Pretty Girl
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***This book is apart of a series, although it CAN be read just by itself. It is recommended to be read in order just for the most enjoyment from the series/book(s)1st book is Mia, Mine. 2nd book is Amare and the 3rd is Counting Sheep.***
For Sydney Greene's entire life, she has been in love with her best friend's brother. Marcello Amaro. Rich, handsome, kind and genuine. Anything and everything that Sydney could ever want, but as far as they are concered, it is forbidden. Because of this, Sydney's heart is broken beyond repair, but it is not the reason why she flees to Paris in the middle of the night. An unknown danger is after her, it's long reach leaving a trail of dead bodies in it's wake, leading to Marcello's twin brother, Antony Amaro, to come protect her. Then, something terrible happens and she knows she can't run fron her problems forever, so Sydney goes home. Home to where death, danger and love lay in wait for her. This pretty girl just might drown if she doesn't get her head above water soon...Who knew forbidden love could be so dangerous? Who knew long forgotten secrets could be so deadly?...
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