LOST IN HIS SHADOW
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"Once, Ava Miller and Liam Carter were inseparable-best friends, partners in crime, and each other's safe place. But one tragic night changed everything. Accused of a crime she didn't commit, Ava left town. Liam turned his back on her, drowning in betrayal.
Eight years later, she's a top criminal lawyer, and he's a billionaire CEO. When fate forces them back together, old wounds reopen, and the line between love and hate blurs. Secrets will unravel, hearts will break-will they survive the truth, or destroy each other for good?"
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