Her Shield
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Last published Mon, Aug 22, 2016
Meet Amira Awad, a nineteen year old girl living in Palestine. She has a secret identity that she wants to keep a secret, so what happens when she runs into a certain hazel eyed man, Jihad Mustafa, who threatens to expose her secret? Join Amira and Jihad on their journey together, during a war they desperately want to win. Could Jihad shield Amira from the dangers they are constantly surrounded by? Or is it too much for them to handle?
HIGHEST RANK #9 in Spiritual
April 5, 2016
First Published: October 16, 2015
All Rights Reserved
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