The New York Bride
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Last published Sat, May 23, 2015
At his close proximity I didn't dare speak. But the way he stared at me was as if I was the light. But he was the darkness, and we would destroy each other.
****Rose Lane is a simple 21 year old girl. A native to NYC and a journalist for The Commoner-a frequently read Newspaper. Her specialty? Real thoughts, strong opinions and no fear. Her favorite person to attack is the devil himself, Luca Di Mauro. A rich Sicilian businessman with a heart of steel and an antagonizing smirk.
Most of Rose's articles attack his company, his morals, his family. It sounds wrong. But the Di Mauro's were evil people. Rose's father made the wrong deal with Antonio Di Mauro. When he couldn't pay it they came up with a new cost? When his only daughter turns 21 she will marry Luca Di Mauro. Whether she likes it or not.
Ashamed Thomas Lane keeps it a secret. Until the Di Mauro' s show up on Rose's doorstep to take her away.
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Please read! I know You'll love it. I know it sounds cliche. But it isn't!!
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