Love in Chains (Mature 18+)
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Last published Thu, Jan 2, 2020
At a lavish debutante ball, eighteen-year-old Jess is ensnared in her family's ruthless ambitions to marry her off to a powerful man.
Amidst the glittering riches and hidden agendas, she is drawn to the enigmatic Adriel, who embodies the freedom and danger she longs for. When whispers of betrayal and dark truths about her future emerge, Jess realizes she is trapped in a sinister game where love could mean death.
Torn between the suffocating expectations of her world and the seductive allure of rebellion, she must confront the shadows lurking in her heart. Will she risk everything to forge her own path, or will she be consumed by the darkness that seeks to control her fate? Join Jess in a haunting tale of desire, danger, and the desperate fight for a life beyond the chains of tradition.
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