Smoke and Bones (Smoke #4)
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It's been months since the truth has been revealed about the disappearance of one of Melbourne's star football players. None moreso than for sports presenter Scarlett Wilde, who is facing an identity crisis of her own, whilst grappling with the loss of those closest to her.
Although she's faced previous turmoil, this time it hits differently and leads her to completely re-evaluate her entire life. Amidst fighting to salvage what's left of her relationship, a shock confession from a former flame sees ripple effects across the town and hearts become broken.
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Book 4 of The Smoke series.
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