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Set against the rugged backwoods of Kentucky on the eve of the American Revolution, the story follows Marna, an untamed woman pressured into a life of prostitution by her lecherous grandfather. She disguises herself in soot to escape, yet her beauty attracts unwanted attention. Marna’s fate shifts when she enters a loveless marriage with a rugged hunter, hoping it will provide safety. Matt Barton, a free‑spirited hunter, is forced into marriage with Marna after a snake bite leaves him bound to duty. Despite his initial reluctance, he grows to appreciate her feisty spirit and reluctant beauty. Their turbulent journey in the wild woods tests whether their newfound bond can endure the era’s hardships.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Norah Hess
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