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ROSES & THORNES

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Reads 118,779
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Parts 47
Time 2h 57m

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Love is like a rose, a beautiful thing...yet if you aren't careful, you might get hurt.

Starting over is hard for anyone, but starting over for Abby Marx, is unfathomable. She's tossed into a whirlwind of a new life of love, lust, and lies, and when Abby finally decides to give the place she despises a chance, she will soon realize that she gave in for much more then she bargained for: the secrets of others may very well be the death of her...

Love can be a scary thing.


*First novel I wrote, forgive me if it's crap! Formerly known as The New Life of Abby MarxAll Rights Reserved

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