In The Shadow Of Love/ Anthony Bridgerton
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Last published Tue, Jun 2, 2026
Born from a forbidden love and raised under the watchful eye of royalty, Lilliana-the Queen's dazzling niece-was never meant to be ordinary. She speaks the harsh truth, walks with purpose, and keeps her heart guarded behind a thousand secrets.
When she crosses paths with the charming big brother of her new friend, Lilliana finds herself entangled in a dangerous game.
Anthony Bridgerton: sharp-tongued, stubborn, and impossible to ignore.
What begins as a battle of wit and will, quickly turns into something more -a slow-burning tension that threatens to unravel them both.
The next question lingers in the air, heavy with intrigue and possibility-Can love truly flourish this season? Only time shall tell, dear readers, and I think that even the most guarded hearts cannot escape the heave of fate.
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