Books like Something in return by Karen Van Der Zee
Samantha, unfamiliar with the elite world of the wealthy and famous, quickly learns to thrive in it after being hired by Ramsey MacMillan—a powerful, good‑looking benefactor who supports a community‑aid program. Tasked with attending glamorous galas and shielding Ramsey from women swooning over his wealth, Samantha sees beyond his composed exterior. She realizes he is a solitary man who has grown wary that love, like everything else, comes with a price. As she navigates this world, she must decide whether she can show him that true affection need not cost anything.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Karen Van Der Zee
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