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text 2019-01-14 11:00
Cover Reveal! Hardest Fall (Dominion #2) Juliette Cross!

 

Welcome, Readers! Today, I have a wonderful cover reveal for you - Hardest Fall - the 2nd book in the Dominion series by Juliette Cross! Enjoy and don't forget to add it to your shelf!

 

 

 


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Title/Author: HARDEST FALL by Juliette Cross

Release Date: February 25, 2019

 


Blurb:

 

The tattooed demoness, Bone, doesn’t like anything except the magical weapons she makes. But she has hidden talents few know about. When I was brought to her near death, she used her Seraph song to manipulate flesh and bone to save me. But she wasn’t happy about it.

 

Now I must return the favor. Even though she refuses to take sides in the apocalypse, there’s one job she’s not willing to do for the demon prince Rook. If she doesn’t, her head will end up on a spike. Of course, but I will do anything to protect this fierce woman—and not just because she saved me.

 

So now we’re both off to kill a demon—or three—and possibly save the world.

 

 

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28764747-hardest-fall

 

 

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Author - https://www.juliettecross.com/dominion

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/series/237514-dominion

 

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5K8LZJ?ref=series_rw_dp_labf

 

 

.5 The Deepest Well
1 The Darkest Heart
2 Hardest Fall

 

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COMING FEBRUARY 25, 2019!

 

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Juliette lives in lush, moss-laden Louisiana where she lives with her husband, four kids, and black lab, Kona.

 

Multi-published author of paranormal and urban fantasy romance, she loves reading and writing brooding characters, mysterious settings, persevering heroines, and dark, sexy heroes.

 

From the moment she read JANE EYRE as a teenager, she fell in love with the Gothic romance. Even then, she not only longed to read more novels set in Gothic worlds, she wanted to create her own.

 

Website - http://juliettecross.com/

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7795664.Juliette_Cross

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/juliette-cross

 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/juliettecrossauthor

 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Juliette__Cross

 

Pintrest - http://www.pinterest.com/crossjuliette/

 

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Juliette-Cross/e/B00MQ18Z1W/

 


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review 2018-09-07 11:00
Release Week Revew! Dark Sentinel (Dark #32) Christine Feehan!
Dark Sentinel - Christine Feehan

 

 

In an explosive novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, a human woman ignites the desire of her Carpathian lifemate--and of an ancient vampire with a score to settle.

 

After the devastating loss of her entire family, Lorraine Peters heads to the woods searching for peace of mind and anything to quell the anger in her soul. Instead, she stumbles upon a scene of horrific violence, as one man lies helpless in the face of three attackers.

 

Andor Katona's existence has been a harsh one, living for centuries as a monk in the Carpathian Mountains. Unable to find his lifemate, he almost welcomes his release from a colorless and unfeeling world at the hands of the vampire hunters who have mistaken him for their prey. That is, until a whirling ball of fury bursts onto the scene, determined to save him.

 

In one glimpse, in one breath, Andor recognizes Lorraine as his lifemate, but it will take more than their telepathic connection to convince her of their immortal bond. Lorraine is a lethal combination of cunning and courage. So much so that she captures the attention of a master vampire, one who has already lost what was once irreplaceable to him. One who will strike with deadly precision at Andor and his ancient Carpathian comrades in a war to end all wars. . .

 

 

The newest book in the world of the Carpathian is a spectacular read full of electrifying suspense, volatile action and carnal passion. Andor and Lorraine are two solid, enthralling characters that easily draw you into their story but it’s their exciting relationship that keeps readers glued to the pages from the very beginning. The relationship is a bit rocky because of the situation and their differences which causes some emotional turmoil, but like all lifemate romances, the magnetic attraction sizzles from their core and refuses to be denied.

 

The story starts off with some intense, thrilling excitement and continues to keeps on the edge with lots of fast paced, explosive action and anticipation building thrills. This novel flows smoothly from page to the next while the hunters go up against vampires that have a diabolical plan and seem to have formed an army. Surprising twists and turns keeps the characters on their toes and defeating this enemy may just take more hunters than they have.

 

I was unable to put Andor and Lorraine’s story down until I had read every last word of this spectacular Carpathian story, the world just keeps getting more fascinating and the author continues to wow readers with her creative imagination and wonderful world building. I especially love the flying carousel that she brought to vivid life and how lifelike the characters and thrilling danger is while I suspended in her world.

 

 

Author's Book Page - https://www.christinefeehan.com/darkbooks/dark_sentinel.php

 

 

Add Dark Sentinel to your shelves at:

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37457488-dark-sentinel

 

BookBub - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37457488-dark-sentinel

 

 

Dark Sentinel is the 32nd book in the Dark series

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/series/41089-dark

 

Author - https://www.christinefeehan.com/darkbooks/index.php

 

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B00CJ8T1WE/ref=dp_st_0451490088

 

 

which includes -

 

1 Dark Prince
2 Dark Desire
3 Dark Gold
4 Dark Magic
5 Dark Challenge
6 Dark Fire
7 Dark Dream (in Dark Nights)
8 Dark Legend
9 Dark Guardian
10 Dark Symphony
11 Dark Descent (in Dark Nights)
12 Dark Melody
13 Dark Destiny
14 Hot Blooded (in Darkest at Dawn)
15 Dark Secret
16 Dark Demon
17 Dark Celebration
18 Dark Demon
19 Dark Curse
20 Dark Slayer
21 Dark Peril
22 Dark Predator
23 Dark Storm
24 Dark Lycan
25 Dark Wolf
26 Dark Blood
27 Dark Crime (Edge of Darkness)
28 Dark Ghost
29 Dark Promises
30 Dark Carousel
31 Dark Legacy
32 Dark Sentinel

 

 

in hardcover or ebook at:

 

Berkley - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/562835/dark-sentinel-by-christine-feehan/9780451490087

 

B&N - https://bit.ly/2w0c0aZ


BaM - https://bit.ly/2MlnRuf


Amazon - https://amzn.to/2MF6Ms2


Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/2Ovbauu


Audible - https://adbl.co/2AZcvb2


Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dark%20Sentinel/363108124


Kindle - https://amzn.to/2NLPmuT


Nook - http://bit.ly/2uuP2YH


iBook - https://apple.co/2uuWvqJ


Kobo - http://bit.ly/2Jf6d5T


GPlay - http://bit.ly/2NaSD5J

 

 

 

You can read chapter one at:

https://www.christinefeehan.com/darkbooks/dark_sentinel.php#excerpt

 

 

 

 

 

 

I live on the beautiful Northern California coast and draw much inspiration from the beauty around me. I've always been a writer, for as long as I remember. My sisters were forced to read all of my books from the time I could write a story on paper.

 

I love family. I love my brothers and sisters, my children, my grandchildren and my great grandchildren. My home was always full of kids and children give me so much joy.

 

I also love my "sisters of the heart", those friends who have supported me through my life, laughed with me, cried with me and loved me regardless of how crazy my life got. I am a strong supporter of women helping each other which is why I became a third degree black belt and taught self-defense to women who'd been abused.

 

I love people and dogs, good books and great coffee and I'm lucky to know just how blessed I am.

 

 

Website - http://www.christinefeehan.com/

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6268.Christine_Feehan

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/christine-feehan

 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christinefeehanauthor

 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AuthorCFeehan

 

InstaGram - https://www.instagram.com/authorcfeehan/

 

Pintrest - http://www.pinterest.com/authorcfeehan/

 

 

 

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review 2018-09-07 11:00
Review! Dasher's Fated Mate (Arctic Shifters #2) R.E. Butler!
Dasher's Fated Mate (Arctic Shifters Book 2) - R. E. Butler

 

 

When Mrs. Claus sneaks away from the North Pole on Christmas Eve, Santa sends out a security team to bring her home before dawn on Christmas Day. The team follows the tracking beacon in Mrs. Claus’s coat to downtown New York City, finding her in the crowded streets of the human city. They hustle her into an alley and use magic to take her home to North Pole City.

 

Merri Blevins has had a rough night. Not only was her adorable elf costume unavailable at the costume store, forcing her to take a Mrs. Claus costume, but she’s late for a Christmas Eve party in New York City. It’s cold, it’s crowded, it’s late, and a crazy woman dressed just like Merri bumps into her and nearly sends her toppling into the gutter. Could her night get any worse?

 

When Rhys is called by the security team to return to his bedroom after the Christmas Eve run because of a problem with Mrs. Claus, he realizes immediately that the woman wearing the traditional red dress is not Mrs. Claus but his fated mate. She’s human. She’s pissed. And he has to take her back to her human world before dawn or she’ll be trapped in North Pole City for a year. Can Rhys convince her to give him a chance to prove his worth as a mate, or will Merri demand she be taken home immediately? Only Santa knows what the future will bring.

 

 

Mrs. Claus has pulled a fast one in this delightfully sweet romance in the Arctic Shifters series. Rhys and Merri are wonderfully strong characters that warm the heart and brings smiles to the reader’s face. The charming holiday setting and the magical world of the North Pole adds a fascination and appeal to the story while the fast paced and smooth flowing plot holds readers in thrall with the building anticipation as the readers await to discover if Merri and Rhys can makes this ‘fated mate’ business into a relationship, after all only Santa knows what the future will bring. The author spins such a wonderful tale with some imaginative and magical shifters that are unique in several aspects which adds to the attraction of the story although I do wish it was a bit longer because I wasn’t ready to leave the captivating world.

 

 

Add Dasher's Fated Mate to your shelves at -

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31949542-dasher-s-fated-mate

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/books/dasher-s-fated-mate-arctic-shifters-book-2-by-r-e-butler

 

 

Dasher's Fated Mate is the 2nd book in the Arctic Mates series.

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/series/194047-arctic-shifters

 

Author - http://www.rebutlerauthor.com/books/arctic-shifters-series/

 

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076H9JVPW?ref=series_rw_dp_labf

 

 

which includes -

 

1 Blitzen's Fated Mate
2 Dasher's Fated Mate
3 Prancer's Fated Mate
4 Vixen's Fated Mate
5 Cupid's Fated Mate
6 Dancer's Fated Mate (November 19, 2018)
7 Donner's Fated Mate (November 26,2018)
8 Comet's Fated Mate (December 3, 2018)

 

 

in ebook at -

 

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Dashers-Fated-Mate-Arctic-Shifters-ebook/dp/B01LW9AWPS

 

Amazon-UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dashers-Fated-Mate-Arctic-Shifters-ebook/dp/B01LW9AWPS

 

B&N - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dashers-fated-mate-re-butler/1124590768

 

iBooks - https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dashers-fated-mate-arctic/id1153126694

 

Kobo - https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/dasher-s-fated-mate-arctic-shifters-book-two

 

Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/619572

 



A midwesterner by birth, R.E. lives on the East Coast now, enjoying the seagulls and the ocean. When she's not writing, you'll find her curled up with her Kindle, playing with her kids, or jonesing for chocolate.

 

Author of five series, R.E. loves to explore the supernatural and dream about what might be if people really did get furry once a month.

 

 

Website - http://www.rebutlerauthor.com/

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5332306.R_E_Butler

 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/R.E.ButlerAuthorPage

 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/rebutlerauthor

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/r-e-butler

 

 

 

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review 2018-09-01 11:00
Blog Tour with Excerpt, Giveaway & Release Week Review! Her Alpha Viking (Odin's Bastards #1) Sheryl Nantus!
Her Alpha Viking - Sheryl Nantus

 

 

BOOK SYNOPSIS


Former soldier Erik Harrison is a dead man walking. The sole survivor of an ambush, the guilt of losing his friends is crushing. He questions his own sanity, remembering the vision he saw as he was dying –– a battle angel come to collect his friends' souls.

 

Valkyrie Brenna Lund doesn't know why she failed in her duty to reap Erik's soul on the battlefield. He deserves his place with the other mighty warriors in Valhalla, and if she wants to return home, she has to kill him.

 

There are consequences for betraying the gods. But the closer Brenna and Erik become, the more they both want to risk everything for a future together. If only an immortal hunter weren’t sent to kill them both.

 

 

BOOK INFO
Her Alpha Viking by Sheryl Nantus
Series The Odin’s Bastards Series
Genre Adult Paranormal Romance
Publisher Entangled Amara
Publication Date August 27, 2018

 

 

As Erik and Brenna become closer, the more they realize they want to risk everything for a future together.

 

This mythological based story is fascinating and romantic with strong, compelling characters that easily draw readers in and refuse to let go. The romance of this story has quite a few obstacles in the way of the happily ever after, one of which is the fact that Brenna was sent to kill Erik in order to correct her mistake. This causes quite a bit of emotional confusion as they struggle to stay alive and fight their very magnetic attraction to each other and readers can’t help but become ensnared by their journey to their future. The romance is also on the sweet side as it is a first love for Victoria and because of what she is, she doesn’t have much understanding of what is happening between her and Erik which makes readers smile and even gives them a few chuckles.

 

The plot is steady paced and flows smoothly from beginning to end, although the battles do seem to move at a faster pace because they are so thrilling and really get readers’ adrenaline pumping. There is never a dull moment to be found as the intriguing story is full of intrigue and exciting twists and turns that keeps readers guessing during this well developed and mesmerizing world.

 

This captivating new world has a unique take on Norse Mythology, is full of Valkyries and soldiers, and captivating characters that ensure readers will come back for more.

 

 

Add to your shelves at:

 

Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40938794-her-alpha-viking

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/books/her-alpha-viking-by-sheryl-nantus

 

 


Her Alpha Viking is the 1st book in the Odin's Bastards series

 

http://www.sherylnantus.com/OdinsBastardsSeries.html

 

 

Amazon - https://amzn.to/2wjWy9O


Entangled Publishing - https://goo.gl/A8Nyy9


Barnes & Noble - https://goo.gl/Y9xZJA


Kobo - https://goo.gl/Msr8WG


iBooks - https://apple.co/2PzGae0


GPlay - http://play.google.com/store/books/details/Sheryl_Nantus_Her_Alpha_Viking?id=IAVnDwAAQBAJ

 

 

 

Freyja spied into your heart and knew you wouldn't be able to do it. She knew even before you did.


It should have been easy to take a tired, weary warrior. Even one like Erik.
The question now was why? This was the second time failing in her duty and she was no closer to finding out why.


She rubbed her face with her palm.


Brenna got to her feet and walked toward the bathroom. Maybe there was some sort of clue about him, something she could pick up. Her only memory of him before tonight had been almost a year ago and under very different circumstances.


The door was ajar, the water running. She edged close enough to look in.
The breath caught in her throat as she gazed at Erik Harrison, his bare torso gleaming with sweat in the dim light. The shredded remains of his shirt lay on the floor along with his jeans and shoes, kicked to the side in a jumbled heap. He wore only a pair of tight boxer briefs riding low on his hips.


It wasn't like she didn't know what a naked man looked like. Berserkers donned a scrap of bear fur as armor as they charged into battle, racing to a glorious death. Armored knights rode, encased in metal charging onto the battlefield. Soldiers from all times and places sat together in the Halls, fought every day and celebrated all night. She'd seen them all.


Including Erik, in the cage only a few hours ago, facing his opponent and going down to defeat wearing much the same as he had on now.


But this... this was different.


He wasn't perfect, far from it. Erik's chest was dotted with white puckered scars, some the size of nickels and others as short slashes. As he turned she saw his back and other, older marks showing previous battles. Yet it didn't seem to detract from the power coming off him in waves, the silent strength evident with every move, every shift of his body. The muscles were tight and well-defined, not an inch of fat on his frame.


He winced as he pressed a damp cloth to the mottled bruises over his left rib cage. Matty had focused in on that during the fight and it showed. The swollen cut over his eye had stopped bleeding and was already going down but it still warranted a cleaning and a fresh bandage.


She couldn't take her eyes off him. The toned muscles seemed to be calling to her urging her to soothe his distress with her touch, offer to take the pain away somehow. Images flashed through her mind of the couples she'd seen in the shadows of the Great Halls, lovers stealing away for some private time before the never-ending battles started at dawn.


Brenna clenched her fingers, digging her nails into the skin to stay still. A flash of heat between her legs shocked her and she pressed her knees together, cursing in silence.


What is this madness?

 

 

To celebrate the release of HER ALPHA VIKING by Sheryl Nantus, we're giving away for a $25 Amazon gift card!

 

LINK: http://bit.ly/2o4FEIl

 

 

GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS: Open internationally. One winner will be chosen to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. This giveaway is administered by Pure Textuality PR on behalf of Entangled Publishing. Giveaway ends 9/9/2018 @ 11:59pm EST. Entangled Publishing will send one winning prize, Pure Textuality PR will deliver the other. Limit one entry per reader and mailing address. Duplicates will be deleted.

 

 

SHERYL NANTUS is an award-winning romance writer published by Entangled, St. Martin's Press/Swerve, and Harlequin's Carina Press.

 

When she's not writing about hunky heroes, she is sipping tea, playing board games and writing haiku.

 

A total fangirl at heart, she met her husband through an online fanfiction community and currently lives in Pennsylvania.


AUTHOR LINKS:


Website - http://sherylnantus.com/


Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/AuthorSherylNantus


Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/SherylNantus


Goodreads - https://goo.gl/dxC4fs


Amazon - https://amzn.to/2P1Qjij

 

 

 

 


http://puretextualitypr.com




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review 2018-08-30 11:00
Release Week Review! Twilight Desires (Morgan Creek #3) Amanda Ashley!
Twilight Desires - Amanda Ashley

 

 

“A master of her craft.” —Maggie Shayne

 

Sofia Ravenwood was once fascinated by vampires—their seductive power, their inhuman strength, their dark desires. Then one of them attacked her family, and she threw out her goth attire and vowed to keep clear of her enemies. Until she heard about Ethan Parrish: a sweet, sizzling-hot former college football player, turned into a vampire against his will.

 

Wandering the deserted streets of Morgan Creek, Wyoming, Ethan’s sure he'll be alone forever—a monster like him deserves nothing else. Then beautiful, complicated Sofia agrees to meet him, fangs and all. The need she ignites in him is more than just the pulse of her blood or the scent of her skin. But he's not the only bloodsucker desperate to make her his own . . .

 

Praise for Amanda Ashley and Twilight Dreams

“A tender paranormal romance exploring love and family ties, and it’s tinged with intrigue and vengeance. . . . This portrait of new love is sweet and endearing.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Author Ashley is no stranger to paranormal romance . . . Intriguing.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Master storyteller Amanda Ashley weaves a classic vampire tale of sensual, spine tingling suspense.”
—Christine Feehan

 

 

Passion and excitement explodes from the pages of this thrilling traditional vampire romance as Sofia and Ethan try to overcome some traditional issues regarding vampires and some not so traditional ones. The characters are strong and convincing as they draw readers into their story as Ethan has trouble accepting what he is and has lots of worries that go along with being turned into a “monster,” while Sofia has to wonder if being with Ethan is the best thing for her and her future. This has lots of emotional turmoil that readers can understand as well as keeping them glued to the pages as they wonder if this couple will reach a happily ever after or will their difference be more than they can handle.

 

The plot is steady to fast paced plot and keeps readers hanging on the edge of their seat with lots of thrilling suspense as Sofia and Ethan not try to move forward but a fight with an enemy that has set his sights on Sofia and the town of Morgan Creek. This enemy takes some elaborate measures to get what he wants most of which are deadly and brings unknown elements into the mix. Which gives readers as well as Ethan and Saintcrow, quite a few surprising twists to become caught up in.

 

The author is instigating some changes to the town of Morgan Creek and I have to wonder where she is taking this thrilling and mesmerizing series, especially since I can imagine several different paths she could take from here which could mean more wonderfully spine tingling vampire romances to come for readers. Note: While the story may be in the more traditional style of vampire romance, it is in no way boring and readers are easily smitten and charmed by the sexy vampires of Morgan Creek.

 

 

Author book page - http://members.authorsguild.net/amandaashley/twilight_desires__12444.htm

 

 

Add Twilight Desires to your shelves at:

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37802513-twilight-desires

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/books/twilight-desires-by-amanda-ashley

 

 

Twilight Desires is the 3rd book in the Morgan Creek series -

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/series/189398-morgan-creek

 

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0785KFKDY?ref=series_rw_dp_labf

 

Morgan Creek includes


1 As Twilight Falls
2 Twilight Dreams
3 Twilight Desires

 

 

in print or ebook at

 

Kensington print - http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/36656

 

Kensington ebook - http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/36657

 

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=9781420147407

 

iBooks - http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781420147407?uo=8

 

GPlay - https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9781420147407&c=books

 

B&N - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9781420147407

 

Kobo - http://www.kobobooks.com/search/search.html?q=9781420147407

 

Hudson Booksellers - http://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/book/9781420147384

 

BaM - http://www.booksamillion.com/search?query=9781420147384&where=All

 

Target - https://www.target.com/p/twilight-desires-morgan-s-creek-by-amanda-ashley-paperback/-/A-53746319

 

IndieBound - http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781420147384

 

Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Twilight-Desires/838956859

 

 

Amanda Ashley is one of those rare birds—a California native. She's lived in Southern California her whole life and, except for the earthquakes, she loves it. She shares a home with her husband, as well as an adorable Pomeranian named Lady, a wild house sparrow named Tweety, and a tortoise who remains nameless. Amanda and her alter ego, Madeline, have written 60 books. Not bad for someone who started writing just for the fun of it. Her books have made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. You can get a sneak peek at her next book on her website AmandaAshley.com.

 

Website - http://www.amandaashley.com/

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/48190.Amanda_Ashley

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-ashley

 

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/vampyrewritr

 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmandaAshleyFanPage?fref=nf

 

 

 

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