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In a wintery historical romance, Margaret Penwell encounters Claymore Perfect, a brooding gentleman scarred by hardship. Her spirited presence brings warmth and hope to his secluded existence, inviting a new beginning amid the holiday season.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Taylor Ryan
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