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He offered protection. She endangered his heart. 1956 England. Although eighteen-year-old Katie Clarke believes love is life's greatest gift, she has caved under parental pressure, agreeing to wed a man she doesn't love. Moments before her nuptials, handsome Dane Wellington discovers her plight and steps up, offering a secret marriage of convenience. But it comes with limitations: no consummation, and an annulment when she turns twenty-one. They will tell no one, and his bachelor life will not change.Katie agrees, for when she marries in truth, she will not accept anything less than the true love she has read about in her novels. She would never settle for mere consummation, not that her husband would be willing to stay married. She wants the fairytale-her love begging on bended knee.Under the paternal guidance of Dane's father, her parents' landlord, Katie transforms into a wife Dane never wanted and didn't know he needed. And, as their friendship develops, she discovers her husband is a treasure with a heart of gold. ""Other men don't look like this, nor are they as sweet, generous, and kind as he."" Their deep connection erupts into flaming desire, fueled by frequent, unavoidable nighttime spooning, and soon the untouched girl yearns for more. Much more. ""What makes a girl want to touch a man?"" But, it's no use. Everyone has told her that he will never love or trust a woman, and she knows she is dreaming of something that will never materialize.Dane has lived an enviable life. Everyone loves the principled, charming gentleman. Especially the revolving door of women, forever trying to trap him into marriage. He and Katie have an agreement, but he didn't realize she might be the one person who might upend his life. What begins as a secret, temporary marriage of convenience slowly blooms into something unexpected. Dangerous, even.The reluctant bachelor insists their marriage will be annulled, although he is in hell trying to keep his distance. Nothing will make him change his mind. Not her brilliant heart, and certainly not the way she grows bolder, stronger, and more magnificent each day. Unable to trust women, he is terrified - of love, of wanting her more than his next breath. He loves her joie de vivre and her heart, but he cannot bring himself to say those three bloody words.And now she is leaving England.

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By Anne Shortlived. (GoodReads) This book felt like stepping into the most beautiful, dreamy relationship ever, where every little detail came together perfectly. You can really imagine the setting, the people, and the emotion in the air. The family moments were touching and heartfelt, showing how much love surrounded the couple. There's also a gift scene that totally melted my heart, and it's one of those things that makes you think, ""Wow, they really know each other."" You can tell this day has been a long time coming for them, and the payoff is so satisfying. It's written in a way that makes you feel the closeness without losing the romance in the details. It isn't just about attraction, but about two people who've been through a lot and finally found peace together. The way it ends leaves you with that warm, safe feeling, like you've just witnessed the start of their forever.

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Sheri Sheldon, a New Yorker at heart, is a mother, stepmother, and now grandmother of seven. Beyond family, her greatest love is ballroom and West Coast swing dancing. She believes love is life's greatest gift, and crafts characters who challenge readers' ideas about love and relationships, prompting self-reflection and even new perspectives. Her writing reflects her rich life experiences and diverse career history.Sheri lives in Orange County, California with her husband, and has traveled the world, but The Cotswolds, England, is her happy place.

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