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Returning from war without wealth or prospects, Lord Edmund Debham seeks a simple country life. A chance encounter at a tavern leads him to play cards for a modest sum, unaware that his loss will set in motion a romance that could change everything. Olivia Ormhill, fiercely independent since a broken engagement, meets Edmund and initially doubts his motives. Yet he captivates her with honesty and charm, challenging her long-held distrust of men. When Olivia’s former fiancé reappears, both must decide whether their growing affection is worth the risk and whether they can commit to a future of true love.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: June Calvin
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