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The Next Mrs. Blackthorne follows Clay Blackthorne, a newly appointed federal judge, as his decade‑long romance with Jocelyn Montrose is threatened by a corporate takeover from rival North Grayhawk. Jocelyn, desperate to protect their wedding, secretly offers herself to North to halt the takeover, forging a summer of tension and danger. Meanwhile, Clay’s courtroom work on a high‑profile terrorism case brings his first love, Libby Grayhawk, back into view. With both past and present lovers testing his loyalty, Clay must confront the cost of duty and desire, ultimately deciding who will become his next wife.
Set against the backdrop of the Bitter Creek ranch in Texas, the novel weaves romance, suspense, and historical fiction elements as Clay navigates personal betrayal, corporate politics, and the trial of a lifetime.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Joan Johnston
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