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Last published Wed, Oct 5, 2016
She's an Orphan with no real direction in her life. He's a billionaire with a secret...or two.
When their two worlds collide, who will fall first?
Tamsin is 18 years old and on her own. Not like she hasn't been most of her life, she grew up in an orphanage and only had herself to depend on. Resorting to stealing and conning people to make her way through her short life. Will she be able to pull off the ultimate Con when she learns who Luke really is or will her heart tell her no?
Luke is 26 years old and running his recently deceased fathers company. He never wanted to be the CEO but he was left no choice. Now he's living a double life. CEO by day and Tattoo artist by night and weekends. And maybe a little magic on the side.... Can he keep up the charade?
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