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In the wake of a triumphant legal victory that stripped the corrupt Hayes dynasty of their power, Rhys Sterling has secured his business legacy and is engaged to the fiercely intelligent Natalia James. Their future looks perfect- crowned by a stunning wedding at the Metropolitan Opera House and the promise of an immediate family.
But the past refuses to stay buried. As the newlyweds escape for their lavish honeymoon in the French Riviera, a jealous and unhinged obsession explodes into violence. This is a story where vengeance meets passion, where a dangerous enemy forces a couple to realize the true depth of their commitment, leading to a dramatic climax that ultimately secures their destiny as Manhattan's most powerful, and fiercely protected couple. Book 2 of Love, Lies, Legacy Series.
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