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When Her Stepdaddy Takes Charge
- Strict Stepdaddies and Their Disobedient Brats Series, Book 6
- Narrated by: Mark Dainer
- Length: 36 mins
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Ari is 18 years old and completely out of control. When her misbehavior actually gets people hurt, her stepfather realizes he can’t hold back any longer. This girl has to straighten up. Ari is about to learn that StepDaddy is in charge and she’s going to play by his rules or suffer the consequences of her misbehavior.
He’s in charge and that’s all there is to it. Right at the beginning, they find themselves in an awkward situation and before they can control themselves, they end up in each other’s arms. How will this taboo romance affect everything else?
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