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Lord Denys Somerton, a 32‑year‑old British noble eager to settle down, is thrown into turmoil when an inheritance pulls Lola Valentine—an American dancer marked by scandal—back into his world. Now confronted with his past and the realities of inheritance, Denys must decide whether society’s expectations can coexist with a passionate, unconventional love.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Laura Lee Guhrke
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