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Starlight and the Duke by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAll he ever wanted was to love her. Robert Durham, the Duke of Durham, has loved Lady Fiona Shoreham ever since he was a little boy. But he is six years her junior and had to watch helplessly as eighteen-year-old Fiona married the Earl of Shoreham. She is a widow now and lovelier than ever... -
![Duke of Wickedness: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne]()
Duke of Wickedness: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“My, my, little bird. .. I’ve barely begun, and you’re already coming undone. ”. Lady Ariadne is perfect. And it is suffocating her. Still, following the Duke of Wilds to his den of debauchery is a mistake. Getting caught there… is a disaster. Duke David lives for pleasure. Hosting the most hedonistic parties of the ton is a point of pride for him, until she dares to take a peek... -
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![The Widow's Absolutely Wild Captain by Eva Devon]()
The Widow's Absolutely Wild Captain by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaptain Calchas Briarwood has come home from years of war at sea. He’s ready for a wild Briarwood life, brimming with good family, good fun, and good friends. When Hester Floyd asks for his help, he’s ready to oblige but he’s shocked to find that the widow awakens a protective streak in him so intense that it steals his breath and his senses. But he soon finds a landlocked life is no easy thing... -
![The Duke's Absolutely Grumpy Christmas by Eva Devon]()
The Duke's Absolutely Grumpy Christmas by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Duke of Crestfield lost a wager to Laertes Briarwood and now he’s stuck. He must attend a Briarwood family Christmas and act like he loves it. There’s just one significant issue. The duke thinks Christmas is for fools! But when he meets Lady Phoebe, all his skepticism is put to the test... -
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![The Duke's Absolutely Audacious Debutante by Eva Devon]()
The Duke's Absolutely Audacious Debutante by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeloved child of Lady Juliet Briarwood and American printer Tobias Miller, Portia cannot wait for her first London Season! When one is part of the Briarwood family there is always fun to be had. When a duke who seems her opposite in every way begins to pursue her, she’s captivated by his quiet ways... -
![A Kiss for Hope: A Regency Holiday Novella by Grace Burrowes]()
A Kiss for Hope: A Regency Holiday Novella by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo room at the inn. .. Joshua Penrose has come home from years abroad a sadder, wiser man. He doggedly makes his way to his former abode through a roaring Yuletide snowstorm only to find the house occupied by a lady who claims she owns the place. Joshua is nearly certain she doesn’t, and he’s equally convinced that he cannot spend one more minute battling the elements... -
![One Wedding and an Earl: The Duchess Society Book 4 by Tracy Sumner]()
One Wedding and an Earl: The Duchess Society Book 4 by Tracy Sumner
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this sizzling Regency romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Tracy Sumner, a scarred earl and a notorious hellion collide in a slow-burning battle of wills, desire, and impossible hope. Tropes you’ll Scarred Hero, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Caretaker Romance, Country House Romance, Found Family, Emotional Healing. A Scarred Earl with a Big Heart—and an Impossible Problem... -
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The Secret Heart by Mary Lancaster
Betrayal, temptation and an impossible love. The final book in the Unmarriageable series. .. Some suspect that Lily Villin is the true heart of the Hart Inn, a lucky house where love always seems to blossom, whatever the obstacles. But Lily has another secret. She is in love with an enigmatic nobleman, and no luck in the world can make such a marriage possible... -
![Lady Dramatic by Kate Archer]()
Lady Dramatic by Kate Archer
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo guarded hearts. One undeniable pull. Can love break through their carefully built walls? She is bursting with feelings and prone to laughing or crying. He is regularly gripped with strong sentiments he keeps behind a mask of reserve. Very naturally, they both go to great lengths to hide these deficiencies from one another... -
![A Slight Problem with the Wedding by Meara Platt]()
A Slight Problem with the Wedding by Meara Platt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s in danger. She’s also betrothed to the wrong man. One week until the wedding. A murder to solve and a true love to be revealed. Enjoy this next offering in the best selling Farthingale series - Regency romances with humor, heart, sizzling heroes, and a dash of mayhem... -
![The Dandy Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Jenna Jaxon]()
The Dandy Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Jenna Jaxon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn love, the odds may never be in your favor. Ruthless, wealthy, social outsider Marcus Dandridge has fallen in love. Hard. So hard he’s already attempted to force marriage to Lady Joanna Longford by means of blackmail—and failed utterly, gaining the eternal enmity of her brother. Now desperate, Marcus consults his friend, Mrs... -
![Beauty and the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Tanya Wilde]()
Beauty and the Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Tanya Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA heart hidden in shadows. A beauty who dares to see. Eternal optimist Lady Rosilee Fairchild refuses to let fate—or scheming rogues—dictate her future. When her brother is tricked into gambling away their estate and held prisoner by a ruthless man determined to force her into marriage, she takes matters into her own hands... -
![The Devil's Own Duke by Anna Harrington]()
The Devil's Own Duke by Anna Harrington
An Unexpected Twist of Fate…. Miss Tessa Albright has to find a husband—fast--even though there’s no chance she’ll marry for love. After all, there’s only been one man for her…and he married her cousin. But as she prepares to enter a loveless marriage, the man she loves—now a widower--returns from his self-imposed exile, and she isn’t prepared for the man he’s become... -
![Lie Down With a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Cerise DeLand]()
Lie Down With a Lyon: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Cerise DeLand
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe loved her at first sight…but she was his enemy’s daughter. Dáire O’Neill has a terrible problem: he’s fallen in love with his enemy’s daughter. He met her by accident, but loved her from the moment he first saw her. She savors their friendship, but he won’t go beyond it. Despite her father’s scurrilous reputation, Blanche has built a good name for herself—and a respectable business... -
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![The Lyon's Love Letters: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Deb Marlowe]()
The Lyon's Love Letters: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Deb Marlowe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho would be so foolish as to blackmail the Black Widow of Whitehall? Lady Anna Parbury is in trouble. Her father has passed on and his estates and title have passed to her cousin. It’s not enough, apparently, for her cousin wants the fortune Anna’s father left in trust for her, and he’s willing to compromise her—or worse—to get it... -
![An Innocent Kiss by Alexa Aston]()
An Innocent Kiss by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn introverted earl who cannot escape the nightmare of war. A free-spirited beauty with no interest in marriage or babes. An innocent kiss that begins to change everything . . . Only son Perry Beaumont resents his father’s neglect of Beauville, the family’s country estate, and asks his father for more authority to make decisions in running it... -
![Wedded to the Duke of Seduction: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne]()
Wedded to the Duke of Seduction: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You write about me because you imagine yourself being claimed, possessed… Thoroughly ruined. Don’t you, my lady? ”. Widowed and penniless, all Lady Marina has left is her writing. But now her publisher threatens to cut her off—unless she writes about the notorious Duke of Blackmere... -
![The Lord's Absolutely Perfect Pickpocket by Eva Devon]()
The Lord's Absolutely Perfect Pickpocket by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMajor Lord Marcus Newfield, Maximus to everyone he knows because of how large he lives, is the eldest son of the Earl of Drexel and Lady Hermia Briarwood. A soldier, daredevil, and lover of a good time, nothing stops Maximus from living fully until a battle gone very wrong leaves him wounded in both body and mind... -
![Has Anybody Seen My Earl? by Chasity Bowlin]()
Has Anybody Seen My Earl? by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a scandalous betrothal between strangers become a love match? Marina Ashton, Lord Deveril's cherished niece, had gracefully entered society and thrived for a short time, despite the notorious circumstances surrounding her birth. Celebrated during her initial seasons, her fortunes reversed dramatically when she committed the ultimate societal transgression—abandoning her betrothed at the altar... -
![Unending Joy by Elizabeth Johns]()
Unending Joy by Elizabeth Johns
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA humorous friends-to-lovers tale with a hoyden, a Corinthian, and lots of kittens! The youngest of five beautiful sisters, Joy Whitford lacks both their femininity and sophistication. To she is a hoyden. In fact, when trying to perform circus tricks on a horse, she suffered a brutal accident that left her vision impaired... -
![A Lyon's Promise by C.H. Admirand]()
A Lyon's Promise by C.H. Admirand
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe has never forgotten how he failed her! Gavin King has been with the Bow Street Runners for years, with twenty men who report directly to him—a handful of whom he trusts implicitly to handle any issues that come up regarding the Duke of Wyndmere and his family. King has investigated crimes that still keep him up nights... -
![An Unwanted Wallflower for the Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Harriet Caves]()
An Unwanted Wallflower for the Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Harriet Caves
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Look at ye, me lady. Still as bonnie as ever. Like nae Scotsman ever ravished ye with his mouth in a darkened room. ”. Desperate to escape her cruel stepmother, Lady Elizabeth needs a husband, fast. But as a wallflower, she’s invisible to men. Until she crosses paths with the ton’s most notorious duke. To clear his father’s name, Duke Alasdair must forge alliances within the ton... -
![My Disastrous Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hanna Hamilton]()
My Disastrous Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hanna Hamilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You built your life on rules, Your Grace. I dare you to make me follow them. ”. Lady Margaret only wanted to escape an unwanted match. Instead, one reckless step and a spilled glass of wine put her at odds with the most exacting duke in England—and a broken carriage leaves her stranded in his manor until morning…. Alexander Somerton built his life on discipline and flawless control... -
![The Duke’s Untouched Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne]()
The Duke’s Untouched Bride: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“When you look at me with those eyes, wife, I want to kiss you and make you mine in every way that matters. ”. Duchess Iris will never see her husband again. Not after he abandoned her on their wedding night…without even touching her. But suddenly, a baby is left at her doorstep. So she seeks out the Duke, demanding answers... -
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![The Duke's Absolutely Fantastic Fling by Eva Devon]()
The Duke's Absolutely Fantastic Fling by Eva Devon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEvery single duke must eventually search for the woman who will be his duchess. The Duke of Rossbrea is no different. He’s quite certain he’s found her in Miss Josephine, adopted daughter of Achilles Briarwood. However, she is not so easily convinced. Miss Josephine is not certain she’s the right choice for him, despite the fact that their kisses could warm any cold Highland night... -
![A Duchess to Unravel: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers]()
A Duchess to Unravel: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Don’t ye dare hide that scar from me again, wife. Every part of ye belongs to me…”. Scarred and insecure, Theodosia feels alive only at the Devil’s Masquerade. Until she makes one reckless kissing an alluring stranger and praying she’ll never see him again…. Duke Alistair is no ordinary man... -
![Ruby in the Rough by Tamara Gill]()
Ruby in the Rough by Tamara Gill
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA cold-hearted duke. A spirited heiress. One scandalous surrender. Lady Cordelia Ravensmere wanted a love match. Instead, she wed the enigmatic Duke of Walpole, a man who warned her he would never give his heart. But Christian North is nothing like she expected—aloof yet magnetic, cold yet burning with a passion he cannot hide... -
![Brother of Darkness: A Regency Historical Romance by Wendy Vella]()
Brother of Darkness: A Regency Historical Romance by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLord Tobias Corbyn could tolerate women, but love one? Never. The darkness he carried from a past he refused to forget had made sure of that. Still, the life he chose came with its share of regrets. One, was turning his back on his childhood friend, Lady Liberty. But when he finds her in danger and steps in to help, the girl he once left behind becomes the woman he can’t stop thinking about... -
![Gilded in Sin by Tamara Gill]()
Gilded in Sin by Tamara Gill
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrepare to be swept away by The Heiress Series—Tamara Gill's dazzling new Regency romance series! In the glittering world of the ton, only the most eligible men can vie for the hearts of London's most sought-after heiresses. But beneath the ballrooms and courtships lies a world of mischief, scandal, and unexpected love. Who will rise above the intrigue to win the lady’s hand? -
![Duke of War: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne]()
Duke of War: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Scarlett Osborne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You say you hate orders, yet you obey me so eagerly, little wife…”. Sworn spinster Phoebe bows to no man. Until her sister vanishes in a snowstorm, the day before her wedding. Now Phoebe is forced to marry the icy duke on Christmas in her stead…. Duke Aaron fears no death. Years of war have taught him control means survival... -
![Fall of the Lyon: The Lyon's Den by Chasity Bowlin]()
Fall of the Lyon: The Lyon's Den by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEnter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made. .. unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives. .. and loves... -
![Lyon's Prey: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Anna St. Claire]()
Lyon's Prey: The Lyon's Den Connected World by Anna St. Claire
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEnter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made. .. unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives. .. and loves. Haunted by his wife’s death, he vowed to never marry again. . -
![Tamed by the Lyon by Chasity Bowlin]()
Tamed by the Lyon by Chasity Bowlin
It was their first kiss, possibly her first kiss ever. All the more reason to get it right. Abandoned at the altar by her groom in favor of her younger sister, Miss Madeline Keyes has become an object of pity, scorn and scandal. Rather than flee to the countryside to rusticate as a spinster with her less than loving parents, she seeks the aid of Mrs... -
![The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell]()
The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRuthless, wicked, and dark, the Marquess of Rutland rouses terror in the breast of ladies and nobleman alike. All Edmund wants in life is power. After he was publically humiliated by his one love Lady Margaret, he vowed vengeance, using Margaret’s niece, as his pawn. Except, he’s thwarted by another, more enticing target—Miss Phoebe Barrett...Categorized as:
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![Lyon Eyes by Lynne Connolly]()
Lyon Eyes by Lynne Connolly
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEnter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made. .. unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives. .. and loves. Heiress to a fortune, Jenny Hambling needs a husband, before she is made to marry a man she despises... -
![The Lyon Whisperer by Kimberly Keyes]()
The Lyon Whisperer by Kimberly Keyes
In this high stakes game of love and marriage, when love equals surrender, who will be the victor? Lady Amelia Duval is used to being indulged. The reckless daughter of an earl has evaded each and every suitor her father has put before her...Categorized as:
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![The Beast's Beguiled by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont]()
The Beast's Beguiled by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USATODAY Bestselling author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await. . . Catherine Ludlow knows the betrayal of family...Categorized as:
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![The Angel and the Aristocrat by Merry Farmer]()
The Angel and the Aristocrat by Merry Farmer
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou are cordially invited to the country house party of the summer. .. Five years ago, six exceptional ladies graduated from Twittingham Academy and successfully nabbed themselves the most sought-after matrimonial prizes in London. Actually, they didn't. Not one of them... -
![Tempest by Cynthia Wright]()
Tempest by Cynthia Wright
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA marriage of convenience in the Gilded Age. .. Newport heiress Catherine Beasley Parrish has been groomed all her life to marry an English duke. However, when she meets Adam Raveneau, the latest in a long line of Raveneau rakes and a newly created viscount, Cathy awakens to a destiny worth fighting for... -
![The Beast's Bargain by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont]()
The Beast's Bargain by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom USATODAY Bestselling author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await. . . Sometimes the only way a beast can find love is with a bargain. . -
![The Art of Stealing a Duke's Heart by Ellie St. Clair]()
The Art of Stealing a Duke's Heart by Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIt was only supposed to be one night. Calliope Murphy was determined to prove to her family that she was as capable as the rest of them. That she could master a priceless painting to steal from a duke who is far too arrogant and pompous for his own good...Categorized as:
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![Vacancy: Viscount Preferred by Tammy Andresen]()
Vacancy: Viscount Preferred by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Priscilla is in trouble…. When a cousin she didn’t even know existed inherits her father’s title, the new Earl of Purlington wants more than just the earldom, he want’s Priscilla too. Or at least, her dowry. What she needs is a hero. A man to swoop in and save her despite her cousin’s intimidating lurking...Categorized as:
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![Song of Love by Meara Platt]()
Song of Love by Meara Platt
Welcome to more Regency fun and frolic in the romantic, bestselling Book of Love series. Now Violet Farthingale must put The Book of Love to the test to capture Romulus Brayden’s heart. What makes a man fall in love? Violet Farthingale is desperate to know, because she has just been caught in Captain Romulus Brayden’s home with her gown unlaced and his hands too far up her legs to explain away...Categorized as:
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![Moonstone Angel by Meara Platt]()
Moonstone Angel by Meara Platt
He thought she was a thief, but the only thing she ever stole was his heart... -
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![Deceived & Honoured - The Baron's Vexing Wife by Bree Wolf]()
Deceived & Honoured - The Baron's Vexing Wife by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the seventh installment of USA Today bestselling author Bree Wolf's emotionally charged 'Love's Second Chance Series', Madeline must find a way to become a woman she never wanted to be. .. before she loses the one man she never knew she always wanted. She is determined to marry an earl. If only he weren't only a baron...Categorized as:
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![To Experiment with Desire by Emma V. Leech]()
To Experiment with Desire by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGirls who dare – Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen. Ten girls – Ten dares in a hat. Who will dare to risk it all? To Experiment with Desire. An attraction she cannot ignore…... -
![Marquess of Fortune by Tammy Andresen]()
Marquess of Fortune by Tammy Andresen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Marquess of Fortune is too dangerously wicked to ignore…. Tall, dark, and handsome, the mysterious Lord Smith is the exact kind of man with which the sister of a baron should never consort. But he captures Miss Emily Cross's interest at every turn, her heart fluttering wildly in her chest whenever their eyes meet. Is this how a woman falls into ruin? One delicious step at a time…... -
![Dare To Be Scandalous by Tamara Gill]()
Dare To Be Scandalous by Tamara Gill
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter inheriting a small fortune, Willow Perry has everything she’s ever wanted. Except a husband, that is. But not just any husband will do. She’s looking for a grand love—someone who will challenge and excite her. It’s just her folly that the one man who interests her is a notorious rake. He’s as wild and passionate as Willow is sheltered and staid... -
![Lyon's Prey: The Lyon's Den by Anna St. Claire]()
Lyon's Prey: The Lyon's Den by Anna St. Claire
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEnter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made. .. unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives. .. and loves. Haunted by his wife’s death, he vowed to never marry again. . -
![The Duke Under the Mistletoe by Scarlett Scott]()
The Duke Under the Mistletoe by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNew York City socialite, wealthy heiress, and duchess against her will. She didn’t want to get married. Not yet. And certainly not to a cold, haughty aristocrat. But her mother had other plans. Now, she’s a duchess about to spend Christmas alone at her new husband’s crumbling country estate. There’s just one problem. He’s unexpectedly decided to join her...Categorized as:
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