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At the Chateau for Christmas - cover

At the Chateau for Christmas

Rebecca Winters

Publisher: Harlequin Romance

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Summary

Falling for her enemy… The Valfort and Holden families are sworn enemies. But when Laura Holden Tate's grandmother dies, just before Christmas, it's French billionaire Nic Valfort who delivers the news. Returning to France to oversee the inheritance, Laura has no choice but to stay at Nic's chateau. He's the enemy, but at the most romantic time of the year Laura's resolve is tested. And when it transpires that their family feud is not what it seems, it looks as if this Christmas could transform their lives…forever!
Available since: 11/01/2014.
Print length: 256 pages.

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