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Two years after Claudia told Morgan Stone that the baby she lost was his, she allowed Morgan to believe his criticism had caused the tragedy. Now Morgan returns, bringing a business proposal that masks an intimate interest. As past lies surface, Claudia must decide whether to confront Morgan—or keep the truth hidden—and discover what motivates her deception.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Napier
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