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Smoke and Mirrors (Smoke #1)

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Scarlett Wilde is determined to do what she can to break it big in the world of journalism. Longing for a taste of the fast-paced lifestyle her colleagues lives through daily, the young woman immediately jumps at the chance to interview a rising star in Australian Rules football. 

Things are starting to go right for the aspiring journalist, with her interview gaining attention - including from her interview subject himself. But when Scarlett is recruited by a mysterious editor to help investigate a scandal involving a football club, the junior sports reporter knows that she has to do the right thing. 

As Scarlett finds herself tangled further in the investigation, she is forced to confront her demons, whilst dealing with the pressures of a high-profile relationship in the public eye. 

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Book 1 Of The Smoke Series.

Copyright © 2018 dolorous_. All rights reserved.All Rights Reserved

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