Books like Patience by Lisa Valdez
Patience Emmalina Dare, famed for her independence, has long resisted suitors who fail to spark her passion. When a mysterious kiss with the darkly handsome Matthew Morgan Hawkmore awakens a powerful need, she faces a dilemma: pursue her own path or surrender to an unexpected love. Matthew, burdened by a secret illegitimate birth that threatens his social standing, seeks redemption and revenge after being betrayed. Together, they confront desires that test both their hearts and the boundaries of their lives.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lisa Valdez
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