Play For Keeps
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Last published Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Drelyn's got the streets locked down, her dominance unmatched, her control absolute. She doesn't let anyone close-until Anaija walks in. Anaija's always been a challenge, a force that's hard to tame, but when these two collide, it's a battle for power, trust, and a love that's anything but easy.
It's supposed to be a game-one where only one of them can win. But in this toxic, twisted dance of desire, neither one of them is ready to back down. As they push, pull, and blur the lines between pain and pleasure, they'll have to decide if they can keep their hearts from being the ultimate casualty of their war.
Play for Keeps is an unapologetic, raw love story where loyalty is tested, power is everything, and the stakes couldn't be high
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