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Chance Becket has spent three decennia erasing his scandalous youth, marrying into society and holding a coveted post with the War Office. When he returns to Romney Marsh after his wife's death, he must face the ghosts of his childhood.
The arrival of Julia Carruthers, a freshly recruited governess, offers Chance little respite from his turmoil. Charged with caring for his young daughter, Julia becomes entwined with Chance’s quiet longing and a new relationship that tests both their hearts.
As Chance’s hidden history threatens to unravel, Julia discovers secrets that could shake the stability of a family built on discretion. The novel weaves romance and suspense against the backdrop of Regency England’s rural coastline.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Kasey Michaels
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