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Andrea Forsythe, refusing to be defined by her small stature, sets out to Africa in search of her brother. In a landscape dominated by peril and revolution, she confronts the complexities of survival and unexpected affection. The story follows her courage and determination while she entangles with the formidable engineer Kane Mallory and the chaotic environment surrounding them.
Andrea's journey becomes a test of fortitude as she navigates unpredictable threats and the intense influence of a man who might be both protector and threat. The narrative blends romance with the vivid backdrop of searching for hope and safety in an unforgiving wilderness.
Together, Andrea and Kane navigate the moral dilemmas of their mission, their growing connection, and their fight for survival against the grueling forces and political unrest that surrounds them.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Patricia Wilson
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