The Bargain Bride

“Wasn’t it reckless of you to come here?”

Lee had been trying not to let Max Van Breedan’s questioning irritate her, but she had not succeeded. “Oh,” she sputtered, “I can see you’re one of those cold-blooded people who make fun of love! Love doesn’t wait to be invited. Adrian knew I’d come to Curaçao once I was free of my singing engagement.” “Whether he needed you or not.” His words were spoken quietly, but they slashed through her. Supposing Adrian had let her down—or gone away as Max had said? What would she do?