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Shakes and Shadows

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Reads 112
Votes 56
Parts 8
Time 59m

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badboy bar café cold darkness goodgirl grumpysunshine kinderbeuno late love milkshakes moon night possessive possiblesmut romance shadows shakesandshadows youngadult

Shakes and shadows follows the journey of a bubbly yet troubled girl, still grappling with the loss of her sister and the abuse from her parents. 

Her life takes an unexpected turn when she literally bumps into a guy on a chilly night. He's a bit gruff, a bit cold, but there's a kindness in his eyes she can't ignore. He's got his own demons, too

He's dedicated his life to saving kids from the dark world of sex trafficking. They find solace in each other, and in the simple ritual of sharing milkshakes, they find hope.

 It's a story of pain and healing, of love blooming in the most unexpected places, and of the power of resilience in the face of trauma.All Rights Reserved

badboy bar café cold darkness goodgirl grumpysunshine kinderbeuno late love milkshakes moon night possessive possiblesmut romance shadows shakesandshadows youngadult

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