Before the Darkest Storm
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Last published Tue, Mar 18, 2014
After four years Anastasia returns home to find that the boy she once knew was no longer there. In his place stands a cold, arrogant, mysterious man. His flawless looks, and billionaire statues is enough to make him every girl's dream, be he quickly becomes Anastasia's worst nightmare. As push comes to shove, Anastasia tries even harder to figure out what changed the man that was once her best friend. He holds secrets that she desperately wants to get out. But will she realize too late that secrets are hidden for a reason?
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