The Masters of Manipulation
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Last published Sun, Apr 16, 2017
Quinn's life went what some might say off the deep end when her father died.
Now she's living a colorless, dull life in one of the least dull cities in the world - New York City. She's just coping by booking gigs at drunken bars, and keeping her father's connections alive. She is a bright, witty, and beautiful girl with a very unfortunate life.
Until she meets Alec.
Alec is a bright, charming, and considerably rich man. He could be Quinn's knight in shining armor. But Quinn won't allow herself to be swept off her feet; especially by somone like Alec.
But Quinn has her secrets. And so does Alec.
What happens when Quinn starts to realize how terrified the people really are of Alec, and why? Will the reason thrust Quinn's secrets into complete clarity? How much will these mysteries change both Quinn and Alec's life? Can Quinn and Alec let their walls down without letting their demons in?
But Quinn and Alec are about to learn something important. Secrets can be the masters of manipulations.
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