The Masquerade Bride
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'When duty calls, secrets unfold'
Heather Alonzo a responsible and kind-hearted young woman, agrees to disguise herself as her carefree half-sister, Calantha , to escape an arranged marriage. Calantha, desperate for freedom, persuades Heather to take her place, unaware of the consequences.
As Heather thinks the complexities of her sister's life, she finds herself torn between loyalty and love. With every passing day, she must confront her own desires, the lies she's told, and the secrets she keeps.
Will Heather's masquerade be discovered, or will she find true love behind the mask?
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