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Amanda Caulden grows up on her father's California ranch, living a sheltered life steeped in ranch etiquette. Her world turns upside down when Hank Montgomery, a fiery union organizer with a taste for adventure, storms into town. Drawn to Amanda’s prim beauty, Hank seeks to ignite a forbidden love that challenges both their lives. As their passion intensifies, intense social unrest threatens the Caulden ranch and the future of their fragile romance.
The book is part of the Montgomery/Taggert series, the 16th installment, continuing the saga of this legendary family across a range of settings and emotional landscapes.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jude Deveraux
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