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A Shot at Love

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Reads 15,753
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Parts 48
Time 8h 5m

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An aspiring sportswriter and her enigmatic boss must fight their undeniable attraction as a steamy secret threatens to unravel her fresh start and his carefully built empire.
 

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After catching her fiancé in bed with her best friend, Kingston Hart flees to Los Angeles, determined to pursue her dream of becoming a sportswriter. Encouraged by her online lady gang, she reluctantly joins Tinder, sparking a sizzling encounter with Noah Westbrook-a powerful and captivating man who introduces her to a passionate world, unlocking her deepest desires. 

But when Kingston lands her dream job, she's stunned to discover Noah is her new boss, thrusting her into a whirlwind where professional ambition collides with forbidden romance. As the stakes rise, Kingston must answer the burning question: can she truly have it all without sacrificing her shot at love?

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Previously titled "Confessions of a Twenty-Something City Girl"

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