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Leonard Stapimopolous, a shrewd businessman, has always dominated the boardroom as fiercely as he does the bedroom. His latest move is to purchase one of France’s oldest perfume houses, along with its celebrated designer, Sadie Roberts. Sadie refuses to be sold; she insists she will never be owned. Yet Leonard's dazzling charm and passion overwhelm her reservations, and together they navigate a perilous blend of business ambition and romantic tension within the high‑stakes world of fragrance.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Penny Jordan
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