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Alex Considine, heir to the throne of Illyria, faces a conflict between courtly obligations and personal longing when he meets Ianthe Brown—beautiful, vulnerable, and courageous. Despite his attraction, he recognizes that pursuing her would be dishonorable and must keep her out of bounds. The story examines the tension between duty and desire, setting the stage for the Royal House of Illyria series.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Robyn Donald
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