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A Fake Fiancée for Christmas by Ava Gray
My sister is the reason I’m in this mess, and on the hunt for a fake fiancée to show off to our grandmother…. “Jace has a girlfriend. ”. She just had to say those words, didn’t she? Oh, I hate her. But I think I love Bailey… the matchmaker I thought would introduce me to my fake fiancée. She agreed to play the role herself, just for Christmas...Categorized as:
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![Wishing Stone by Dakota Willink]()
Wishing Stone by Dakota Willink
He could give her anything her heart longed for—except for one thing. Alexander. I refused to be trapped in hell ever again. But even devils have dreams. If I had one wish this Christmas, it would be to give Krystina what she desperately wanted more than anything—a baby. I would do anything for my wife, but that was before the world fell into chaos... -
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![Child of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan]()
Child of Love: A Christian Romance by Kimberly Rae Jordan
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChristmas joy has been a little easier to find this year for Heather King and her loved ones. But while their grief over the loss of her father has ebbed to some degree, his absence is still a huge hole in their lives that they do their best to fill by carrying on his legacy of love and caring for those who cross their paths... -
![Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low]()
Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wasn't supposed to be forever. One night of passion with Miles Hartford was all it took to turn my world upside down and change it forever. He was supposed to be nothing more than a good time and a great memory. Except now, those two pink lines say otherwise. She wasn't who I thought she was. That night she lied to me. She pretended to be someone else... -
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![Valentine's Billionaire Auction by Weston Parker]()
Valentine's Billionaire Auction by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI can’t think of anything worse than spending an evening with a middle-aged, diamond-studded woman with overlined lips and a one-way crush on yours truly. But I agreed to be auctioned off at a Valentine’s Day charity event. Being a billionaire comes with some downsides, for the record. As soon as the bidding starts I know this is a bad idea. The women are acting like hens at a strip club... -
![Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn]()
Bodyguard by Night by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProtecting my best friend's new sister-in-law Willow from a fan who wants to get a little too close is a no-brainer. Just requires me to do some checking around, to act as her shadow for a while, maybe even give her a place to stay so I can keep an eye on her—all so my best friend's small-town wedding to Willow's sister goes off without a hitch...Categorized as:
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![Such a Sunny Christmas by Ali Parker]()
Such a Sunny Christmas by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI invest in businesses, not women. My silver tongue gets me what I want, and my last name seals the deal. My current fixation? A ski lodge on the brink. It’s a big undertaking, but I’m up for the challenge. And the reward. The curvy young owner has me questioning my own commitment... -
![Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne]()
Charity Case: The Complete Series by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese three women are the toughest juries they’ll ever have to plead their case to. THIS BOX SET INCLUDES…. Clean Slate (Charity Case #0. 5). Moving two thousand miles away wasn’t my plan, but when family needs you, you come. Before I can head back to my hometown of Chicago though, I have two men to say good-bye to. Neither one of them will be happy to hear the news... -
![Madam Alana by Audrey Carlan]()
Madam Alana by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a new story in her Marriage Auction series…. I run the most elite auction in the world. Candidates and bidders come from all over the globe hoping to change their lives. And I deliver. I’m in the business of bringing couples together in a mutually beneficial and legally binding marriage... -
![Common Ground by R.J. Moray]()
Common Ground by R.J. Moray
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhy can't you have your cake and eat it too? Channon belongs to Jack—that's just a fact. But they aren't an island, and if Channon's going to get the happy-ever-after he wants, Jack's going to have to bury the hatchet with (and not in) the one other person in Channon's life whose disapproval matters. -
![Merry Me Darling by Lilian T. James]()
Merry Me Darling by Lilian T. James
This is not a standalone within the series. This is a short, holiday epilogue that picks up right where Meet Me Halfway left off. Madison woke up thinking it would be a piece of cake to meet Garrett's mother. She made him like her, after all. But the closer they get to Garrett’s childhood home, the more doubt starts to creep in...Categorized as:
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![A Forever Christmas by Sandi Lynn]()
A Forever Christmas by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Black family is back in this short Christmas holiday story! Join Connor, Ellery, Julia and Collin, as they prepare for and celebrate the holiday season with their family and closest friends. -
![The Holiday Clause by Lydia Michaels]()
The Holiday Clause by Lydia Michaels
A Hideaway Harbor holiday rom-com from bestselling & award-winning author Lydia Michaels! Three billionaire brothers. One ultimatum. And a childhood best friend who just became the prize. The Christmas rush began the moment Magnus Hawthorne informed his sons that his billion-dollar empire would come with one hell of a holiday clause—whoever marries first inherits everything... -
![Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams]()
Prince of Darkness (Liam and Kate) by Ajme Williams
Witness protection. Forbidden crush. Now he's a ruthless killer and I'm pregnant with his child. Liam was supposed to be my FBI guardian angel. Now, he's the monster who kidnapped me. One explosive night. One life-altering secret. Will the Prince of Darkness return for the child he doesn't know exists? This is no fairy tale. This is survival. This is us... -
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![Santa's Candy Cane by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
Santa's Candy Cane by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsChristmas and I don’t mix. Never have, never will. Then my best friend’s little sister, the girl who once sat on my lap in a Santa suit and asked if I had a candy cane in my pocket, walks back into my life. She’s sunshine. I’m frostbite. She’s broke. I’m a billionaire with a reputation to fix. So I make her a pretend to be my girlfriend until Christmas, and I’ll change her life... -
![Forever Us by Scarlett Avery]()
Forever Us by Scarlett Avery
She likes her relationships uncomplicated. So does he. An illicit weekend between them makes things… well, complicated. Love is for pussies…. Ciara learned that the hard way. She likes her relationships uncomplicated. She isn’t girlfriend material…. And she couldn’t care less. She has specific set of rules when it comes to men—love ’em and leave ’em. Nikolaj is a force of nature...Categorized as:
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![Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black]()
Christmas with the Older Man: An Age Gap, Secret Baby, Holiday Romance by Natasha L. Black
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI was the good girl. Now I’m breaking all the rules. For an older man. Who’s my ex’s uncle! Older, sophisticated and sexy as hell,. He’s also my new boss. Being the good girl left me unsatisfied. For once I’m going after what I want,. Even if he’s forbidden. Sparks fly when we can’t agree on anything at work. Fiery kisses lead to scorching nights together... -
![Shattered Expectations by L. Ann]()
Shattered Expectations by L. Ann
Seth Hawkins. Lead Guitarist, Secretive, Unforgiving. There was something about him that called to me. A darkness that drew me in. But he never noticed me. Until the night he did. One stolen night changed everything. One secret destroyed it all. Riley Temple. Photographer, Temptress, Off-Limits. She distracted me from my nightmares. Made me feel normal, but it was all an act...Categorized as:
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![The Parkers' Fall In Love Box Set by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
The Parkers' Fall In Love Box Set by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive Parker-Family Books for your reading pleasure! Need You Now. The most beautiful girl in the world, and she’s fiery mad at me. It’s not really my fault. I’m a reporter. Digging up stories is my job. Never in a million years did I expect my latest piece to create an enemy out of the one woman I’d give anything to date... -
![A Billionaire Boyfriend For Christmas - A Fake Boyfriend Romance by Holly Rayner]()
A Billionaire Boyfriend For Christmas - A Fake Boyfriend Romance by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsking him to play my fake boyfriend one time? Maybe understandable. When it becomes a habit? Not so much. He can’t be my soulmate. He’s just the best guy in the world at playing him…... -
![Irish Doctor's Gift by K.C. Crowne]()
Irish Doctor's Gift by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis holiday season, there's more than gingerbread in the oven. I met the hottest man ever. .. Then proceeded to tell him to shove his money up his Irish rear. It wasn't like I'd run into him ever again. Not like I'd see him while visiting my OBGYN. Wearing a thin paper gown on an exam table. Wait. .. That's exactly what happened! ! The Irish guy I told to go to hell is my OBGYN... -
![Fake It For Us by Weston Parker]()
Fake It For Us by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI need a fake date and a nanny, so let’s kill two birds with one stone? My billions were made in the family business—high-end jewelry. But with that money comes a reputation to keep. The upcoming gala in London has my parents on my back. I need a beautiful, curvy woman to pretend to be my one and only. And I know just the place to go... -
![Lucky Yellow Shoes by Jae]()
Lucky Yellow Shoes by Jae
Denny is planning to propose to her girlfriend, Eliza, on Christmas Day, but she needs some help finding the perfect ring. Will it all go according to plan, or will she end up being the one surprised? “Lucky Yellow Shoes” is a short story sequel to Jae’s light-hearted lesbian romance Wrong Number, Right Woman. -
![Such a Hot Christmas by Weston Parker]()
Such a Hot Christmas by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s worse than getting divorced? Going to your ex-wife’s wedding—alone. I need more than just a fake date on my arm. I need her. She’s an itch I can’t scratch. This whole thing started without expectations. She’s my daughter’s teacher, after all. Hands. Off. But it’s Christmas. And the only gift I’m hoping for is more time with her... -
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![Such a Hot Christmas by Weston Parker]()
Such a Hot Christmas by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s worse than getting divorced? Going to your ex-wife’s wedding—alone. I need more than just a fake date on my arm. I need her . She’s an itch I can’t scratch. This whole thing started without expectations. She’s my daughter’s teacher, after all. Hands. Off. But it’s Christmas. And the only gift I’m hoping for is more time with her... -
![Two Wrongs Made Right by Ali Parker]()
Two Wrongs Made Right by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust because my brother found love doesn’t mean I have to. I’d rather focus on other things. Like money. It never gives you sleepless nights that drive you insane. But the single mom I hooked up with at my brother’s wedding? She’s got me sweating. I can’t get her out of my head. Those curves. That smart mouth. She’s the right kind of trouble. But I’m the wrong kind of guy. Or not... -
![Christmas with a Billionaire by Janae Griffin]()
Christmas with a Billionaire by Janae Griffin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClaire is determined to improve her and her children's lives, never expecting to be rescued from a snowstorm by a billionaire hottie . . . Claire attempts to beat the biggest snow storm in fifty years only for her car to end up in a ditch, engulfed in snow, and no one to help her and her two children...Categorized as:
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![Ghost by Sybil Bartel]()
Ghost by Sybil Bartel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNavy SEAL. Tier One Operator. Pawn. It started as an order from the Vice Admiral. A Black Ops mission for a woman from a government acronym no one ever spoke about. The brunette slid me a smile and said the parameters were simple. One high-value target, a HALO jump, my sniper skills, and a coordinated exfil. Double-tap the HVT, then I’d be back with my Team in time to spin up...Categorized as:
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![A Very Naughty Christmas by Sofia T Summers]()
A Very Naughty Christmas by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings‘Tis the season for naughty, forbidden secrets, seductions, and happily ever afters. Fall in love this holiday season. Three brand new sizzling hot age gap romances, specially written to keep you warm this holiday season. (Yes, we are talking about the heat between the sheets! ). Book 1: Christmas with My Best Friend’s Dad... -
![Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde]()
Three Nights Before Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Kati Wilde
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA collection of three hot holiday romances to warm up your winter nights…. Secret Santa. After years of struggling to make ends meet, Emma Williams finally lands a job that suits her perfectly—she enjoys her work, likes her new boss, and especially loves knowing her first paycheck is coming just after Christmas. That is, if she lasts that long... -
![A Merry Montgomery Christmas by Samantha Chase]()
A Merry Montgomery Christmas by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen the entire Montgomery family comes together, it makes for a holiday to remember. But it’s more than just the tree, decorations, and gifts that have everyone talking. With so many people crammed under one roof, there’s bound to be some drama... -
![Hot Kisses by Cassi Hart]()
Hot Kisses by Cassi Hart
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsClarice. For as long as I can remember, I’ve called the beach my home. Growing up in my grandpa’s beach house was magical—when it burned down, I couldn’t make myself leave. Sure, I’m living out of a van now, but I still get to spend my days here in the place I’ve always called home. Everything changes when my uncle approaches me about the deed for grandpa’s land... -
![Auctioned To The Titan by Lizzy West]()
Auctioned To The Titan by Lizzy West
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDamon. My mission tonight is simple. Uncover the shady dealings of my new partner. I have a funny feeling, he's up to no good. I decide to pop in and see what he does in his spare time. Turns out, he's auctioning women. Sadly, I'm not surprised. But I won't be caught with any ties to a man that does that. I can't wait to leave and break the news to Kirk. Then she appears. An angel... -
![The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Scrooge of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s big and grumpy. A real scrooge of a mountain man. And now I’m stuck with him for Christmas. As a perpetually single Christmasholic, I have a complicated relationship with my favorite holiday. I love spreading joy, but I hate having my relationship status shoved in my face. This year will be different. This year, a matchmaker set me up with someone who loves Christmas as much as I do...Categorized as:
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![Hired by the Single Dad: A steamy big city billionaire off limits silver fox holiday romance by Ellen Brooks]()
Hired by the Single Dad: A steamy big city billionaire off limits silver fox holiday romance by Ellen Brooks
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm sworn off love. On Christmas Eve, he's determined to make me a believer. I'm a New York City florist who's built an empire creating dream weddings for others—after my own ended in heartbreak. When a last-minute, no-expense-spared Christmas Eve wedding comes in, I know I can handle it... -
![Home for the Holidays by Lucy Darling]()
Home for the Holidays by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEscaping the big city to go home for the holidays is the only bright light in the year I’ve had. I’m constantly surrounded by people, but I’ve never felt more alone or out of place. Going home had been the plan until a historic snowfall downs all air traffic. Well, not all of it... -
![Forever Love by Scarlett Avery]()
Forever Love by Scarlett Avery
She’s eleven years his junior. And a royal. He can’t resist his baby sister’s best friend…. Falling for a princess comes at a price. He knew better…. She’s untouchable. After all, Princess Brielle was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. He wasn’t. He could deal with that harsh reality until she blossomed from a shy little girl into a bombshell. Sure, she’s too young… and way too innocent...Categorized as:
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![The Doctor Who Stole Christmas by K.C. Crowne]()
The Doctor Who Stole Christmas by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA grumpy doctor. A wicked blizzard. And only one bed in sight. What could possibly go wrong? I never expected to find myself trekking through a blizzard. .. All to deliver "vital documents" to the elusive Dr. Grump's remote cabin. When I finally arrive I find a smoldering man,. Nearly a decade younger - with the petulance of an old grouch! Now I'm snowed in with the impossibly handsome man child,...Categorized as:
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![Snowed In at the Castle by Lucy McConnell]()
Snowed In at the Castle by Lucy McConnell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA light-hearted holiday romance about an orphaned woman who gets snowed in with a prince for Christmas. What if you were snowed in far away from home with a prince. .. But you thought he was just a normal guy? A normal guy who spoke beautiful words and snuck you into the ballroom in the middle of the night just so he could hold you close? Avery Rossi's had a rough year...Categorized as:
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![Accidental Daddy by Sofia T. Summers]()
Accidental Daddy by Sofia T. Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy vacation itinerary:. Meet a stranger. Sleep with him. Lose his contact info. Get pregnant. Let me be clear. My daughter was the best thing that ever happened to me. And I never expected to run into her dad again. What were the odds? But life surprises you, and it my case, life shocked me. Her dad was none other than the son of my family’s biggest rival. I supposed that it made us enemies... -
![Holiday Daddy by Kelly Myers]()
Holiday Daddy by Kelly Myers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDid I just drool over my single dad boss? I think I did…. Eric is bad, bad news. Not because he’s a billionaire. And definitely not because he doesn’t know what to do with his late sister’s kid who is now his responsibility. He’s bad news because he doesn’t believe in love. A woman from his past is to blame for creating this Grinch-like businessman...Categorized as:
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![Bossy by Emma Blake]()
Bossy by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinding out last night’s one-night stand is today’s new boss is troublesome. Realizing that he is your daddy’s best friend is scandalous. You're not supposed to spend your first day on the job being hoisted onto bathroom sinks. Or let Mr. Tall, Dark and Sexy claim every inch of your soul. No fraternizing with the boss huh? Well, I tried calling it off...Categorized as:
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![Holiday Treats: Holiday Heroes & Furry Friends by Mink]()
Holiday Treats: Holiday Heroes & Furry Friends by Mink
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHappy Holidays from MINK! Holiday Treats includes:. Snow Angel. She wants to beat him in the holiday lights competition; he just wants her. Christmas Crush. Christmas in Reindeer Valley has never been hotter. Will their second chance lead to happily ever after? Santa Material. A big bear of a Santa and the handy woman he loves. He's more than ready to fill her up with Christmas cheer... -
![Make Me Whole: An Age Gap, Secret Pregnancy Romance by Sofia T Summers]()
Make Me Whole: An Age Gap, Secret Pregnancy Romance by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy best friend’s daughter turns me into a fierce protector. Just one smile makes me want to risk everything. Skylar is 19 years younger than me, and the pain in her light brown eyes draws me to her. I’d never let her ex-boyfriend harm her or her daughter again. But being close to her as a protector means having to keep my distance. Skylar is off-limits...Categorized as:
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![Nanny for the Protector by Emma Blake]()
Nanny for the Protector by Emma Blake
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a silver fox with an adorable kid and a luxury car that costs more than my entire life savings. He just saved my life - and became my boss. Losing my job was a disaster. But stumbling into Wesley’s world might save me. I need the money. His daughter needs a nanny. It's a win-win, right? Wrong. The first spark of attraction between us was as instant as it was forbidden...Categorized as:
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![The Naughty List: A Christmas Collection by Alexis Winter]()
The Naughty List: A Christmas Collection by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWho says being on the naughty list has to be a bad thing? Dive into these three scorching hot, standalone Christmas romances that all come with a filthy talking hero and a satisfying happily ever after. So while you might end up on Santa’s naughty list reading these, at least you’ll have a LOT of fun getting there. Books A Very Bossy Christmas“Sweetheart, I know exactly how to handle you... -
![All I Want for Christmas by Karen Swan]()
All I Want for Christmas by Karen Swan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan she find love this Christmas? Christmas in Copenhagen is an utterly magical time of year - there are charming Christmas markets, carol singing on the canals, ice skating in the parks and cosy cafes to shelter from the early snow but Darcy Cotterell is not feeling remotely festive. Newly single, she's not even going home for Christmas but will instead spend the holiday finishing her PhD...Categorized as:
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![The Billionaire's Christmas Baby Surprise by Holly Rayner]()
The Billionaire's Christmas Baby Surprise by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’d both be happy never to see each other again,. But they each have something the other needs,. And little do they know, they’ve already created something beautiful! Billie Stone usually loves the holidays, but this year she has a problem, and the worst possible person is offering to help her out. Max Grayson’s reputation proceeds him... -
![My Ex's Dad is Coming to Town by Eve London]()
My Ex's Dad is Coming to Town by Eve London
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes, love finds you in the most unexpected places. .. like in the arms of your ex’s dad. Winter. This Christmas was supposed to be about getting away from the mess I left behind, not cozying up to the grumpiest man I’ve ever met—who also happens to be my ex’s father. But Cole’s steady presence and the way he sees past my defenses make me feel safe in a way I never thought possible...Categorized as:
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![A Skye Full of Stars by Sue Moorcroft]()
A Skye Full of Stars by Sue Moorcroft
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReturn to the snow-covered mountains of the Isle of Skye this winter in book two of The Skye Sisters Trilogy – where new loves and unknown family are just waiting to be found…. Journey to Scotland and join Essie Wynter this Christmas on a journey of discover you'll never forget – where new loves and forgotten family are only the start of the story….
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