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Regina Ashton, the 19‑year‑old niece of Lord Edward and Lady Charlotte Malory, is shocked when she is abducted by the arrogant yet strikingly handsome Nicholas Eden. Determined to make him pay, Regina vows to win his heart, despite his hardened past and a painful secret. As their lives collide, their mutual passion threatens to unravel, leading to misunderstandings and a love that may live only once in a lifetime.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Johanna Lindsey
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