Scents of War
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He's not your billionaire fantasy.
He's the reason people disappear.
Skyler Knox hides his empire behind the perfect car company.
Vivienne Delacroix hides her scars behind the perfect perfume brand.
Both have secrets.
Both have enemies.
And both are about to find out that love, like power, comes with a price.
If you're looking for a soft love story this isn't it.
This is possession, betrayal, obsession... and power.
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