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Ongoing, First published Mar 31, 2024
Mature
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"She wants to ruin him.
He's obsessed with her."

Haunted by the murder of her father, Seraphina Vale assumes a new identity to infiltrate Veilwood Academy. There, she finds herself entangled with Damian Delacroix, the serial killer who shattered her world with a single act of violence. 

While Seraphina harbors a burning hatred for Damian, he is consumed by an unexpected longing for her, a desire that threatens to break their fragile dance of enmity.

Seraphina must navigate a treacherous path of deception and betrayal and confront her deepest fears and darkest desires, all while racing against time to unravel the truth behind Project Eclipse-a deadly conspiracy that threatens to consume them all.

"Vendetta" sets the stage for "The Serpents of Veilwood" series, a gripping tale of mystery, romance, and redemption, where loyalties are tested, secrets are revealed, and nothing is as it seems.

This book is 18+ 
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