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When Ella falls for local businessman, Luke Connor, she always wondered if love was in her future. But she thought he had something to do with her brother\'s murder and that's why she avoided him. However, when Ella got more involved with Luke's world and fell in love with him faster than anticipated; things began to make sense. Despite their romantic relationship, Ella realizes that Luke might have been involved in her brother's murder or know who was responsible. But the luxurious life she has always wanted is becoming more and more profound. Ella attempted to keep the truth from Luke, but this could cost her the riches and endless life she always wanted-but is all the lying worth losing love she has always desired but never tried to deny?
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