| New York City, 1909: A woman ahead of her time, Temperance O Neil is happily married to her work -- helping single mothers on the city streets -- which she funds with her inheritance. When her disapproving stepfather, Angus McCairn, cuts off her income, an infuriated Temperance has no choice but to do as he commands: live, as a proper unmarried lady, in the family s home in Edinburgh. She soon strikes up a bargain with the elder McCairn to win her passage home by agreeing to ?nd a wife for his nephew, James -- a task few would dare undertake.A brusque, strapping man, James McCairn has little use for the new "housekeeper" on his Highlands farm -- though the place could surely use a woman s touch. But as she attempts to match James with his ideal mate, Temperance makes a surprising discovery: behind his gruff exterior is a kind, intelligent, caring soul. And his perfect match may surprise Temperance most of all....Includes an excerpt from The Summerhouse, Jude Deveraux s splendid new novel! |
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