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Shanelle Ly-San-Ter hopes for a gentle, genuine romance but finds herself pursued by the blue‑eyed barbarian Falon Vanyer, who claims her as his destined lifemate. Confused and frightened, Shanelle flees his advances, while Falon, a fierce and noble warrior, pursues her with unwavering passion. Their story centers on the tension between destiny and choice, the struggle against external forces, and the pursuit of an intense, yet forbidden love.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Johanna Lindsey
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