The Things We Want
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Ava is a young princess, turning 18. She has a past of clumsiness and small mistakes, but when she meets him, her life gets flipped upside down.
Eugene, a young man, a commoner seeking adventure, fell for Ava when they first met. Now he must trust someone else can take care of her as he has.
When Ava must decide on a husband, things go south. This novel set in medieval times will take you through the mill with emotions, decisions, trials, and love.
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