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Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book!
He wanted her…for revenge!
Becoming handsome Gideon Maitland’s secretary is overwhelming for office assistant, Laura. She didn’t think Gideon had ever even noticed her, but soon learns she is very wrong. Gideon has more than seen her; he wants her…in his bed!
As she gets to know this complex widower—whose motives defy analysis—Laura finds her inexperienced feelings growing for her powerful boss. But will she feel the same when she discovers that Gideon has only gained her affections for revenge?
Originally published in 1982
Carole Mortimer
Carole Mortimer was born in England, the youngest of three children. She began writing in 1978, and has now written over one hundred and seventy books for Harlequin Mills and Boon®. Carole has six sons, Matthew, Joshua, Timothy, Michael, David and Peter. She says, ‘I’m happily married to Peter senior; we’re best friends as well as lovers, which is probably the best recipe for a successful relationship. We live in a lovely part of England.’
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