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Elena, a stunning beauty famed in Mary Tudor’s court, attracts every man of her time. Yet only Luis de los Santos, whose radiant passion burns like fire, captures her heart. Though he offers her love without a wedding ring, their passion is forbidden. Driven apart by pride, they are destined to reunite on the sun‑drenched plains of a Spanish rancho. Even as Luis’s heart remains bound to another, his love for Elena knows no limits. Together they confront the dangers of this turbulent era and strive to build a new life in the face of betrayal and strife.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Patricia Phillips
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