THE ARCADIA
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"Arcadia" refers to a real place in Greece but has also taken on a symbolic meaning in literature and art. It represents an idyllic, harmonious wilderness or a paradise where people live in peace and simplicity, often associated with pastoral beauty and rural bliss. The term evokes a sense of innocence, tranquility, and a connection to nature, making it a popular choice in contexts that emphasize idealized natural settings.
That's not what The Arcadia was.
After a daring escape from captivity, Samira, Marliene, and their friends flee into the dense woods, hearts racing and adrenaline pumping. As they navigate the tangled underbrush, they face not only the dangers of the forest but also the haunting memories of their past.
With tensions rising and old rivalries flaring, the group must come together to survive the relentless pursuit of those who want to drag them back into darkness. As they search for safety secrets come to light, raising the stakes higher than ever.
Can they find the strength to confront their fears and seize the freedom they've longed for, or will the shadows of their past pull them back into captivity?
Read the book and find out babes.
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"Remember how wet you were when you decide to start avoiding me again. Remember how you came all over me. Remember how you felt in this exact moment because I know you'll deny it." - She knew falling in love with him was wrong. She still fell anyway. Now she will have to live with the debt of temptation - When Poppy witnesses a robbery gone wrong and gives evidence to the police to catch the perpetrators, she finds herself in witness protection after discovering the criminals are part of a dangerous gang. But when her witness protection comes to an end, she is soon captured by the gang leader and told she'll give eight years of her life for the man who was sentenced to prison for the same amount of time. Poppy is forced to work for the spiteful leader, Rexx, who uses her natural beauty to swindle valuable information from wealthy men for his own benefit. She's been counting down the seconds until her freedom. When she stumbles across Gabriel Dalton, the underboss to the mafia, he's charming, attractive and tempting. Poppy expects him to be like the rest, only ever after one thing. But that's when Gabriel proves her wrong. After Rexx discovers her acquaintance with Gabriel, he demands that she spies on him to get information about his family and business. Reluctantly she wants to say no, but she has no choice. If she fights it, she'll get hurt-or worse. As Poppy becomes closer to Gabriel, she doesn't expect to fall for him. And little does he know, she's been lying to him this whole time. There is only one thing Gabriel absolutely despises and that is heartless backstabbers. Tropes: - mafia romance - forced proximity - who did this to you? - angst/betrayal - dual POV - spice with some kinks 18+
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