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Jessica Lund’s ordinary commute is shattered when a man, arrogant, opinionated, and strikingly handsome, sits in her passenger seat. He claims to be Christopher Dunlap, a 19th‑century English nobleman who has somehow returned to the present. Although baffled, Jessica is drawn to him, and they quickly share a passionate romance that feels both intoxicating and perilous. As they navigate the mystery of Christopher’s sudden appearance, they must confront whether a love forged across centuries can survive the dangers that threaten to pull them apart.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Jo Ann Simon
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