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The Duchess of Pyneham seeks a bodyguard to shield her from her scheming brother‑in‑law. She entrusts her fate to Jamie, a charismatic rogue with a reputation for stealing hearts. Sparks fly as duty and desire intertwine.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Susan Sizemore
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