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Annabelle Jordan, along with her two sisters, grew up as orphans in frilly dresses before being taken in by their uncle, a sports‑lawyer who operates a high‑energy publicity firm called The Hot Zone. Now working as a publicist for the firm, Annabelle balances locker‑room politics, bookmaking intrigue, and the demands of a hectic marketing landscape. When she is assigned to promote former football legend Brandon Vaughn, the chemistry between them is instant and undeniable. As Annabelle learns that Brandon possesses more depth than his image as a former jock suggests, she realizes she must hold on, lest her professional focus and burgeoning romance collide.
Set against a backdrop of New York City’s competitive business scene, the story combines contemporary romance with the fast‑paced world of sports publicity and family dynamics.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sandra Brown
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