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Billionaire Unreachable ~ Wyatt by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat happens when the man you think you despise turns out to be a completely different guy beneath the surface? I didn't like Wyatt Durand. He might be my friend's older brother, but he was unpleasant, sarcastic, and the grumpiest guy on the planet. It didn't matter to me that he was a breathtakingly gorgeous, ultra-wealthy billionaire with the very prestigious Durand last name... -
![Alice and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods]()
Alice and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsOne night in Wonderland is just the start of my adventures…. On my twenty-fifth birthday, I decide enough is enough. Family responsibilities have made dating impossible. Now I’m single and inexperienced. Like, completely . My virginity is a millstone around my neck. And I want to get rid of it. All I need is one night, with one stranger, so I don’t look like an idiot when I start dating for real...Categorized as:
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![The Obsession Begins by Julie Capulet]()
The Obsession Begins by Julie Capulet
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Prequel to the I Love You Series. **Please note that this is a 20-page free prequel, designed as an introduction to the I Love You series and to give readers a glimpse at my other books. It was specifically written for Bookfunnel, to introduce new readers to the series. After graduation, Lexi Blondeau moves to L. A. to stay with her friend Tess and begin her job search... -
![One Midnight Kiss by Weston Parker]()
One Midnight Kiss by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLavish parties in Paris don’t impress a man like me. Been there and done that a thousand times over. But when I stumble upon a mysterious woman in black at a masked ball in Paris, she does more than impress. She turns me on, over, and upside down just looking at her. We shared a kiss but I know she needed more. We both did. Now all I have left of her is her glove... -
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![Maids Of Honor: Mr. Honor by Blaq Byrd]()
Maids Of Honor: Mr. Honor by Blaq Byrd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHonor McKenzie III is a thirty-nine-year-old corporate boss who runs the elite department at Maids of Honor with an iron fist. He is a no-nonsense, self-disciplined Jamaican-American. Maids of Honor is a cleaning service nestled in the heart of Magnolia Valley. His great-grandparents founded the company after emigrating from Jamaica, and Honor is determined to elevate their legacy to new heights... -
![Broken Deal by Yinn Quirós]()
Broken Deal by Yinn Quirós
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSophia. In front of the world, I'm the loud, funny best friend. The perfect eldest daughter. The talented journalist. The one who plays the game but never lets her heart get involved. But underneath, I’m a mess—hiding from the one thing I fear love. Then I meet Lorenzo Mancini, the infamous billionaire player... -
![Grumpmas by Breanne Bergie]()
Grumpmas by Breanne Bergie
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings'Tis the season for a neighborly war. Cheerful toy shop owner Noelle Evergreen loves everything Christmas. The lights, caroling and a hot chocolate out on her back porch while watching the snow fall. What doesn’t she like? The grump next door. Billionaire architect Jack Timber hates everything about the festive season... -
![Reunited in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully]()
Reunited in Love by Bella Andre, Jennifer Skully
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsShe’s the love he foolishly let go…. Ava Harrington, brilliant billionaire businesswoman, has conquered the world. And yet, scarred by a love lost fifteen years ago, she's built a wall around her heart, swearing off love forever. Ransom Yates’s culinary genius has taken him to the pinnacle of success as a magnetic celebrity chef... -
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Tied In Steel: The Tied in Steel Box Set by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsValentina. Betrayed by life. After falling in love with her bodyguard, Italian socialite Valentina Segretti, believed she no longer had to carry her secrets alone. That his love saved her. Then, in the blink of an eye, he left her, leaving her more alone and vulnerable than ever. Betrayed by love. What Franco Protettore left behind became her reasons to live... -
![Juliette and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods]()
Juliette and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m pregnant by one man. And in love with another. I’m in ten kinds of trouble. I’ve always had a secret crush on Henry West. He’s my kinda guy. Tall. Big. Quiet. Gentle, but with muscles that tell you he could wrestle a bear for you if he had to. I met him when I was twenty-one, but he was engaged, and I was with Cam. So nothing has ever happened between us... -
![Mr. Cocky by Leslie North]()
Mr. Cocky by Leslie North
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsI lie down for just a second…. The next thing I see is the chiseled and extremely grumpy face of my billionaire client, Theo Barnes, looking down at me. If I’m Goldilocks, he has all the grouchiness of three bears. I was overworked and overstressed juggling photographing his fleet of yachts with my other projects. Add in a super comfy bed on one of his yachts and I’m out... -
![The Kiss Plot by Nicole French]()
The Kiss Plot by Nicole French
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJane and Eric de Vries. Often enemies. Sometimes lovers. Husband and wife. Or are we? I wore the dress. We said the vows. And somehow it became more than just a stunt to collect his billions. A promise bound by love more than hate. Until the bastard left me at the altar. Now my errant husband has disappeared, leaving me to unravel his secrets, one by one... -
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Pretty Wild by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRyan. Some might say I’m running away. I prefer to look at it as an extended vacation, from social media, the paparazzi, and my very public life back in Los Angeles. That’s why I rented a small cabin in the woods in Nowhere, Wisconsin. I needed an escape and time to lick my wounds from a breakup... -
![The Biker Needs A Nanny by Nicole James]()
The Biker Needs A Nanny by Nicole James
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe grumpy biker needs a nanny! Full blurb to come. -
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![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... -
![The Grump's Bodyguard by Latisha Sexton]()
The Grump's Bodyguard by Latisha Sexton
It was love at first sight . . . or at least, love at first bloody nose. Thor. If there’s one thing the Marines taught me, it’s that you don’t quit until you’ve completed your mission. Or you die trying. And by the way Clover Mason keeps shooting fire at me from those violet-colored eyes of hers, it just may be the latter... -
![Where We Fall by Nicole Baker]()
Where We Fall by Nicole Baker
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhat do you do when a client threatens to stop doing business with your company because he finds out about a one-night stand you had with his daughter’s friend? I’ll tell you what my siblings make me do. They make me take our innocent IT Director with us to the client’s largest fundraising event…as my fake girlfriend... -
![The Scientist by Kristen B. Cole, Margo Lipschultz]()
The Scientist by Kristen B. Cole, Margo Lipschultz
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen an outgoing musical maven meets the enigmatic neuroscientist next door, will their worlds clash in a dramatic showdown of art versus science, or will they discover that love is the ultimate experiment worth conducting? When celebrated Broadway composer Hadley Olivier’s best friend receives a life-threatening diagnosis, Hadley says goodbye to her beloved home in NYC and sets off for the West... -
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Crimson Love by Brynne Asher
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Brynne Asher comes a small-town, woman-on-the-run, age-gap romance. Oh yeah, there’s a jewelry heist too. I’d like to say my story began when I almost accidentally killed Jett Parker Cross, but it started long before that. I wish I could kick this spectacle off with a “not to be dramatic” but it was. After all, Jett just had major surgery...Categorized as:
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Knocked Up: A Secret Baby, Age Gap, Insta love Romance by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this protective, older man teach this pregnant bombshell how to love again? Cyrus. I’ve seen my share of trash men doing despicable things,. But this is the worst. When will these boys learn? I may not be that baby’s father,. But I'll do whatever it takes to protect mom and baby. And nothing is going to stop me. Grace. Am I a magnet for drama? Yes, yes I am... -
![Protector of Misty Mountain: An ex-military, age gap, mountain man romance by Eve London]()
Protector of Misty Mountain: An ex-military, age gap, mountain man romance by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe walked into my world like she belongs here… but I don’t let people stay. Juniper. The mountains were supposed to be my escape—a place to rebuild, to breathe, to prove to myself that I could make it on my own. But from the moment I set foot in Misty Mountain, one mountain man has made it his mission to send me packing. Griffin Calloway...Categorized as:
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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... -
![His Dirty Bargain by Fiona Murphy]()
His Dirty Bargain by Fiona Murphy
Three billionaire brothers: Cesare, Enzo, and Dante Sabatini have everything except the one thing money can't buy. Three big beautiful women Alicia, Bethany, and Chloe will teach them the ABCs of love. Follow these couples as they negotiate the riskiest deal of all, falling in love. ****Only . 99 cents for a limited time. Get it before the price goes up to $3. 99****... -
![The Ruthless Nakamuras by Theodora Taylor]()
The Ruthless Nakamuras by Theodora Taylor
The smoking hot Nakamura brothers are here to heat up your night. This set includes Includes HER PERFECT GIFT, HIS REVENGE BABY, and a very special preview of Hayato Nakamura's long-awaited novel, 12 DAYS OF KRISTAL. HER PERFECT GIFT. I’ve been hiding nearly all my adult life to protect myself and my autistic daughter from the mob boss who wants me dead... -
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![The Fall of East by Nana Malone]()
The Fall of East by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE SIZZLING CONCLUSION TO THE HEAR NO EVIL TRILOGY. Nyla Kincade has stolen my ruthless heart. Now that she owns it I’m not taking it back. I’ve vowed to protect her and all that we love with everything that I have. I will die before I break that oath. Considering the danger we face, that might be a careless promise. But I’ve fought this hard for vengeance, I must see it through... -
![Wilder by K.B. Winters]()
Wilder by K.B. Winters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaven Yates is everything I never knew I wanted. Headstrong, independent and a body that just won't quit. Unfortunately, neither will her ex. He's determined to take the club down—and her with it. I'll do whatever it takes to protect her. Even if that means war. But Maven's not making it easy. The more I try to get close to her, the more she pushes me away. She says she's too old for me... -
![A Hood White Boy Finessed My Heart by J. Charnise]()
A Hood White Boy Finessed My Heart by J. Charnise
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith her life in shambles, Ava Gray goes in for an interview that just may help get her life back on track. Taking care of a special needs child and dealing with an abusive husband, the weight of the world seems to be on her shoulders. That’s until she’s offered a job at a billion-dollar banking company. Ethan Whitmore was already living his best life. A boss by nature... -
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Razor by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll I wanted was one taste, but one taste is all it took. RazorI finally found a home to call my own as a VP for the Reapers Rejects MC’s Mexican charter. It’s the first place I’ve spent an extended period of time at since I was in my early twenties. But, I still get cabin fever. It’s why my Prez sends me out on runs to the States numerous times a year... -
![Assassins & Mob Wives 2: Couples Retreat by Posey Parks]()
Assassins & Mob Wives 2: Couples Retreat by Posey Parks
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe mayhem never ends. War is a constant in our lives once again,. Sierra, Donna, Mafia wife. We've been living with armed guards for two years now,. But finally, we're taking our second all-girls trip - fourteen powerful women who protect each other without hesitation... -
![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... -
![Daddy, Sir: Dirty Daddies 2024 Anthologies by Stella Moore, Golden Angel]()
Daddy, Sir: Dirty Daddies 2024 Anthologies by Stella Moore, Golden Angel
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYes, Sir, Daddy, Sir! Whether at home or halfway around the world, a good Daddy knows exactly what his little girl Plenty of rules, discipline, and the kind of pleasure only her Daddy knows how to give. Trained for combat in the most grueling of circumstances, these Daddies are ready to fight the most important battle of all—the battle for their babygirls’ hearts... -
![The Billionaire and His Forever by Sadie S. Black]()
The Billionaire and His Forever by Sadie S. Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWe were always going to be an impossible fantasy. There was never a future for us between the secrets and the scandals, the temptations and the lies, and above all--a child who never deserved this life... -
![A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer]()
A Good Girl's Guide to Dominance by W.S. Greer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy name is Nia Washington. I'm a submissive. And I am f***ing tired. I’m tired of men that claim to be a Dominant, but have no clue what it really means. I'm tired of men playing a part they saw on TV or read in a book, and using it to get what they want out of a woman before leaving her high and dry... -
![사내 맞선 2 by Haehwa]()
사내 맞선 2 by Haehwa
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 26 ratings카카오페이지에서 뜨거운 사랑을 받으며 연재 중인 《사내 맞선》 1권, 2권이 동시에 출간되었다. 평범한 회사원 하리는 친구를 대신해서 차이기 위해 맞선 자리에 나간다. 그런데 맞선 상대로 자신이 다니는 회사 사장이 나온 것도 모자라 그 사장이 다짜고짜 결혼하자고 한다면? 거짓말을 한 게 들키는 순간 해고다! 결혼하고자 하는 태무와 회사를 무사히 다니고 싶은 하리의 스릴 만점 로맨스 가득한 술래잡기가 시작되는데……. -
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![Beast & Bossy: A Fake Relationship Enemies to Lovers Romance by Mia Mara]()
Beast & Bossy: A Fake Relationship Enemies to Lovers Romance by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's everything my father warned me against. Rich. Seductive. A heart-breaker. Now he's my boss and we're pretending to be engaged! Hunter:. I'm a beast in the boardroom and a beast in the bedroom. But I know better than to sleep with my mentor's daughter. I didn't know it was her when she crashed my friend's wedding and ran like Cinderella. But I always find what I want. And I want her... -
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Black Butterfly by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEach book in the Black Burlesque Series are STANDALONE novels. Book 1: Black Pearl. Book 2: Black Dahlia. Andre Collins is not looking for love. In fact, love is the last thing on his mind as he continues to run one of the country’s most successful financial services firms alongside his brother. Andre is steadfast in the belief that love and marriage just aren’t for him... -
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Raising Steel: Steel Brothers - A Family Affair by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsJosephina Steel has been alone for years. Her husband and father of her children, Jase, Cyrus, Zandor, and Xavier, died in a horrible accident when the family was already going through rough times. Through hard work, love and loyalty in abundance, her sons are the men she and Jonathan, always knew they could be. Does true love only come once in a lifetime…or can we rise up and love again? -
![The Grump by Layla Hagen]()
The Grump by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsI love my job. So when a grumpy grouch wants to shut us down, I’m ready for the fight of my life. I was heading for serious career burnout until my dream job came true. Making pralines for a living has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. So it comes as quite a shock when I find out that the owner wants to shut down the LeBlanc-Broussard confectionery because it’s not profitable... -
![Fake it For Fortune by Weston Parker]()
Fake it For Fortune by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhoever said money can’t buy happiness is a liar. Take it from me. It buys loads of thrills. That is until my father sabotages me with a contingency. To have all my riches? I need a wife. Talk about old school. When I catch wind of a dating agency that helps billionaire bachelors like me, I see an opportunity. Appease my dad. Pretend to have a bride for six months. Give her the money... -
![A Business Proposal, Vol. 3 by Haehwa]()
A Business Proposal, Vol. 3 by Haehwa
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMistakes were made. At the company dinner, Hari has one drink too many and wakes up the next morning with no memory of the previous night. .. except for a vague lingering sensation on her lips. Meanwhile, Yeongsuh also wakes up from a night of drinking, but unlike her best friend, she instantly realizes that something went very, very wrong. .. -
![Stolen Hearts: A Dark Billionaire Collection by Elizabeth Knox]()
Stolen Hearts: A Dark Billionaire Collection by Elizabeth Knox
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStolen Hearts: The Complete Steele Bros Series. The Steele Brothers are some of the most dangerous men on the planet. They wake every day to make calculated decisions in their business, but what the public doesn’t know is what they really do—they’re gunrunners. This entire collection follows them on their ventures to find love. Although, nothing in life ever comes easy... -
![Playing His Games by Tory Baker]()
Playing His Games by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m a self-proclaimed bachelor. I need no one. Until her. When a friend asked me to hire his youngest daughter, I had reservations. Yet, I needed a secretary. So, I said why not. Sometimes being a good guy backfires on you. This is definitely one of those times. Fawn is younger than me—way too young...Categorized as:
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The Parkers' Oh So Hot Box Set by Weston Parker, Jacob Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree Parker Family Books for your reading pleasure. .. Captain Hotness. I’m a single father. A widower. A firefighter. That means I’m trained to find danger in every situation. So how did I not see Bailey coming? She’s the spark that starts an inferno. She’s the fuel for the passion in my heart. She’s been nothing more than a friend since we were kids, but she’s all grown up now... -
![Not Quite a Billionaire Complete Set by Rosalind James]()
Not Quite a Billionaire Complete Set by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe steamy new series by the bestselling author of Escape to New Zealand . . . Now complete in one volume! I never asked Hemi Te Mana to rescue me. It was true that I had a lousy job. Not to mention a lousy apartment and too much responsibility, although it was a responsibility I wouldn’t have given up for the world...Categorized as:
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![Bruno by Delaney Diamond]()
Bruno by Delaney Diamond
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSparks fly between a matchmaker and her billionaire client, blurring the lines between love and professionalism. Entrepreneur and acclaimed chef Bruno Santana is tired of the dating scene and reluctantly hires matchmaker Marissa Liburd to help him find a wife. As he embarks on a series of dates, none of the women measure up, and he quickly realizes why... -
![THE DESIRE by Karen Deen]()
THE DESIRE by Karen Deen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI control the uncontrollable, it’s my life, it’s what I do. Until she walks in… untouchable and tempting. Watching her is like a crackling fire, warm and inviting. She’ll burn me if I let her… so I need to resist. Except what if I can’t? With the potential to shatter my world, I’m walking away. Until my situation changes and I need her help. Unfortunately, not in the way I’ve dreamt of... -
![Flynn: BWWM, Surrogate Pregnancy, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe, BWWM Club]()
Flynn: BWWM, Surrogate Pregnancy, Billionaire Romance by Katie Dowe, BWWM Club
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy surrogacy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club. Ryleigh Boyle, a lawyer bouncing back from a messy breakup, never imagined she’d agree to be a surrogate for her friend’s brother, Flynn—much less fall for him! Now, navigating pregnancy and her busy legal career, Ryleigh finds herself in an unexpected new chapter in her life... -
![The Principal's Secret Son ( BWWM Romance) - The Midlife Magic: Love Over 40 by Nia Wilson]()
The Principal's Secret Son ( BWWM Romance) - The Midlife Magic: Love Over 40 by Nia Wilson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlex was a one-night stand eleven years ago. I never thought I'd lay eyes on him again. He was jetting off somewhere far, and I didn't even snag his last name, let alone his digits. Yet, fate had other plans, and a few months down the line, I found myself staring at two pink lines. Now, our son is ten years old, and I’m heading to the principal’s office to address a bullying problem... -
![The Sheikh’s Convenient Bride by Leslie North]()
The Sheikh’s Convenient Bride by Leslie North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a desperate attempt to get out from her father’s control, Nora Williams agrees to marry a man she doesn’t love. But she’s shocked when her old friend, Sheikh Rashid, whom she hasn’t seen in years, begs her not to go through with it. Even more surprising? Rashid has a proposal. Literally. Nora should marry him instead...Categorized as:
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![The Sheikh's Surprise Twins by Leslie North]()
The Sheikh's Surprise Twins by Leslie North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHolly Remington can’t believe the burning chemistry she feels with Sheikh Malik Abdul-Rahman. It’s like getting knocked in the head with a baseball bat—except far more pleasant. Though she’s supposed to be all business while her company tries to win a lucrative development contract in the oil-rich country of Qadir, Holly simply can’t stop herself from happily succumbing to his charm...Categorized as:
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