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When her father dies unexpectedly, young Fancy Cranson is left to keep her small family together in the pristine woodlands of the Pacific Northwest. Determined to survive, she vows to work herself to the bone before surrendering herself to any timberman, even one as handsome and arrogant as Chance Dawson.
From the moment Chance Dawson sets eyes on Fancy, he feels an instant desire to claim her. Yet his rough exterior cannot dim the fierce resistance of this beautiful orphan. To gain her affection, he must trade gruffness for tenderness and lust for love, hoping to finally share a passionate bond that unites them both.
Together they face the hardships of the logged forests, discovering strength, resilience, and an unexpected romance rooted in mutual respect.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Norah Hess
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