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The "hot" factor in this novel isn't just about the physical chemistry, though Melanie Moreland delivers that in spades. The heat comes from the slow-burn evolution of their relationship.

: He offers Katy a significant sum of money to act as his fiancée. Katy, who lives in near-squalor to pay for the medical care of her ailing aunt (Penny), feels she cannot refuse the financial security.