Bound by Their Secret Passion

The Scandalous Summerfields

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A forbidden attraction… A hidden desire! 

Years ago, penniless Lorene Summerfield wed for duty, giving her siblings the chance to marry for love. But now the generous-hearted countess finds herself widowed…and the man she's loved in silence for years is falsely accused of her husband's murder! 

Although he closed his heart to love long ago, the Earl of Penford has always found Lorene irresistible. Their newly ignited passion may be scandalous, but now he'll stop at nothing to clear his name and win Lorene's hand!
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About the author

Diane Gaston's dream job had always been to write romance novels. One day she dared to pursue that dream and has never looked back. Her books have won Romance's highest honours: the RITA Award, the National Readers Choice Award, Holt Medallion, Golden Quill, and Golden Heart. She lives in Virginia with her husband and three very ordinary house cats. Diane loves to hear from readers and friends. Visit her website at: http://dianegaston.com

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Harlequin
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Published on
Apr 1, 2017
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Pages
288
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ISBN
9781488021275
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English
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Genres
Fiction / Family Life
Fiction / Romance / Historical / General
Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
Fiction / Romance / Holiday
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