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Some prices are too high to pay… Unfortunately, millionaire Trace Ashton had discovered this cold truth the hard way when his fiancée had accepted a one-hundred-thousand-dollar buy off. The betrayal had left Trace a bitter, vengeful man. So when Becca Marshall dared to return to Napa Valley and the social circles he enjoyed, Trace plotted his fiery revenge. But even as he seduced Becca, Trace realized she was keeping secrets. Her modest lifestyle belied her acceptance of an Ashton buy off. Was she innocent of the deceptions Trace had believed for so long…and would his quest for the truth cost him more than he was willing to pay?
Author
BARBARA MCCAULEY is the author of over 30 best-selling romance novels, including "Blackhawk's Sweet Revenge," the first volume of her popular SECRETS! series for Silhouette. Her work has been nominated eight times by the Romance Writers of America ® for Best Short Contemporary in the prestigious RITA contest. She has also received numerous "Top Picks" from Romantic Times magazine, plus several Best Short Desire and "W.I.S.H." awards for her hunky heroes, and two Career Achievement Awards. All of her books have appeared on the Walden Romance Best Seller lists. A native of Southern California, Ms. McCauley enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and working in her garden when she can manage to break away from her computer. "I love to cook," says Barbara, "but when I'm on a tight deadline, quick recipes and take-out are essential." The youngest of five children growing up, she discovered early the peaceful satisfaction of daydreams and reading a good book. She remains an avid reader today, indulging her love of romance whenever possible.
