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Nicola's life has been governed by guilt after a reckless night of passion that left her with a painful secret. Eight years later she has become a proficient businesswoman, but the memory of that encounter is never far away. The plot pulls forward when Matt Hunt, the man she once shared that night with, returns as her new superior. As Matt unknowingly learns of Nicola’s past, her composure frays and her longing for his attention intensifies. The story explores the conflict between professional ambition and personal longing, and questions what she will sacrifice to protect her reputation.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penny Jordan
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