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Can you love someone you don't trust? Athina does. Jarod is like a drug that she can't walk away from but sometimes she wants to. A fast paced read, full of suspense and intrigue. Athina, is independent and headstrong with quirky British sensibilities. She discovers that Jarod's past relationship with Theodora, is toxic. Alpha Jarod becomes increasingly possessive and begins pressurising Athina into marriage. After she declines strange events start occurring and several intense experiences leave Athina confused and suspicious of Jarod's motives and actions.
She is befriended by a stranger, Emily who seems to have all the answers and the intrigue and suspense continue to escalate as Athina's dreams begin to crumble. Someone Hiding in the Shadows is a page turner with plot twists.
'Someone Hiding in the Shadows' is a novel about secrets and deceit, true love and false promises - a story about becoming strong and believing in yourself. Overcoming challenges. One day at a time.
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