after which the ring will belong to Lucy free and clear. As Lucy weighs the promise against the uncertainty of Jon’s motives, she must confront whether she can trust him and whether the price of the ring is worth the risk.
The story explores themes of trust, love, and the lengths one will go to reclaim what is precious.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jessica Steele
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