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The Refuge

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Time 6h 17m

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A Dystopian Romance Novel


In a dystopian world of overbearing governments and forced alliances,

Will they find refuge in each other's love?


Paloma Jaramillo-a daughter, a sister, and an apothecary, has to stop the government from deforesting the forest where she and her family get theeir herbs to treat the sick.



Gael Davenport-a son, a brother, and a hunter --has to stop the government from marrying his sister off to the mayor of Newhill to end the feud between Steelfort and Newhill. 



Let's watch how Paloma and Gael stumble upon each other at a lake in the forest and team up to-stop a wedding, stop deforestation and most of all find love as God in heaven becomes a cloud of refuge over them. 



 God  is our refuge and strength,  A very present help in trouble.  
                             - Psalm 46:1 NKJV






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Fire and Smoke by anakozi

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Family Secrets

Jasmine Patterson is tired of the lies and deceit of her family. She has played nice for far too long and held back a volcano of emotions that is ready to explode. Everyone in her family loves to cover up the truth and operate with hidden agendas and ulterior motives. Enough is Enough and she refuses to hide behind fear and lies. After finally giving her heart to Jesus, she breakthrough years of hurt and pain that tormented her for far too long. As Jasmine slowly heals from her past wounds she meets a co-worker Austin Harris who falls for her fire and beauty. Jasmine fights the insecurities of being unworthy of his love due to her past. Will Jasmine give love a chance or be bound by her family secrets?