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At the age of 22, Deirdre´s promise of a bright future as an artist is shrouded by domestic issues. Caught between the demands of a controlling mother and an understanding father, she longs for a life of peace. One ordinary day, when fate has its way, it appears the odds change in her favor when she encounters the perfect stranger. In her eyes, he is the ideal mate. Desperate for personal connection, she pursues her would be Italian lover, only to find, in time, that he is heir to a Royal throne. As she seeks closer intimacy with her Royal suitor, she must unravel the layers of his fa‡ade with her charm, appeal and genuine love. There´s only one problem, her lover´s cousin Fernando is jealous of the heir´s position and has delivered a death wish once before. Now Deirdre is caught in a web of lies, betrayal and murder that puts herself and her love ones in deep danger.

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Mark, Jhanel
Jhanel Mark was born and raised in the small island of St. Lucia and currently resides there. From the age of seven she began writing fiction novels and songs. Jhanel hopes that her books will some day be transformed into movies.

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