Strings Attached (On-going)
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Last published Sat, Aug 28, 2021
After the tragic lose of her whole family in a single day, Lisa decides to move away to begin a new life. Contrary to her plans to start anew, she lands right into the hands of her ex boyfriend, who is now her boss. And though she meets a new man who she begins to fall for, her relationship with her ex, now her boss threatens her relationship with the new guy, Dave.
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Author: Augustina Jackson©️
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