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William Pemberton and June have been happily married for three years, but William's long-lost flame from a decade ago and a handsome charmer both turn their attention to June. Jealousy and conflict push William and June apart, as they must fight to keep their marriage alive. Sometimes, their mutual passion seems all that holds them together.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Brendan
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