Better The Devil You Know
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Having become practically invisible to her unemployed, gambling partner of seven years, Suzi's life was far from perfect. The only time he noticed her was when he needed money to feed his addictions or if he wanted a lift home because he was paralytic through drink.
So it wasn't hard to understand when a mannerly, attractive, stranger moves in across the street, she finds herself fantasising about him. There is a dark air of mystery about him, and considering her track record with the men in her life, it should have set off warning bells.
But, when all you want is to be noticed, made to feel special, attractive and desired, it's hard to resist such charms.
At what cost, though?
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