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Saxon Blackwell, a poised English gentleman, faces a dire ultimatum from his tyrannical grandmother: secure a bride or forfeit his vast estate. Desiring to escape high society's expectations, Saxon stumbles into the rugged life of Chickadee McBride, a barefoot, flame-haired mountain girl renowned for her saucy tongue, gentle heart, and loyal wolf companion. Their unlikely meeting sparks intrigue and conflict as Saxon and Chickadee confront their contrasting lifestyles. The story explores themes of societal pressure, freedom, and passion as Saxon wrestles with the temptation of a wild marriage that could either liberate or imprison him.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Rebecca Paisley
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