DISHONOUR

DISHONOUR
Jacqui Rose

‘A thrilling and gripping novel.’ Roberta Kray‘No matter what she did, he would always be there, right behind her. She could never escape’Laila is sixteen years old, beautiful, kind and clever; traits liable to get her into trouble and make people dislike her.She doesn’t make her life any easier when she falls in love with an English boy, bringing shame on her family and attracting the attention of some very dangerous men. These men are always watching her and will stop at nothing to get things done their way.Soon a terrible ‘accident’ forces Laila to make a deal with the devil. Now she must pay a very heavy price for breaking the rules.Full of strong women and compelling twists, Dishonour is an addictive read perfect for fans of Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Praise for Jacqui Rose‘A captivating read from one of my favourite emerging authors.’ Mel Sherratt‘Gritty and gripping – by a star in the making.’ Kimberley Chambers‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie Keane

JACQUI ROSE

Dishonour

Copyright

This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

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Dedication

For my mum, Patricia ‘O’ Neill,

because I know it’ll make her smile.

‘Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person.’

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 3

Table of Contents

Title Page (#ud49e100b-b429-56a0-8df1-c6614da1adfd)

Dedication (#ub95fa3c0-8781-5316-b59c-7ea464d4955e)

Epigraph (#u2f67b3fe-a6cd-5aa0-8b03-9a389049998d)

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