Knife In The Dark
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Last published Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Kyra hates people.
After the Prince's Birthday Ball she finds herself in the midst of a Royal coup for the Throne. Thrust into the mess with Prince, she must uncover and kill those who try to seize his throne.
But the journey is wrought with heartbreak, betrayal and visits from those who are long dead.
All the while she must push away the Prince no matter what.
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