The Red Carpet Thief (On Hold)
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Last published Tue, Jul 2, 2013
Courtney had the perfect life. She was popular, gorgeous, and loved by her friends and family. One day was all it took to flip her life upside down, one day was all it took for Courtney to be left alone with her 7-year old sister. With no direction or place to go, Courtney makes the decision to become a thief, it's the only way for her to get money to tend her sister's needs. A year later, she hits jackpot, stealing is no longer necessary. But doesn't the saying say that once a thief always a thief? Watch as Courtney attempts to rebuild her once happy life. Watch as the unexpected Hollywood hottie, Blake, sneaks into Courtney's life, bringing with him a whole lot of heartbreak, love, and drama. Will Courtney survive to tell her tale as the red carpet thief? Or will her criminal past come haunt her down? Read to figure out!
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