City of Eden
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Last published Thu, Aug 5, 2021
Eden Laurent is a 19 year old student from Paris, France. She's moving to New York City to pursue her dream of attending Columbia University and eventually becoming a lawyer. Her parents have arranged for her to stay with 24 year old arrogant, and emotionally unavailable multi-millionaire, Wesley Brooks. What happens when this forced proximity begins to stir some unwanted and forbidden feelings. Will Wesley be able to overcome his trust issues and dark past to be with his polar opposite Eden? Will Eden be able to let go of her past relationship trauma and be able to open her heart again? Or will too many secrets and the forbidden nature of their relationship keep them apart?
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