The Ties that Bind
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Last published Wed, Feb 12, 2025
Celeste William thought she had left the past behind-until a chance encounter with Damian Sandoval forces her to face a secret she's kept for five years. When their paths cross again, a truth Celeste has fiercely guarded, is suddenly exposed. Damian is determined to make up for lost time, but his return brings more than just unresolved feelings. Between a two-faced ex-fiancée, a controlling mother, and a love tainted by betrayal, Celeste must navigate the dangers of a world she thought she'd escaped.
With love, secrets, and family at stake, can they overcome the past and find a way to heal? Or will the forces pulling them apart win?
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