Two Steps Ahead.
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  • Reads 147
  • Votes 62
  • Parts 21
  • Time 1h 46m
BelindaJohnson20
Complete, First published Feb 28, 2024
Mature
action-romanceambitionsbetrayalbrothelclubdrugdealerfamilyfictionfriendshiplovemafiarichsex-slavesmartmouthsmugglers
An ambitious Carla who sees marrying a rich man as the only way out of poverty finds herself in a foreign country when she sets her eyes on a handsome wealthy man who dines regularly at her sister's restaurant. The meeting which was orchestrated by her sister turns dark when the man she has secretly been in love with turns out to be one of biggest men in underground businesses. Upon being stranded in a foreign land she learns to fight for herself whiles making sure her family and new found friend is free from danger.  When love comes knocking, she lets her guard down leading to series of betrayal and deadly secrets.
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Love and Lies

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