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In this historical romance, a beautiful, rebellious heiress finds herself under the protection of a young guardian who recognizes that her expectations may be too demanding for someone of his age. When their initial meeting turns into a charade born of desperation, it evolves into an undeniable, forbidden passion. However, their happiness is jeopardized when a rival determined to claim her wealth and affections emerges, setting the lovers on a perilous path to fight for their dangerous joy.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jo Beverley
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