A Debt Of Roses
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Last published Tue, Dec 9, 2025
In Victorian England, quiet and overlooked Michelle "Chelley" Patel lives in the shadow of a father who never wanted her. When her brother's reckless debts threaten their family, Chelley becomes the price of their salvation - promised in marriage to Damien Thornwick, the cold and feared son of a powerful empire.
Drawn into a world of wealth, secrets, and danger, Chelley must find her voice - and her heart - within the walls that would rather silence her.
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