Love In The Shadow
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Last published Thu, Aug 22, 2024
When Ava's past and present come to a head, she must finally face the secrets that have haunted her for far too long. Still, are her battle wounds too much for Lorenzo-the merciless mafia leader- to comprise and heal!? And while they find their way through this minefield called love, each will have to tell the other of all their scars and darkest secrets now knocking at the door. Would their love conquer the darkness?
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