Bound By Secrets
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MatureComplete Fri, Apr 3, 20261h 43m
Anastasia thought her arranged marriage would be simple-wealthy, glamorous, predictable. She couldn't have been more wrong.
Nicholas Rinaldi is charming, alluring... and hiding a world she can't even imagine. Surrounded by glittering parties, whispered rumors, and subtle threats, Anastasia must navigate a life where every smile, every touch, and every glance hides a dangerous secret.
In a world where love is arranged but desirae is not, trust is a gamble-and one wrong step could destroy everything.
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