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The virgin's secret marriage

by Cathy Gillen Thacker

Once upon a time, hockey player Joe Hart fell in love with sweet, beautiful Emma Donovan. But then Joe discovered that Emma's father owned the NHL team he played for. Heartbroken, angry and kicked off the team, Joe disappeared to try to start his life anew. Seven years later, Joe has returned to Holly Springs for a second chance.… For the past seven years heiress Emma Donovan has unsuccessfully tried to put Joe Hart out of her mind. But when their scandalous “reunion” is caught on the local news, the town's gossips are delighted.… Especially when it's publicly revealed that Emma and Joe eloped all those years ago—and they're still married!

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