The Ink That Haunts Us
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*Book 2 of the Colorado Ink series*
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Try as they might, one can never really hide from their past. One way or another it will catch up to you.
Three years ago, Saw took back her life and ran from the horrors of her past. For three years she stayed hidden and safe until Declan Williams walks back into her life. Seeing him again has been enough to scare her into giving up everything she has built for herself, but with a little bit of convincing from her friend's she has agreed to stay. Despite her fears, everyone seems to think everything will be all right until it's too late.
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