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Masquerade

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Reads 2,449
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Parts 42
Time 9h 4m

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Literary Fiction/Drama

Her world shattered, Willow Ramsay returns home for a fresh start. Roped into helping plan her hometown's annual Gala, she's challenged to take a more active role in the festivities. Can a kiss from a masked man sway her misgivings, or will it be merely a new masquerade?All Rights Reserved

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