The Rose In His Hand
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Last published Fri, Mar 13, 2026
Everyone admires the flawless noblewoman Cressida Fleurrose Briar Verafica. Cressida longs for independence she thinks she will never experience, but she is stuck in an engagement to a ruthless man who sees her as his possession. Her entire world changes when she encounters a mysterious stranger with sharp grey eyes.
Cressida is forced to choose between love and survival, loyalty and desire. Will she dare to aim for a life she has only ever dreamed of, or will she allow the thorns of her responsibility to tear her heart?
Date Started: December 2024
Date Finished: - -
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