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Jessie Travers thinks her life is over when a plane crash strands her in the harsh desert. She believes survival will be her last hope, until Lucas Kincaid appears, a powerful stranger who rescues her from danger. Their meeting sparks a dangerous attraction, and Jessie must decide whether to trust the man who saves her and whether she can shelter herself from the powerful passions he evokes. The novel blends survival drama with the intensity of modern romance, exploring themes of vulnerability, protection, and the pull of an irresistible stranger.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Stephanie James
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