Category: Fiction Romance & Women's Fiction ISBN: 0671034715. But in the presence of the mighty warriors, Gillian and Brigid discover that desire can be a weapon of conquest, betrayal can slay trust in a heartbeat, and the greatest risk of all is surrender - to the deep emotions of unexpected love *** Quantity Available: 1. With the cunning and courage of the daring Scotsmen and with the friendship of a new ally, Brigid, Gillian at last fights the unscrupulous Baron Alfred, laying claim to her home, her family, and her father's reputation. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Gillian finds the key to resolving her troubled past in handsome Scottish chieftains Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan. Spine has moderate lean and heavy reading creases. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. 379 pages, Mass Market Paperback First published JanuBook details & editions About the author Julie Garwood 198 books11.7k followers With more than 35 million books in print and 26 NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers, Julie Garwood has earned a position among America's favorite fiction writers. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Pocket Books, USA, 1999.
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