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Magnetism - Planetary Passions #1

Kim Knox

Publisher: Kim Knox

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Summary

Orlena Sol is not meant to be in her room, naked…with her superior officer. 
The crew of the CMC Theseus doesn’t have sex. At least not with each other. But there’s a new hunger in Dareh Andersen and he’s looking at Orlena as if she’s all too edible. He’s ready to fulfil her fantasies, which makes no sense. He’s always wanted anyone but her. 
Orlena is convinced there’s more to his sudden interest. She fears his desire is simply a dream, a lie. Something other, something outside and beyond them is at work…but it’s a force she doesn’t want to fight.
Available since: 06/16/2017.

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