Between Stares and Bullets
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A K-Drama-inspired romantic suspense novel by Mxrie aka. Sherry Marie Osa
She wanted peace. He brought war - and love.
Nia, a quiet 18-year-old just starting her life, never expected her heart to skip a beat for anyone - especially not for Rayen, the mysterious, intense guy with the kind of stare that speaks louder than words. But when longing glances turn into late-night coffee dates, and kisses under streetlights become promises whispered in the dark, Nia finds herself in the middle of a love story... laced with bullets.
Because Rayen? He's not just the brooding heartthrob everyone whispers about. He's heir to a mafia empire - one that doesn't take betrayal lightly and protects its own with fire.
As secrets unravel, enemies close in, and drama explodes from every corner (including a cupcake-fueled revenge plot!), Nia must decide: can love survive the weight of blood, lies, and legacy?
Featuring side-eyes sharper than stilettos, family bonds forged in chaos, and a slow-burn romance that turns into an inferno, Between Stares and Bullets is your next addictive, emotional, and action-packed obsession.
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