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In the first book of the Passion Quartet, widow Passion Elizabeth Dare, grieving her husband’s death, finds herself unexpectedly pursued by the enigmatic Earl Mark Randolph Hawkmore during London's Crystal Palace exhibition. Their growing attraction leads to intimate encounters that awaken Passion's long‑suppressed desires. Yet a blackmail plot threatens the Earl’s reputation, forcing both lovers to confront the choice between loyalty to their families and their newfound passion. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the moral dilemmas faced by those caught between duty and desire in Regency‑era London.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lisa Valdez
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