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Samara Labonte, a delicate and elegantly dressed woman, leaves Paris in search of hope and happiness in America. On the train to Kansas City, she faces the reality of a harsh frontier while her past continues to haunt her. As the train approaches a booming prairie town, blood-curdling cries and violent scenes threaten her safety. Samara is drawn into a world of adventure when a mysterious bronze-skinned captor appears. Amid danger and desire, she discovers feelings she never knew existed, setting her on a journey that blends romance, conflict, and the untamed appeal of the American West.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Patricia Hagan
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