Smoke N' Mirrors
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21-year old Rob Ricci has just moved to the Big Apple from the crime capital of Italy, and intends on running the city with the help of the "family business". He gets just about whatever he wants...except the girl. Celeste Hamilton, a very married woman, is keen on stealing his money-and his heart, but just how much will it take until she gives in?
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This is actually a spin-off of a main story that I've decided to write first, it can be read in whatever order! Stay tuned for the next book! :)
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