Glass and Shadows
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Last published Thu, Jan 15, 2026
Julianna Harper thought she knew control. Raised in the shadow of her mother, Helena Morrow, a woman who traded love for power, Julianna's life has always been a careful balance between obedience and escape. But when a chance encounter with the enigmatic billionaire Roman Lancaster turns her world upside down, everything she's ever known is called into question.
Suddenly, Julianna is caught between a mother who demands allegiance, a father she longs to see across oceans, and a man whose intentions are as inscrutable as they are magnetic. Roman offers more than protection-he offers a life wrapped in luxury, danger, and desire but at what cost?
As secrets unfold and alliances shift, Julianna must navigate a treacherous game of power, passion, and betrayal. In a world where love is transactional and loyalty is tested, can she trust the man who claims to want her... or will she become just another piece in someone else's plan?
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