Bitter Deception (Harlequin Romance, No #2885)

"The man is a recluse," her boss had warned her

But Sophie was an experienced hournalist, and while visiting the cottage left her by a great uncle in a remote area of France, she was not averse to mixing business with pleasure.

Surprisingly Fabien, the Comte de Cressac, proved very accessible--and irresistible. Then she discovered that he wanted her cottage for himself.

Yet Sophie ws not without blame. She sought the tragic ssecret of this proud mountain climber who had suddenly abandoned his sophisticated life-style. And she knew when all was revealed that their growing love would forever be destroyed.