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When Anna Jourdaine’s late husband dies, her brother‑in‑law John Brodie is called upon to clear a family name. Anna agrees to a façade of marriage, but as John’s seductive charm unfolds, she must navigate deception and desire. The tension escalates when she realizes the heart‑thief may also be a thief in a darker sense. The story explores love, loyalty, and the complexities of hidden motives.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Patricia Gaffney
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