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Cruel Desire (Special Edition)

By K. A. Linde
Series: Cruel
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A new stand alone enemies-to-lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde. Court Kensington is a notorious badboy whose image needs urgent repair. Hired to manage his public relations, the protagonist faces personal turmoil after discovering her movie star husband's infidelity. Returning to work, she finds her job on the line due to Court's antics. Despite her resolve to maintain professionalism and never get involved with a client, Court's charm proves irresistible, sparking a complicated and passionate relationship that challenges her carefully laid plans.
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A new stand alone enemies-to-lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde...


Court Kensington is a thorn in my side.


I'm hired to clean up his badboy image, which would've been easy if my life wasn't falling apart.


First, I catch my movie star husband having an affair with his co-star. Then when I return to work, my job is at stake, because Court has gotten himself into trouble...again.


Instead of getting him back in line, I find myself falling for his charm. And into his bed. And against the wall. And, and, and...


Except Kensington charm shouldn't work on me. Not when I've sworn to never ever sleep with a client.


I had good intentions.


I really did.


But we all know the road to hell is paved with good intentions.


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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781948427630

Publisher: K.A. Linde, Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2022

Imprint: K.A. Linde, Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 340

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