Vero Code: Vero's Deception
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Book 1 of the Vero Code Trilogy
Eighteen-year-old fashion prodigy Ali Ford lands her dream spot at the prestigious RSA institute on Vero Island, a dazzling fusion of technology and high fashion. But beneath the island's shimmering facade lurks a dark secret: the Genesis Program. A forbidden encounter with Ze, a childhood friend she hasn't seen in years, reignites a passionate connection. Now distant and enigmatic, Ze is entangled in the island's secrets. Forced into a secret marriage, Ali and Ze navigate a world of danger and deception. As Ali unlocks extraordinary abilities, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: embrace this new life with the once-warm Ze or risk everything to unravel the truth about Vero Island.
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