Bartered Hearts (On Hold)
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Last published Sun, Dec 29, 2024
Ashley, a woman forced into survival by selling her body, is reunited with Kallel, a distant childhood friend who has grown into a man of power and influence. As their lives cross once more, Kallel is determined to break through the walls Ashley has built and offer her the love and security she desperately needs.
But Ashley, hardened by her past and the difficulties life has thrown at her, must confront her fears and question whether Kallel's love is genuine or just another cost in her struggle for freedom.
It's a gripping romance about sacrifice, trust, and the hope for redemption in a world where love feels like the ultimate transaction.
Will Ashley allow herself to believe in Kallel's love, or is his affection just another dangerous bargain in her fight for survival?
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