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WHEN HE SMILED AT ME

BloomInShadow
When He Smiled at Me is a dark romance novel that follows Lisa, a sweet, kind-hearted young woman who finds herself entangled in the dangerous world of Noha, a 25-year-old mafia boss with a troubled past. Noha, cold and distant due to the trauma of losing his greatest love, has long abandoned the idea of happiness. Lisa, with her charm and warmth, despises everything to do with the mafia and is determined to stay far away from it. However, their paths collide when Lisa sneaks into a bar one night with friends and unknowingly walks into Noha’s territory. Her striking resemblance to Noha’s deceased ex-girlfriend shakes him to his core. What begins as an unexpected encounter spirals into a whirlwind of love, jealousy, betrayal, and darkness. As Noha and Lisa grow closer, secrets about Noha’s mafia life and the tragic events of his past surface. Their relationship is tested by constant threats, violent betrayals, and the brutal world Noha inhabits. Throughout the story, the emotional stakes climb as they struggle with trust, possessiveness, and the painful truths they must confront. Despite the darkness, Lisa’s love for Noha becomes his anchor, and Noha’s protective nature toward Lisa grows into a fierce passion. Together, they fight to protect their love from the dangers surrounding them, finding solace in each other amidst the chaos.
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