Glorious Dawn
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MatureComplete Thu, Nov 17, 20168h 20m
Historical Romance
Out of print for nine years, a classic western romance by the bestselling author of Homeplace and Ribbon in the Sky has been brought back by popular demand. The Macklin ranch seemed to be a refuge for Johanna and her ravaged younger sister--until the cruel rancher forces Johanna to marry hisson . . . then Johanna faces overwhelming desire for her new husband.
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