About the Authors
Stephanie Laurens is the creator of the bestselling Cynster novels. Her books have appeared on the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists, as well as the New York Times Extended list. Her next Cynster novel, All About Love, an Avon Superleader, will be published in February 2001.
Rachel Gibson’s books have twice been named one of the Ten Favorite Books of the Year by the membership of the Romance Writers of America. Her next Avon Contemporary Romance Superleader, True Confessions, will be published in June 2001.
Victoria Alexander is a USA Today and New York Times Extended list bestseller, and her historical romances have captivated countless of readers. Her upcoming Avon Treasure, The Marriage Lesson, will be published in May 2001.
Praise
STEPHANIE LAURENS
“HER LUSH SENSUALITY
TAKES MY BREATH AWAY.”
Lisa Kleypas
“ALL I NEED IS HER NAME ON THE COVER
TO MAKE ME PICK UP THE BOOK.”
Linda Howard
VICTORIA ALEXANDER
“WARM, WITTY, AND WISE.”
Julia Quinn
RACHEL GIBSON
“RED-HOT GOOD!”
Susan Andersen
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Copyright
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SCANDALOUS LORD DERE. Copyright © 2000 by Savdek Management Proprietory Limited.
THE LAST LOVE LETTER. Copyright © 2000 by Cheryl Griffin
NOW AND FOREVER. Copyright © 2000 by Rachel Gibson.
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