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Lainie Terrell is a dazzling Vegas showgirl and devoted single mother who faces the challenge of finding trustworthy care for her son. When she teams up with Harry Ambrewster, a shy yet intelligent casino accountant with a high‑IQ background and striking looks, their professional collaboration turns into a growing attraction. As Lainie’s dangerous ex‑boyfriend resurfaces, the pair must protect each other while navigating the risks and romantic possibilities that arise from their unexpected alliance.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Vicki Lewis Thompson
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