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Counterfeit Love
Christian romance
Counterfeit Love
Book 1 of the Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series
336 pages · First published 2022
Theresa Plane is trying to protect her grandfather and clear the family’s debts before marrying wealthy Edward Greystone when she discovers that the financial trouble conceals much more dangerous secrets. Secret Service operative Broderick Cosgrove has spent months undercover pursuing a counterfeiting ring and is horrified when evidence appears to connect Theresa, his former fiancée, to the criminals. Protecting her could destroy his investigation and career, while refusing to trust him could leave Theresa alone against people willing to kill for silence. Crystal Caudill’s series debut blends Gilded Age Cincinnati, counterfeit money, second-chance romance, faith, and suspense.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild romantic content, including kissing
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