How to Keep a Secret
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Last published Wed, Jul 25, 2018
"I know your type," he said, piercing me with his unwavering gaze, as if daring me to contradict him.
"My type?"
"You don't know where you're going, or what you want to do with your life. And yet you have such potential," he said, suddenly leaning forward, his dark eyes still plastered to my face.
"Yes, such potential... Tell me, are you interested in a job?"
One interview.
One man.
One betrayal.
And far too many secrets.
That's all it takes to completely change Gracie Roberts's life around.
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Action Category Winner, Bibliophile Awards 2017
Highest Ranks: #4 in Trickery
#17 in Espionage
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