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When Jessica Trent decides to free her brother from the clutches of Sebastian Ballister, the infamous Marquess of Dain, she never anticipates falling for the very man she despises. Dain’s relentless pursuit and Jessica’s resistance thrust them into a scandalous public eye, creating a relentless tension between duty and desire.
Caught between her sense of honor and her growing affection for Dain, Jessica must navigate a world of aristocratic scrutiny and powerful instincts. The novel explores the clash of personal ambition with societal expectations, painting a vivid portrait of romance and retribution among the landed gentry.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Loretta Lynda Chase
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