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After a scandalous encounter with a married man leaves her social standing in tatters, Zelah Pentewan decides to trust only herself to recover her reputation. Her fierce independence is challenged when she meets Major Dominic Coale, a formidable soldier marked by visible scars. Despite his intimidating presence, Zelah confronts him without fear, uncovering layers of his character that reveal the man hidden behind the injuries.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sarah Mallory
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