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The novel follows Cathy Milner, a woman who has been injured and disillusioned by her involvement with the provocative publication Caprice magazine. Faced with humiliation, she seeks the legal support of Fabian Blackthorne, a lawyer whose skill and charm allow him to outsmart the magazine’s cynical and seductive editor, rescuing Cathy from further disgrace. Despite their initial client–lawyer relationship, Cathy finds her admiration for Fabian growing beyond professional gratitude, especially when a tragedy leaves Fabian vulnerable. Bound by gratitude, love, and the lingering shadow of the Caprice affair, Cathy must confront her complex emotions and decide whether to sustain her loyalty to him or protect herself from the dangerous forces that threaten them both.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Madeleine Ker
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