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    The Bought-And-Paid-For Wife
    The Bought-And-Paid-For Wife
    The Bought-And-Paid-For Wife
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    The Bought-And-Paid-For Wife

    By Bronwyn Jameson

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    The last person widow Vanessa Thorpe expected on her doorstep was Tristan Thorpe — her deceased husband's estranged son.

    Tristan stood between her and the inheritance she desperately needed. Despite the attraction simmering between them, she could not let him win. As far as Tristan was concerned, Vanessa was a trophy wife — young, stunning and cunning — who married his father for money.

    He was determined to reveal every dirty little secret she had. That is, until a rage-filled argument suddenly turned into a soul-burning kiss...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Australia
    Release dateAug 1, 2014
    ISBN9781488775956
    The Bought-And-Paid-For Wife
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    Bronwyn Jameson

    In 2001 Bronwyn Jameson became the first Australian to sell to Silhouette Desire. Her books have consistently hit the series bestsellers' lists and finalled in contests. In 2006 she was a triple-RITA finalist and shortlisted as RT Series Storyteller of the Year. Bronwyn lives in the Australian heartland with her farmer husband, 3 sons, 3 dogs, 3 horses and many more sheep. Visit her online at www.bronwynjameson.com .

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