The Edge Of Us
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Last published Wed, Oct 16, 2024
In a city full of lies, who do you trust when even love could be a weapon?
Vivienne Russo hides behind secrets, surviving as an escort in a corrupt city. When detective Dominic Hayes steps into her life, their fates collide in a dangerous game of trust, lies, and desire. As enemies close in, both must decide if love can save them--or destroy them.
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