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THE DNA OF LOVE

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Loner, biker and bartender, Lana Pascal also known as Mo goes to work at her beloved uncle's nightclub, the Thorns and Thistles after her father's sudden death. She becomes embroiled in a tumultuous relationship of Rachel, her abusive boyfriend, Luke and their son, Zac.

When she is handed a life sentence for murder she is pitted against the only witness and longstanding rival, Luke, who despises her. 

During a gruelling trial she faces the impossible task of proving her innocence and, trapped in a body that does not fit the sexual straight jacket of a society  characterised by intolerance, patriarchy and hate crimes towards those labelled as sexual outcasts she is subjected to public humiliation, bias and intense media scrutiny.All Rights Reserved

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