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Jake Sanders lives for the chase, treating sex as a carefree game. When he encounters Emma Porter in the sun‑kissed coves of Majorca, an instant connection sparks. Emma, who already believes in shared love and marriage, faces an impossible choice: embrace a fleeting affair that could change her life, or walk away.
The story explores the tension between desire and commitment, the allure of fleeting romance, and the consequences of a modern liaison. Set against the romantic backdrop of Majorca, the narrative follows their emotionally charged encounter, leaving readers to ponder whether a short affair can truly be better than a life without it.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Kay Clifford
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