Shadows and Stars ✔
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annabelwrites_
Complete, First published Jul 20, 2020
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He gave me adrenaline, passion and thrill. I just didn't know at what cost...

When small town girl Mia Thorpe moves to London to begin a new life, the last thing she expects is to fall head over heels for the charming yet mysterious Grayson Cooper. 

Grayson is everything Mia hadn't realised she was looking for. He's confident, smart, protective, and not to mention the manager of one of London's biggest nightclubs. 

In only a few months, Grayson turns Mia's life a full three-sixty, allowing her to feel love like she never has before. But, innocent and naive, Mia is dragged deeper into Grayson's dark world, until she ultimately finds herself caught in an overwhelming battle between her head and heart. 

But is love enough to overcome darkness?

This is book one in the Shadows and Stars series! Enjoy!

                                                     ~

⚠️ 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
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