Have you ever loved someone so much, and then everything goes wrong?
Hearts of Ladd by ian alford is a fictional novella with thrills, mystery, romance, & betrayal. JP is an accomplished writer & ballet dancer, when he and his boudoir photographer girlfriend Jenny fall into the wrong crowd & have their lives changed forever. Sexy, fun, and edgy, this story has twists and turns that will make your heart break, race with excitement, and keep you wondering what will happen next! HeartsOfLadd.com
Excerpt
"This story has no redeeming quality. It has no intrinsic value. Or so according to the thoughts of John Patrick. Cleaning always brought back memories to JP. Anamnesis. Proustian to some, or nostalgia. The recollection of events triggered by stimuli. Maybe it was just JP getting high off the bleach? ...."
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