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In this collection of historical romances, the Flying Flambeaux circus’s most spirited performers step into the spotlight of love and ambition. Adam Hartshorn is lured by a 17‑year‑old bride’s wild allure, only to discover that affection demands more than wealth or luxury. Carisa Phillips, a fierce star of the troupe, bargains her heart to a mysterious stranger, sealing her fate as the circus’s sovereign ruler. Together, the stories trace how these fiery women confront the expectations of a male‑dominated world, blending passion, peril, and an unyielding quest for empowerment.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julia Grice
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