Roses in the shadows
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Last published Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Juliet Hart is in her late 20s she's smart, independent and emotionally guarded she recently left the city to escape a difficult past.
What will happen to her when she meets Dominic Moretti?
Dominic Moretti is in his early 30s he's a mafia heir turned quiet king of the small town of Bellhollow. He is charismatic, ruthless in business but he's also secretly romantic. He's trying to keep his families business clean but nothing ever stays that way.
How will his life change when he meets Juliet Hart for the first time?
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