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Major Damon Collingham is relentless in his search for a governess to care for his two motherless children, ready to pay a king’s ransom for the right candidate. Miss Juliana Wrenn, enticed by the opportunity, must confront the Major’s intimidating reputation. Known for his fierce presence on the battlefield and beneath the veneer of nobility, Colmingham’s character tests Juliana’s resolve. As she navigates the challenges of duty and duty’s demands, her steadfastness may soften even his hardest features, leading to unexpected attraction.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sarah Mallory
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