Heart Of Thirst.
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Last published Sun, Jan 14, 2024
There is a thin line between love&hate.
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Stubborn, intelligent and feisty,
Gia Santorini doesn't tend to follow rules.
She lives the way she wants to. All of that changes when she is forced into a marriage by her father. Astounded and furious she must leave her home to live with a man whom she does not know. What she doesn't notice coming is the feeling of attraction...
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Silent, sharp and merciless,
Carlo Van is the devil in disguise. He lives in his own world, surrounded by millions of thoughts. Unfortunately his world is bound to shatter all because of a girl. Agitated and panicked he must let another person into his secret life; a thing he does rarely. What he never saw coming is the intense tension...
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They must overcome the troubles of their lives and find out the true reason behind this sudden marriage...
Even in the end it's just business. Right?
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