Masters of the Game (Sutherland Book 4)
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  • Reads 363,990
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  • Parts 66
  • Time 14h 51m
greenwriter
Ongoing, First published Apr 23, 2021
Mature
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The fate of the entire kingdom lies in the hands of the masters of the game. And they are all women.
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When Ellise St. Vincent takes on a role she never asked for, she is forced to use her cunning wit to be one step ahead of the game, all the while navigating a simple yet interesting love affair. But she is not the only master in the game. Others are at play, all equally capable, and all eager to win.

Manipulation is delicate more than ever in this fourth and final installment of the Sutherland Series.
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