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    Third Time's the Charm
    Third Time's the Charm
    Third Time's the Charm
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    Third Time's the Charm

    By Diana Waters

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    Being an empath is a lonely business, and Alek’s one-night stands do little to ease that feeling, even if he isn’t looking for anything more. He prefers to bury himself in his artwork anyway, or so he tells himself. That is until a young man named Jasper appears on his doorstep one December evening, threatening Alek’s careful control and making him want more than he’s ever dared ask for. Meanwhile, Jasper’s only two previous sexual encounters have made him more wary than hopeful—but tonight, he, too, may be getting more than he bargained for.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublishereXtasy Books Inc
    Release dateJan 1, 2021
    ISBN9781487431372
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