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Received a Four Star "Rave Review" from the Romantic Times! By Karen Jones Delk, author of THE BRIDE PRICE, comes a gripping tale of passion and love... Simone Devereaux is the emerald-eyed hoyden of the Vieux Carré, mysterious queen of a steamboat empire, chateleine of a grand plantation. Arrogant Marcel vows to have her, to destroy anyone who stands in his way--even Simone herself. Genteel Alain swears he'll turn the spitfire into a lady, but instead, his passion makes a woman of her. Steamboat captain Tom, l'américain, offers Simone an unexpected refuge, an unprecedented partnership-- and his heart. Yet the beautiful Simone will belong to no one, unless he truly loves her for herself -- and forever. **