The Christmas WishShunned by London society by the outrageous deeds of her father, Sarah Cresswell lives a peaceful life until she is asked to help find out who stole a priceless treasure from Lord Chance. As she guides Lord Chance through the seamy underside of London, she falls in love with him. But it's a love that can never be for the daughter of a notorious fugitive--unless her father steps in to make his daughter's cherished Christmas wish come true. |
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... diamonds ? " “ I must have put them in the safe . ” “ Are you certain ? " she coaxed . There was a long pause as Ben bent his powers to dredge up the memories . Then suddenly he gave a sharp shake of his head . “ No , I remember . I ...
... diamonds ? " “ I must have put them in the safe . ” “ Are you certain ? " she coaxed . There was a long pause as Ben bent his powers to dredge up the memories . Then suddenly he gave a sharp shake of his head . “ No , I remember . I ...
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... diamonds , and now he has all but disappeared . ” Far too stubborn to yield easily , Ben shuffled his feet . “ I will not believe it until I see the diamonds in his hands . " Chance opened his mouth to utter a sharp retort but halted as ...
... diamonds , and now he has all but disappeared . ” Far too stubborn to yield easily , Ben shuffled his feet . “ I will not believe it until I see the diamonds in his hands . " Chance opened his mouth to utter a sharp retort but halted as ...
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... diamonds , which you naturally paid , and that you received the jewels in return . “ But that is absurd , ” Ben sputtered . “ I do not have the diamonds . " Sarah heaved a faint sigh at his slow wits . “ Yes , I know , but Goldie will ...
... diamonds , which you naturally paid , and that you received the jewels in return . “ But that is absurd , ” Ben sputtered . “ I do not have the diamonds . " Sarah heaved a faint sigh at his slow wits . “ Yes , I know , but Goldie will ...
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