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Page i The Lady's Hand

Page 1 Romantic Times praises bestselling author Bobbi Smith "Arizona Caress is a sensitive, fast-paced, satisfying love story. Chalk up another winner for Bobbi Smith!" "Sweet Silken Bondage is a double-barrel romance that captures your imagination and your heart!" Bayou Bride "Ms. Smith's wonderful characterization and sparkling dialogue are what make her such a fine storyteller!"

Page 2 Other Leisure Books by Bobbi Smith: LADY DECEPTION

Page 3 THE OFFER Rafe's smile faded as he turned serious. "I have a proposition to make you." Brandy went cold. She sensed she knew what was coming, and wondered how she would ever hide the shame of it all from her mother. "Yes?" "I have been fighting off women ever since I came of marriageable age. You were witness to that the other night." "What does that have to do with me?" She was staring at him, confused, wondering where he was going with this. "I have come up with a plan that would suit me well. You owe me an outstanding amount of money, and you have no funds with which to pay me. I have an arrangement of sorts in mind...." "What kind of arrangement?" "I want you to marry me."

Page 5 The Lady's Hand Bobbi Smith

Page 6 A LEISURE BOOK May 1999 Published by Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc. 276 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001 If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as "unsold and destroyed" to the publisher and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this "stripped book." Copyright 1996 by Bobbi Smith All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the Publisher, except where permitted by law. ISBN 0-8439-4598-2 The name "Leisure Books" and the stylized "L" with design are trademarks of Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc. Printed in the United States of America.

Page 7 This book is dedicated to my friend Louie Reuther, who died January 9, 1996. Louie's talent, intelligence, kindness, generosity, and unfailing good humor marked him as a rare man, indeed. If I've learned nothing else from his early passing, I will always remember to do that act of kindness now, so there will be no regrets tomorrow. Thanks, Louie. I loved you a lot. I'd also like to thank the Florissant Romance Readers' Book Club from Annie's Book Stop in Florissant, Missouri and, in particular, their president, Sharon Kosick, for all their support over the years. They are wonderful women who support the romance genre 110%! I treasure their friendship and their honesty. Thanks Elaine Kramer, Barb Forir, Barb Gaston, Sharon Burt, Jan Gaines, Nina Horack, Sharon Keeney, Renee Koch, Princess Moll, Merry Morrison, Donna Reeves, Ann Royer and Liz Thomas. You're terrific!

Page 11 Prologue Rafe 1845 It was late when the carriage carrying Charles Marchand and his fourteen-year-old son, Rafe, turned into the drive at Bellerive Plantation. They were excited, for they were almost home. Tied to the back of the carriage was a handsome Arabian stallion. "Mother's really going to love him, isn't she?" Rafe asked his father. "He's the perfect gift for her." "Do you think she'll be surprised?" "Absolutely. I told her we'd be gone at least through the weekend. She has no idea that we're bringing her an early birthday present." Charles smiled at the thought of his beautiful wife. Alanna meant everything to him. He loved her more than life itself. Lately, though, he had sensed that she

Page 12 wasn't happy, and he hoped this extravagant gift would please her. When the carriage drew to a stop before the house, Rafe immediately climbed out. "Come on! Let's hurry!" Rafe urged. "She won't be in bed yet. We can give him to her tonight." Charles's smile broadened at his son's eagerness. He had to admit that he, too, was anxious to see Alanna's reaction to their present. He envisioned a wonderful night with her after Rafe went to bed. "All right, let's go. I'll send one of the servants to get our bags," he said as he descended from the vehicle. They untied the fine Arab and led him to the hitching post in front. "Let's get her!" Rafe ran ahead of his father, up the few steps to the veranda, and was reaching for the doorknob when the door swung open. "You're back early..." George, the butler, looked from Rafe to Charles. If he was surprised by their unexpected return, he did not show it.

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