To Build A Castle
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Last published Thu, May 15, 2025
Book 4 in the To Steal A Crown books. This book expands on the relationship between Nairobi and Xander.
THIS IS A SLOWBURN. It is not a quick romance.
Chapters as written or available, will be posted on Friday's.
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