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Avena hails from a line of beautiful women who have traded looks for affluent husbands and effortless lives. With her family's firm on the brink of collapse, she takes the plunge into a marriage of convenience, targeting the attractive and powerful Nyall Lancaster, boss of Lancaster Holdings. Avena must navigate the delicate balance of duty and desire, keeping her family’s legacy intact while facing Nyall’s reluctance to give her up too easily.
In a contemporary romance setting, the story explores themes of class, ambition, and autonomy as Avena’s determination battles Nyall’s guarded heart.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jessica Steele
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