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Adam Benson, a multimillionaire corporate raider, vows to bring down the man he blames for his family’s downfall. He plans to do this by marrying Victoria Rutherford, the shy daughter of his adversary. As Adam’s scheme unfolds, he finds himself attracted to Victoria, forcing him to confront his own rules about love and power. The novel follows their evolving relationship, blending tension, seduction, and the challenge of mixing vengeance with unexpected affection in a contemporary Montana setting.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Victoria Pade
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