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Paint Me Saved ✓ Book 1

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{18+} 🏆 WATTYS 2023 SHORTLISTED ROMANCE  

Zemira Ford knows a thing or two about paparazzi and being under the limelight. What she does not know is how to use it to save her father's failing business. Not until a certain media mogul proposes an engagement of convenience. 

She will do anything to protect her parent's legacy, even if it means sacrificing her happiness and entering into a loveless marriage.

Sgt. Leonardo Brenton believes love only happens once and everyone should get their chance. When his younger brother decides to marry a stranger for her business, he finds it difficult to reason - especially since hiding the truth about their steamy encounter. 

With lies being exposed and threatening families' reputations, Leo and Zemira find themselves working together. When old wounds are bled open and secrets spill, ripping them apart and putting their love to the test, Leo and Zemira must decide.

Is it worth opening one's heart to love someone, and be saved in the process? Or love, like all things perfect, only happen once.

Book 1 of the Redeemed by a Soldier series.
                                                          
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Their innocent angel

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