The Heart's Vendetta
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Last published Sun, Sep 14, 2025
When Marianna Devereux's older sister, Marisol, is ruthlessly exposed and cast out by their family for a scandal that shatters their impeccable image, Marianna refuses to let her sister's story end in disgrace. Despite her mother's fierce warnings, Marianna convinces her to let her attend the prestigious school that turned its back on Marisol - a dangerous place where appearances hide dark secrets.
With her identity hidden and her heart guarded, Marianna dives into a world of whispered betrayals and ruthless rivalries, determined to unmask the person who destroyed her sister's life. But just as she starts to unravel the tangled web of lies, she encounters Elijah Carter - tall, magnetic, and enigmatic - a man who offers help but whose own secrets threaten to break her trust.
Caught between a burning desire for revenge and the fragile stirrings of love, Marianna must decide how far she is willing to go - and whether opening her heart might be the greatest risk of all.
In a world of secrets and lies, her quest for revenge ignites a dangerous, unexpected passion.
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