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Cassian and Laura could not be more different – he is confident, handsome, and affluent, while she lives on a modest income and carries the weight of single parenthood. When Cassian’s world collides with Laura’s, he is surprised to discover a profound attraction, and Laura, in spite of her hopes of marriage, struggles to accept her role as his mistress.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sara Wood
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