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Actress Marcail Beauchamp, famed for her beauty and talent, still harbors feelings for the ship‑captain William Hurst, a man she once loved and lost. A mysterious blackmailer threatens the safety of Marcail’s family, forcing her to steal an ancient onyx box—an artifact that could turn the tide for William’s brother, who is held by a ruthless abductor. When Marcail hijacks the treasure aboard William’s vessel, the pair, once estranged, must unite to retrieve the missing artifact and free herself from the blackmailer's grip. Their journey takes them through the wild reaches of Scotland, rekindling forgotten memories and igniting a passion that has survived time and treachery.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Hawkins
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