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The Joyous Trouble Maker

Jackson Gregory

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

This book is a modern Western romance story that contains a classic love triangle. Beatrice is the wealthy ranch owner and businesswoman, who runs her empire with an iron fist. Among her employees is Bill, a mining engineer, who is nonetheless attracted to Beatrice and begins to woo her.
Available since: 12/08/2020.
Print length: 205 pages.

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