Legacy of Lies. JoAnn Ross

      JoAnn Ross creates captivating stories about the choices and chances that come once in every woman’s life. But what happens when a woman discovers her life may be a legacy of lies…?

      From a childhood nurtured by unconditional family love to her stunning triumph as one of Hollywood’s leading fashion designers, Alexandra Lyons has always been spirited and independent. But everything she believes about herself is thrown into question when she meets Eleanor Lord. The powerful matriarch is convinced that Alexandra is Anna Lord, her long-lost granddaughter and heir to a family dynasty.

      Has Alexandra’s life been a lie? Is she really Anna Lord—or the victim of an even darker hoax? The truth lies buried in the past, in a dark explosion of jealousy, betrayal and murder, and remains as deadly now as it was nearly thirty years ago.

      Praise for the novels of

      “Masterfully weaves a tale of momentum and curves. Between the intrigue and the steamy romance, you’ll be left breathless.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Confessions

      “JoAnn Ross takes her audience on a thrilling roller coaster ride that leaves them breathless.”

      —Affaire de Coeur on Confessions

      “A steamy, fast-paced read.”

      —Publishers Weekly on No Regrets

      “A moving story with marvelous characters that should not be missed.”

      —RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars, on No Regrets

      “JoAnn Ross masterfully paints a picture of a magical, mystical land. With delightful touches of folklore storytelling, Ms. Ross tells a tale that delivers laughter, tears and so much joy.”

      —RT Book Reviews on A Woman’s Heart

      “A Woman’s Heart will find a place in every fan’s heart, as it is an extraordinary tale that will charm the audience. This is one time the luck of the Irish will shine on every reader.”

      —Affaire de Coeur

      Legacy

      of Lies

      JoAnn

      Ross

       www.mirabooks.co.uk

      To Jay,

      who gives my life meaning

      Dear Reader,

      During a time when Jackie Collins was dishing about Hollywood wives, and readers worldwide had fallen in love with Princess Daisy, I was writing hardcover glitz novels featuring spunky heroines with glamorous careers who traveled in the world of the ultra-rich, where they’d fall in love with scrumptious, complex men, battle evil and decadence, and in the end, finally receive the happy ending they so deserved.

      I was thrilled when Legacy of Lies was chosen to be one of the launch novels for Harlequin MIRA and am delighted that they’ve chosen to reprint Alexandra Lyon’s story. I hope you’ll enjoy traveling with Alex first to Paris, then Hollywood, as she encounters passion, obsession and betrayal on her personal journey to discover the truth behind a legacy of lies.

      Happy reading!

      JoAnn Ross

      Contents

       Prologue

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Chapter Seventeen

       Chapter Eighteen

       Chapter Nineteen

       Chapter Twenty

       Chapter Twenty-One

       Chapter Twenty-Two

       Chapter Twenty-Three

       Chapter Twenty-Four

       Chapter Twenty-Five

       Chapter Twenty-Six

       Chapter Twenty-Seven

       Chapter Twenty-Eight

       Chapter Twenty-Nine

       Chapter Thirty

       Chapter Thirty-One

       Chapter Thirty-Two

       Chapter Thirty-Three

       Chapter Thirty-Four

       Epilogue

      Prologue

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