Freeing Love
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2015 comes back to the time of darkness as there was before the civil war. A time of slaves.
In Virginia, Lucinda Graylock was an Indian girl who had been autioned of as a slave to the 17-year-old Timothy Avery who wasn't your average slaveholder.
This was his first slave and he broke most of the laws of slaves.
The only reason he bought her was to take care of and raise a baby he found abandoned and kindly took in.
Soon as he gets closer to Lucinda, they form a dangerous bond. But after one terrible mistake with lasting effect, their bond rips apart as Lucinda makes a life changing decision.
Will Timothy ever forgive her? What will he do when he finds out what Lucinda has been hiding from him? Will he ever free her or will he let his love be selfish...
Please read more to find out!
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