Books like Kissing Cousins by Joan Smith
Samantha Oakleigh faces a double crisis: her brother has eloped with another man's betrothed and is accused of theft. Desperate, she turns to her cousin, Lord Edward Salverton, a well‑heeled yet rigid gentleman. With his career and upcoming marriage at stake, Edward accompanies Samantha on a daring rescue mission. Along the way, their professional partnership evolves into a passionate romance as Edward finds himself drawn to Samantha's spirited nature.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joan Smith
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