Isle of Desire — Anne Hampson

She wanted his love, but he was unloving

Laura had known it was a gamble. But working on a tropical island, even temporarily, appealed to her.

Admittedly, the Conde Duarte de Taviro Mauredo had commissioned her father to restore his paintings. But, as she had assisted her father before his death, she was sure she was competent.

The Conde, however, took a different view of the deception. "You will be accommodated here at the Palacio until one week today." he said arrogantly. "That is the next flight out.


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MILLS AND BOON BACK COVER 1977

The wealthy, aristocratic Portuguese Conde Duarte Andre Volante de Taviro Mauredo was virtually the ruler of the tropical island of Torassa; his word was law and he expected everyone to jump to his bidding. So when Laura Conroy went there under false pretenses she had certainly started off on the wrong foot! And so the sparks were ready to fly between the two of them -- and fly they did. Dom Duarte made it plain that he didn't trust her -- and the situation wasn't helped by the mischief making of the haughty Dona Eduarda de Manhso, who was going to marry him. Which made things very difficult for Laura even before she found herself falling in love with him....

Hero: Conde Duarte Andre Volante de Taviro Mauredo
Heroine: Laura Conroy