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RAVE REVIEWS FOR HEIDI BETTS'S ROSE TRILOGY "[Almost A Lady] is just too excellent for words! . . . An exciting read that will most certainly hit the bestseller lists!" —Huntress Book Reviews "Cinnamon and Roses is an engaging and fast-paced tale . . . a well-crafted debut novel that will leave readers eager for Ms. Betts's next one. Excellent! —Rendezvous "Books like Cinnamon and Roses are few and far between. The story will tug at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone . . .. Cinnamon and Roses is a keeper." —Reader to Reader "A delightful romance that enthralled and enchanted me from the beginning. An outstanding read." —Rendezvous on A Promise of Roses "Snappy dialogue makes this a quick read." —Romantic Times on A Promise of Roses "The dialogue is dynamic, the writing superb! Ms. Betts is an absolutely wonderful writer . . . . Don't miss any of [the Rose trilogy]! FANTASTIC! 5 BELLS!" —Bell Book & Candle on A Promise of Roses "Ms. Betts's Rose trilogy is well worth reading." —Old Book Barn Gazette ALMOST A MARRIAGE Brandt shifted on the cushioned seat. "It will be interesting during this little adventure to see how well we share a bedroom . . . and a bed, don't you think?" What little oxygen the tight corset allowed froze in her lungs. Swallowing hard, she forced herself to look him in the eye. His lips were crooked in a sexy, suggestive grin, but she steeled herself against his charm. "We'll share accom‐ modations by necessity, not by choice. And I'm trusting you to keep your hands —as well as your lascivious thoughts—to yourself," she added with what she hoped was a firm hands-off glare. "I don't let personal issues muddle the clear lines of an investigation." The cocky grin remained while his eyes drifted over her face, her shoulders, down to the swell of her breasts. "Usually," he said softly. She raised a brow. "Excuse me?" "Usually," he repeated. "You don't usually let personal issues conflict with professional ones." His gaze held hers, his hazel eyes burning like hot coals. "You're a woman. I'm a man. It's obvious we're attracted to one another. It's going to be hard to ignore that attraction while sharing a chamber, a bed, a marriage—however fraudulent." "It may be difficult," Willow said, "but I do hope you'll try." Because God knew, she didn't have the strength to resist him alone. Other Leisure Books by Heidi Betts: CINNAMON AND ROSES A PROMISE OF ROSES A LEISURE BOOK® January 2001 Published by Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc. 276 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001 If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as "unsold and destroyed" to the publisher and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this "stripped book." Copyright © 2001 by Heidi Betts All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the publisher, except where permitted by law. ISBN 0-8439-4817-5 The name "Leisure Books" and the stylized "L" with design are trademarks of Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc. Printed in the United States of America. Visit us on the web at www.dorchesterpub.com. To Sandra Hill—for everything. For all the years of critique and conferences; for pushing me into my first agent/editor appointments and teaching me everything I need to know about promotion; for being such a great friend and mentor. And most of all, for saying you think this is my best book yet. Acknowledgements A very special thank you to Harvey Turner and Tim Hartman of the Union Pacific Corporation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Years ago, you took the time to talk to a budding author about the history of the Union Pacific Railroad, and to answer my many questions. There's only one thing I've never figured out for sure: Would Brandt and Willow sleep on the top or bottom berth of a Union Pacific sleeper car? Prologue Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-One Chapter Twenty-Two Chapter Twenty-Three Chapter Twenty-Four Chapter Twenty-Five Chapter Twenty-Six Chapter Twenty-Seven Chapter Twenty-Eight Chapter Twenty-Nine Chapter Thirty Chapter Thirty-One Chapter Thirty-Two Chapter Thirty-Three Epilogue Author's note
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