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Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story by Ally Carter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsMacey McHenry—Glamorous society girl or spy-in-training? W.W. Hale V—Heir to an American dynasty or master thief? There are two sides to every coin. Whether these two can work together is a tossup. Born into privilege, Macey and Hale are experts at mingling with the upper class. But even if they’ve never raised an eyebrow at the glitz, neither teenager has ever felt at home with the glamour...Categorized as:
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![Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles]()
Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsCarlos Fuentes doesn't want any part of the life his older brother, Alex, has laid out for him in Boulder, Colorado. He wants to keep living on the edge, and carve his own path-just like Alex did. Unfortunately, his ties to a Mexican gang aren't easy to break, and he soon finds himself being set up by a drug lord...Categorized as:
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![Reign by Cassandra Robbins]()
Reign by Cassandra Robbins
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWHAT HAPPENS WHEN TWO LEGENDS COLLIDE?From USA Today bestselling author Cassandra Robbins comes her latest sinfully hot rockstar romance. A scorching, enemies to lovers, deliciously addictive stand-alone about rock ‘n’ roll royalty and burning obsessions.They call him a legend.One of the greatest guitarists of our time.The mighty Ace of Spades brought in to produce my album and save the day... -
![Hometown Girl at Heart by Kirsten Fullmer]()
Hometown Girl at Heart by Kirsten Fullmer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTara has always been too engrossed in her work - refurbishing the historical homes in Smithville. She keeps a tight rein on her jobs and her emotions buried, but she’s losing control of both since that ridiculous city boy investor showed up. New in town, Justin is confident that his ultra modern resorts will bring Smithville into the twenty-first century...Categorized as:
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![Deviant Knight by Tracy Lorraine]()
Deviant Knight by Tracy Lorraine
USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine brings you more in her dark mafia, high school bully romance series.From the moment my eyes locked on Theo Cirillo, I hated him. He's everything I despise. Rich, entitled, powerful, and thinks he owns this school—hell, the entire city...Categorized as:
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![Dalaric by ARKHNN]()
Dalaric by ARKHNN
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsDalaric "Ricky" Mikael was known for two things; being the country's best assassin and being a silent brute. His demons enveloped him in darkness and he saw no end of any tunnel.Until a girl, who's weird and wears nothing but a pair of black jeans and t-shirts that are too big for her, called him pretty.___"It's not." He shocks me again and my smile gets wider as happiness flushes through me...Categorized as:
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![Becoming Rain by K.A. Tucker]()
Becoming Rain by K.A. Tucker
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsLuke Boone doesn't know exactly what his uncle Rust is involved in but he wants in on it-the cars, the money, the women. And it looks like he's finally getting his wish. When Rust hands him the managerial keys to the garage, they come with a second set-one that opens up the door to tons of cash and opportunity. Though it's not exactly legal, Luke's never been one to worry about that sort of thing... -
![Saving Brad by Siobhan Davis, Fiona Jayde Media]()
Saving Brad by Siobhan Davis, Fiona Jayde Media
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBrad: I’m in love with my best friend’s girl. She knows it. He knows it. Everyone knows it. Faye will never be mine, but try telling that to my stupid heart. An endless rotation of girls streams in and out of my bedroom in a desperate attempt to forget her, but nothing eases the horrid ache in my chest. Rejection isn’t anything new for me, but it hasn’t gotten any easier...Categorized as:
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![The Fake Zone by Mariah Dietz]()
The Fake Zone by Mariah Dietz
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA romance that will have you on the edge of your seat by USA Today Bestselling Author Mariah Dietz.Greyson Meyers can’t afford the distraction of a relationship. His focus is football and earning his degree to ensure his mom never has to work another day.Mila Atwool has it all together—at least, that’s what everyone thinks... -
![Damned By His Angel by Samantha Barrett]()
Damned By His Angel by Samantha Barrett
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 2, Blurb and cover coming soon!Author’s note, this book is extremely dark and has a long list of triggers! Please read those before continuing. This book is set in the world of the Murdoch mafia, Memento Mori, and the Re Della Strada with character crossovers. You don’t need to read either of those series to start this book...Categorized as:
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![Madden by Brooke O'Brien]()
Madden by Brooke O'Brien
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMadden Cole is considered a rock 'n' roll god, and all the women want him. Except for me.After working my butt off as a journalist for years, I’ve heard the rumors about him and his band and have read all about their dirty scandals in the headlines.When I land a job as a writer for Limelight magazine, I'll stop at nothing to make a good impression...Categorized as:
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![The Fall of Gods by Con Template]()
The Fall of Gods by Con Template
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world has fallen. This is what Choi Yoori feels when her reality begins to crumble all around her. After discovering irrefutable evidence that she was indeed An Soo Jin, the legendary Queen of the Underworld who “died” 3 years prior, her world is left in anarchy. Time is ticking for Yoori... -
![The War of Gods by Con Template]()
The War of Gods by Con Template
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBefore the changing of tides, there is always silence. A prolonged silence to warn people about what’s coming, an insufferable silence that promises pain, and an epic silence that guarantees an event that will carve itself into history. For Choi Yoori, the changing of her tides has started... -
![Petty Rage by Thandiwe Mpofu]()
Petty Rage by Thandiwe Mpofu
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo half measures. No in-betweens. Just two angry extremes with disaster in our very near future.NoahShe’s hellishly smart.Cunning.Stormy.Rebellious.And overly pathetic.One lingering look and I wanted her. A single laugh at her quirky, smart-mouth and I was done for.But just underneath her unimpressed gaze as she looked at me, was a calculating deviant that I failed to notice until it was too late... -
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![Torrid Track by Naomi Porter]()
Torrid Track by Naomi Porter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrynne. My Bonita.She is my ruination.If the Knight’s Legion MC’s president wasn’t my best friend, or the VP my father, I’d be insignificant, a nobody. Just a broken man lurking in the shadows, watching the world go by. Nobody truly knows me until a gorgeous woman with soulful, whiskey-colored eyes looks into mine. Brynne Gallo sees who I am and wants me regardless of my scars and hidden kinks...Categorized as:
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![Taken With Trouble (Caught in Chaos) by Jenessa Fayeth]()
Taken With Trouble (Caught in Chaos) by Jenessa Fayeth
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSerena CruzBeing taken hostage by a criminal was not on my agenda for the week. The plan was to catch Liam Hawthorne, the billionaire con artist, and finally prove myself and gain the attention of my boss.Liam caught me instead.Forget the bounty, I’m killing him. However, it’s proving a rather difficult task–especially when he convinces me to help him...Categorized as:
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![Heat by Holly S. Roberts]()
Heat by Holly S. Roberts
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter a shoulder injury ends her respectable career as a police officer, Mak also known as Madison Abigail Kinloch turns to the seedy world of private investigations by default. Now her job consists of cheating douchebags and baby daddies dodging child support. Things can’t get much worse. Moon controls Arizona’s largest crime syndicate... -
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#MNGirl by A.M. Brooks
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy family’s scandal is my fall from grace. The night of my seventeenth birthday leads to the final event that catapults my future in a different direction. One call for help turns into my only chance of survival.Now, the only way to stay safe is to keep hidden...Categorized as:
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![The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks]()
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
When U.S. Marine Logan Thibault finds a photograph of a smiling young woman half-buried in the dirt during his third tour of duty in Iraq, his first instinct is to toss it aside. Instead, he brings it back to the base for someone to claim, but when no one does, he finds himself always carrying the photo in his pocket...Categorized as:
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![No Rules by Anita Rigins]()
No Rules by Anita Rigins
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsHow to win a game where you know neither the rules nor the codes?Barely arrived on her new campus, Iris witnesses a wave of hysteria in the college corridors. The most select group oncampus has issued an invitation. Who wants to try to join?The Pack members rule the everyone knows them, and everyone wants to be part of it.. -
![Soulless by Ivy Fox]()
Soulless by Ivy Fox
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsNothing is ever as it seems. In a world where lies and deceit rule, my carefully hidden secrets weren’t an exception. The privileged hide behind masks that only elitism and power can provide. Yet, I’m still learning just how vile and ruthless you need to become to play their twisted game. In my naiveté, I thought my heart would always be safe in their hands. But I was wrong... -
![Nanny for the Don: An Age Gap, Billionaire Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Nanny for the Don: An Age Gap, Billionaire Romance by K.C. Crowne
When’s the worst time to meet your insanely hot, older boss?Probably when he’s naked in the shower…Doing something obscene… and equally fascinating.Taking the job as Nico Conti’s nanny seemed perfect.Just me, two sweet girls, and a payday before Christmas.But my first day was a total disaster.By nightfall, I’m soaking in his luxurious tub, thinking he’s out of town...Categorized as:
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![A Proper Facade by Esther Hatch]()
A Proper Facade by Esther Hatch
Mercy Rothschild has always been granted an unusually long tether by her parents, who have never pushed her to marry until she’s ready. She assumes that when the right man comes along, she will marry for love. However, even her long-suffering parents have their limits. As she embarks on her third Season, they begin to pressure her to find a match...Categorized as:
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![Wilder Play by Ali Dean]()
Wilder Play by Ali Dean
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe addicting, edge-of-your seat Wilder series continues with the third installment filled with sports, romance, and characters you'll obsess about. Continue your fast-paced binge read and enjoy the ride along this twisty, unpredictable plot...Categorized as:
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![An Unwitting Alliance by Anneka R. Walker]()
An Unwitting Alliance by Anneka R. Walker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCassandra Vail has but one objective at the Kellens’ she must secure a proposal from her eminently suitable suitor. Instead, she finds her best-laid plans thwarted by another man—the handsome and thoroughly vexing Mr. Harwood. Thanks to his meddling, Cassandra is faced with an unthinkable her parents take matters into their own hands and betroth her to a complete stranger...Categorized as:
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![Do You Do Extras? by Nikki Ashton]()
Do You Do Extras? by Nikki Ashton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTake a normal girl, a Hollywood star, a mean foul-mouthed agent and a pink glittery sex toy and you've got Do You Do Extras? - but remember what happens on set stays on set.Grantley James is Hollywood's newest action hero. He's got the looks and the body but can barely crack a smile.Phoebe Drinkwater is an extra on Grantley's new film... -
![Her Russian Protector Boxed Set: Volume 1 by Roxie Rivera]()
Her Russian Protector Boxed Set: Volume 1 by Roxie Rivera
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThree ridiculously sexy Russian hunks wrapped up in one volume! *This boxed set includes the first three bestselling books in the Her Russian Protector series: IVAN, DIMITRI and YURI.* IVAN (Her Russian Protector #1) Desperate to find her sister, Erin goes to the only man in Houston who can help her--Ivan Markovic... -
![Bound by Lies by Rebecca Shea]()
Bound by Lies by Rebecca Shea
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTorn between two men; one was what I needed, the other was what I wanted. One man was safe and the other was dangerous. But both men would lay down their lives to save me. ATF agent Sam Cortez is fighting to bring down the Estrada family empire, which was built on murder and corruption. Alex Estrada did what was needed to keep me safe…and paid with his life...Categorized as:
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![Otherside of Fear by Ashley Claudy]()
Otherside of Fear by Ashley Claudy
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOn sale for 2.99. Price will rise after release. Book Three in the Outside The Ropes Series.Regan and Gage have fought their entire lives.For themselves.For each other.Now together, side by side. But as new fears arise, mixing with the old ones of their past, they will face their greatest fight yet... -
![Forbidden Temptations by Janine Infante Bosco]()
Forbidden Temptations by Janine Infante Bosco
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAnthony Bianci Since I was a kid all I ever wanted to be was a gangster. I wanted to be feared, to be respected, and for everyone to know my name. And then she came into my life. I never planned on falling in love with the mob boss’ daughter. She was forbidden but somehow she became mine... -
![ONE by Heidi McLaughlin, Jillian Dodd]()
ONE by Heidi McLaughlin, Jillian Dodd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlind Date by Emma Hart ~ Blind Dates are the work of the devil… especially when your date could be the devil. My name is Bee Donnelly, and I’m a serial one-nighter. Carter Hughes is tonight’s Kryptonite. One Night with Harrison by Heidi McLaughlin ~ Alicia Tucker has had her eyes set on Harrison James from the beginning and all she wants is one night to prove she’s the one for him... -
![Malicious by Alex Grayson, Melissa Toppen]()
Malicious by Alex Grayson, Melissa Toppen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOliver Conley….The most infuriating man I’ve ever met.He’s crass, selfish, malicious. The worst kind of person.From our very first encounter we were at odds. Standing on opposite ends of the battlefield preparing for war. He didn’t care for me.I despised him.Until one day things started to change….I didn’t want to want him. Hell, I hated myself for it...Categorized as:
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![A Beautiful Funeral by Jamie McGuire]()
A Beautiful Funeral by Jamie McGuire
Losing has never been easy for a Maddox, but death always wins. Eleven years to the day after eloping in Vegas with Abby, Special Agent Travis Maddox delivers his own brand of vigilante justice to mob boss Benny Carlisi. Vegas's oldest and most violent crime family is now preparing for vengeance, and the entire Maddox family is a target... -
![Like You Hurt by Kaydence Snow]()
Like You Hurt by Kaydence Snow
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDonna What kind of idiot gets on my bad side on his first day at my school? Hendrix Hawthorn is arrogant, cocky, infuriatingly attractive and clearly doesn’t realise I can make his life hell.Which is exactly what I intend to do… until he shows up in the one place no one knows I go to – the one place that makes me feel alive...Categorized as:
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![The Pretender: Black Mountain Academy by Cora Brent]()
The Pretender: Black Mountain Academy by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBENThey all know me as Ben Beltran, a poor kid from a working class town who lucked into a baseball scholarship at elite Black Mountain Academy.That’s mostly a lie.There’s a lot at stake and I have no patience for some uptight snot who sticks her nose in where it doesn’t belong.Camden Galway is another scholarship case from my crappy neighborhood and she’s just begging to be taught a lesson...Categorized as:
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![Tribulation and Truths by L.A. Cotton]()
Tribulation and Truths by L.A. Cotton
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Ana revealed her suspicions to Jackson about the circumstances surrounding his father’s death, she never expected it to be the catalyst for a series of events that could change everything. It was supposed to save him, not push him away. But now Ana is left watching the person she loves more than anything, lose himself to vengeance... -
![Omertà by Katarina E. Tonks]()
Omertà by Katarina E. Tonks
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOmertà-noun(as practiced by the Mafia) a code of silence about criminal activity and a refusal to give evidence to authorities.Scarlett moves into her new apartment with the mentality that she will start fresh and rule her own life...Categorized as:
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![Chasing Truth by Julie Cross]()
Chasing Truth by Julie Cross
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAt Holden Prep, the rich and powerful rule the school—and they’ll do just about anything to keep their dirty little secrets hidden.When former con artist Eleanor Ames’s homecoming date commits suicide, she’s positive there’s something more going on. The more questions she asks, though, the more she crosses paths with Miles Beckett...Categorized as:
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![Challenge Accepted by Amanda Abram]()
Challenge Accepted by Amanda Abram
Emma Dawson and Logan Reynolds have been neighbors and enemies for as long as either one can remember. Despite the fact their BFF fathers have been encouraging them their whole lives to be friends, they've managed to avoid each other at all costs. Emma thinks Logan is a callous jerk who cares about nobody but himself. Logan thinks Emma is a stuck-up goody-two-shoes with no life...Categorized as:
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![Watch Me, Daddy by Sara Fields]()
Watch Me, Daddy by Sara Fields
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe wasn't mine to take. I took her anyway.When I threw Irina Morozov over my shoulder and carried her off, it was to rescue her from a brutal bastard who didn't deserve her... but I could smell her arousal as she kicked and fought. She would have been wet and ready for me that night, but I didn't take her. I made her wait. I made her beg... -
![Covert by G.K. Moore]()
Covert by G.K. Moore
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlessandro is the unwilling heir of a Chicago crime family. Intent on leaving the life set out for him, he decides to run as fast and as far away as possible. His plans crumble when one girl crash lands in his life. He should hate the daughter of his father’s mistress, but it’s near impossible when he finds that they are alike in more ways than one... -
![Betrayed by Lies by Rebecca Shea]()
Betrayed by Lies by Rebecca Shea
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the USA Today bestselling author of the Unbreakable series, comes a sexy, heart-wrenching novel…Betrayed by Lies. As an ATF agent, bringing down the Estrada cartel has been my sole mission. I’m a skilled agent, determined and fearless, but a relentless pursuit and a willingness to risk everything almost killed me... -
![Hades' Game by R.G. Angel]()
Hades' Game by R.G. Angel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe stepped into the game without understanding the rules. His rules… Cora I never wanted anything to do with him.Ayaan Reyne is a criminal—as heartless as Hades himself.But I needed to steal the red diamond Ayaan keeps in his fortress to pay off my brother’s debts.Except I got caught.Now I’m Ayaan’s captive. Completely at his mercy. If he has any.And that’s not even my biggest problem...Categorized as:
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![Perfect Redemption by Claudia Tan]()
Perfect Redemption by Claudia Tan
Jax Deneris has come a long way from the shit that he had left behind in Boston. Or perhaps not. He thinks that he can start over at his new life here in LA—the city of angels. Maybe by staying here for a while, it will make him one too. But it's easier said than done—once you go bad, you can't ever go back. Or that's what he thinks...Categorized as:
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![Star Bright by Staci Hart]()
Star Bright by Staci Hart
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsStella Spencer has one enemy—her secrets.The world’s obsession with the Bright Young Things is real. Every lavish party thrown by the most exclusive group in New York is a spectacle, stalked not only by the media, but by the police commissioner, who’s declared war...Categorized as:
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![Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan]()
Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn this YA contemporary queer romance from the author of Hot Dog Girl, an openly gay track star falls for a closeted, bisexual teen beauty queen with a penchant for fixing up old cars.Morgan, an elite track athlete, is forced to transfer high schools late in her senior year after it turns out being queer is against her private Catholic school's code of conduct... -
![Just One Kiss by Maggie Dallen]()
Just One Kiss by Maggie Dallen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWho knew one kiss could cause so much trouble? Now these lifelong enemies will have to work together to set the story straight—and try not to kill each other while they’re at it.Just one Kiss. That's all it's supposed to be. A dare is issued, a challenge accepted, and now these rivals have to kiss... -
![The Prom Kiss by Maggie Dallen]()
The Prom Kiss by Maggie Dallen
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen the mean girl kisses a nice guy, someone is going to get hurt. Or fall in love. Or...maybe both.Tina Withers doesn't do nice. When she kisses Julian-the-emo-songwriter-freak to make his cheating ex-girlfriend jealous, it's absolutely not out of the kindness of her heart... -
![The Candy Cane Kiss by Maggie Dallen]()
The Candy Cane Kiss by Maggie Dallen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFake kisses shouldn't taste so sweet. When the new star quarterback at Briarwood High winds up in the hospital over Christmas break, he's sure that's as bad as it can get. He's wrong. His day is about to get so much worse. First he's stuck with that irritating new girl from school who's currenly dressed as a holly jolly Christmas elf as she volunteers on his floor...Categorized as:
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![Knox: Volume 4 by Cassia Leo]()
Knox: Volume 4 by Cassia Leo
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe conclusion of the Knox series. Knox is determined to rescue Rebecca from the clutches of his nemesis. But Tony’s capture is not going as planned. Injured and dispirited over the deaths of those closest to him, the last thing Knox expects to stumble upon on this dreary night is Rebecca’s location. Especially from such an unlikely source...
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