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After her father's death, Michelle finds herself the owner of a struggling ranch in Florida. Facing bankruptcy, she learns she owes an enormous loan to John Rafferty, a tough, charismatic rancher who has long held a romantic interest in her. John proposes a deal: she becomes his mistress and the debt is forgiven. Michelle rejects the offer, determined to protect her dignity and her future, and must navigate the challenges of rural life, financial ruin, and the tension between love and ambition.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Linda Howard
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