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Charmaine Reece travels to the Bahamas seeking revenge on Payne Lacey, a charming casino owner who hurt her sister, Lucy. Her plan is to make him fall in love with her and then break his heart. However, she underestimates Payne's allure and the unexpected arrival of Lucy. When Payne proposes a high-stakes roulette bet—his casino against her hand in marriage—Charmaine faces a pivotal choice that could change everything. The story intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and the risks of gambling with the heart.

The story revolves around Wayne D'Arville, a heartless playboy who, after completing his education in Paris, returns to Monte Carlo. There, he seduces the naive and lovely housemaid Rosita, leaving her pregnant and abandoned as he moves on without remorse. The narrative explores themes of manipulation, betrayal, and the consequences of reckless behavior in the lives of those affected by Wayne's actions.

Rhiannon Grantham seeks revenge against Dominic Fairchild, a powerful Hawaiian prince, aiming to dismantle his empire from within. However, she finds herself drawn to his charm, complicating her plans. Meanwhile, Vienna Wright awakens in a hospital after a violent mugging, with no memory of her past. As she navigates her recovery with the help of Dr. Richard Jago and singer Farron Manikuuna, she grapples with returning memories that blur the lines between victim and aggressor. This romantic suspense novel weaves themes of love, revenge, and self-discovery.

"This classic story selection bring together almost fifty of the world's most enduring and familiar folktales, myths, and fables in an enchantingly illustrated collection."--Page 4 of cover

"Travel to the faraway land of "once upon a time" with this enchanting collection of classic fairy tales."--Page 4 of cover