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Beneath the Surface

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In a small town where everyone knows everyone's secrets, Riley lives for the thrill of defying expectations and embracing danger. But when she's drawn to Damien-her best friend Kylie's intelligent, charismatic, and seemingly perfect boyfriend-she unknowingly steps into a web of lies, manipulation, and forbidden attraction.
What begins as a stolen moment soon spirals into something darker, as Damien uses his charm and intelligence to pull Riley deeper into his world. The more she falls for him, the more the boundaries between right and wrong blur, forcing Riley to confront her desires and the cost of betrayal.
As the truth starts to unravel, Riley must decide how far she's willing to go to keep the love she thought she wanted-and whether she can ever escape the hold Damien has over her. But in a town full of secrets, nothing is ever truly what it seems, and some truths are better left hidden, buried beneath the surface.All Rights Reserved

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