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In "A Heart So Wild," Johanna Lindsey spins a tale of adventure and passion set along the wild frontiers of the American West. When comic‑hearted winning court lady Courtney Harte convinces the enigmatic gunslinger Chandos to guide her through Comanche lands, their partnership turns into a perilous romance. Their journey is spiced with danger, intrigue and buried secrets, yet the swelling love between them proves the strongest force the frontier can offer. The story blends a vivid setting with an emotional adventure, portraying a young woman’s daring pursuit of family and a man's path toward redemption.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Johanna Lindsey
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