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Emily Blake, a 17‑year‑old girl, innocently kisses the formidable Italian count, Rafael Di Salis. Unaware at first, she discovers that her late father’s wishes bind her to marry him. She consents to be his wife until she turns twenty‑one.
Rafael has been withholding his passions for two years, with the intention of waiting until Emily matures before claiming her. Now that she has come of age, the time has arrived for her to step into her role as the count’s bride and partner.
The story follows their evolving relationship as Emily navigates the expectations of an arranged marriage and the expectations of love, while Rafael balances desire with duty.
First publish date: January 1, 2007
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sara Craven
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