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After a wild card‑toss that left him the owner of Forton Hall, Rafe Bancroft’s reputation as a handsome rake precedes him. Felicity Harrington, a fiery beauty, is determined to save her ancestral home and her family from looming ruin.
In spite of her resolve, Felicity finds herself drawn to the very man she must outwit. Night after night she longs for Rafe’s touch, even as he plans to sell the estate and chase new adventures. Their tumultuous encounters twist into a passionate romance.
As Rafe’s plans falter and Felicity’s determination strengthens, their relationship deepens. Between card games, family drama, and the lure of adventure, the pair discover that to win Forton Hall may mean winning each other’s hearts. The story explores love, family legacy, and the shift from reckless freedom to steadfast commitment.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Suzanne Enoch
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