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Emily Collins has always been perceived as plain, the efficient secretary in the polished office of the Marshall family business. When Adam Marshall, her commanding CEO, invites her to explore a hidden truth about being truly loved, Emily begins to see herself in a new light. Their growing connection lifts Emily from routine routine into a blossoming confidence, but as their affair deepens, the inevitable question looms: will Adam’s attention remain as passionate and enduring as the love he promises?
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Kristin James
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