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Shadows and Stars
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annabelwrites_
Complete, First published Jul 20, 2020
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He was everything I didn't know I needed-
and everything I should have stayed away from.

When Mia Thorpe leaves her quiet hometown for London, she's craving freedom, independence, and a fresh start. What she doesn't expect is Grayson Cooper-a dangerously charming nightclub manager with secrets buried deep beneath his perfect smile.

The attraction is instant. The chemistry? Undeniable.

But Grayson's world is built on shadows: late nights, unspoken dangers, and a past that refuses to stay buried. And by falling for him, Mia is pulled into a game where love might not be strong enough to survive the lies, the darkness... or the people who want to tear them apart.

He promised her the stars-
But some stars burn out in the dark.

Book one in the heart-racing, twist-filled Shadows and Stars series.

                                                     ~

⚠️ WARNING - This novel contains mature and violent graphic content, and also elements of drug use. The characters in this book are completely fictional, and their actions aren't always what I would agree with. So please do not mimic them and read at your own risk ⚠️ 

Recommended for ages 16+

#1 in City Love ❤️ 
#1 in Romance Fiction ❤️
⭐️ 2nd Place in the Stellar Romance Awards 2020 ⭐️
⭐️ 2nd Place in the Scarlett Romance Awards 2021 ⭐️

Copyright © 2020 Annabel Williams
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner except for the use of quotations in a book review.
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Series

Shadows and Stars Series

  • Season 1
    81 parts
  • Shadows and Stars: A Darker Love cover
    Season 2
    80 parts
  • Shadows and Stars: The Light of You cover
    Season 3
    56 parts
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"He'd pay me two grand a month to sleep with me?" "No. He'd pay you two grand a 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬." ... Maggie is a college student working as a stripper in Las Vegas when a close friend approaches her with a proposition. High-end escorting. Desperate to gain independence and pay off a variety of debts, the offer seems more than tempting. Cut off from her family and their illegally-gained wealth, she decides to make money with the only thing that is truly hers: her body. As she pursues a profession in sex work as a way to regain control of her life, her dark past comes back to haunt her, throwing quite a wrench into her plans. Maggie tries to mask her previous losses with love in its various forms. But what is the reality of finding true love when your job is getting paid to sleep with other people? ... *Frequent explicit sexual content, intended for 18+ audiences ONLY. This story is stand alone. You DO NOT need to read the first story to understand this one, but there will be a major spoiler in the second half. Please remember to vote and comment!

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