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In The Shadows [1]

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Reads 229
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Parts 9
Time 1h 37m

Mature

[First book in the Shadow Series]

❦ A Harley riding, vodka drinking, female killer. A Scottish bartender. A kindergarten teacher. Cute kids. And a huge Italian 'family'. 

Put them all in a bag and shake well. Throw the contents onto paper and you end up with a book about broken spirits, revenge, boxing, and getting lost in the shadow of your mind.  

And love. 
I'm afraid my books will always be about love, no matter how things start.  ❧

❥ Amazing cover made by Pablo Pereira @CeladonBayStoriesAll Rights Reserved

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