Strangers May Marry

<p>Laura had raised Mandy as her own ever since she found her homeless on the street. She loves the child as a daughter. But the authorities are threatening to take the child into custody, and Laura has no legal claim to keep her--and very few choices.</p><p> Until she meets handsome, domineering Paul Penalis. He can help Laura keep custody of Mandy--but his help comes at a price. Can Laura pay it--and will she wind up losing her heart in the bargain?</p><p> ABOUT THE AUTHOR</p><p> Anne Hampson is a veteran romance writer with over 125 titles under her belt. Born in England, she always dreamed of teaching and writing; however, after World War I, poverty forced her to leave school at age 14 to sew blouses for Marks &amp; Spencers. Later in life, she attended school at Manchester University.</p><p> Anne Hampson has a long line of number-one sellers for Mills &amp; Boon, Silhouette, and Harlequin, including the Harlequin Presents line of titles. Many of her books have been reprinted, some as many as 16 times, and some have been classified as rare collectors items. Combining contemporary romance with timeless appeal, her work has delighted generations of fans.</p>