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Holding Love Hostage

Reads 1,044
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Parts 21
Time 2h 34m

Reads 1,044
Votes 104
Parts 21
Time 2h 34m

When the Jaracussu, a band of thieves, captures and threatens his family, street smart Sam Paiman is forced to complete a task for head Jaracussu, Naja Ali. With his family's life in the balance, kidnapping princess Lydia and handing her over to the deadly Jaracussu should be a quick and easy task for Sam and his rugged team of friends to accomplish, that is, until love intervenes.

This fast paced story is set back in Ancient Persian times. Packed with Princesses, Palaces, thieves, and just maybe, true love. So follow Sam on his journey as he discovers love, courage, and an unlikely source of strength to stand up to the deadly Jaracussu.All Rights Reserved

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𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆

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