Dirt Roads and Diamonds
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Last published Tue, Mar 25, 2014
Beautiful things are subject to terms and conditions. Lacie learnt that at an early age. In the scorching desolate town of Cantelagua, she lives surrounded by the shell of what was once a haven for the glamourous and wealthy. Now it's boarded up hotels attract only one kind of customer.
However, amongst the ruin and the hardship, life has thrown at her an opportunity. When she comes to the aid of a dangerous stranger she discovers that Cantelagua is more alive than she could have ever imagined.
But secrets of her family will be uncovered and she will have to make the choice: which is sweeter, love or revenge?
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