For Better or Worse
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Last published Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Aria Kingston is a woman who has dedicated her whole life to getting her brothers, sisters, and mother out of their abusive home. But freedom and luxury comes at a price. Under unique circumstance, Aria will have to marry a man notorious for his violent and lustful ways. But a question will be posed: Will this marriage make Aria's life, and the life of her family, better or worse? Especially since Aria has a secret that weighs heavy on her heart and could possibly destroy the cushy life she has built for herself.
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