Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R. L. Dunn – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Secure DesireSecure Desire by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R. L. Dunn was my first read by this author and I can’t really find any reason to not stalk this authors page to find out when the rest of the series is available. I absolutely loved this book. The characters were strong real men and the they knew how to keep their women safe.

Ian chase is a great main character. He has a chance meeting with Cassie and all the feelings he felt 6 years prior come rushing back. 6 years ago she wore an engagement ring when he met her, and now she doesn’t. He convinces Cassie to go for coffee with him but he doesn’t realize even though Cassie is single, she is very much unavailable.

Cassie is working an assignment with the FBI and is placed at a table with people who are part of her past that she cannot really remember. Well that night, everything come crashing down. Cassie life changes in one horrible night. There are many attempts on her life and with each one, I was on the edge of my seat.
The book had ALOT of characters. Some were known by first name, last name or military nickname so sometimes I had to reread the page to fully understand what I read. This was a dark read when everything is brought up from Cassie’s past and the torture she endured. I’m usually not a fan of dark reads but this was a great read and loved it. I cannot wait for more in this series to get some more of these character!!

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Winging It (Destiny Rules Series Book 1) by Lisa Gail Green – Review by Maura Harper

Winging It (Destiny Rules Series Book 1)Winging It by Lisa Gail Green
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun book this is. It’s light and angsty and funny and has fantastic world building.

It is the story about a 16 year old boy who has a life changing event happen and this the story about he he navigates then changes he is embarking on.

This is one of those stories that is light hearted and also has an underlying message about love and kindness and being a good “human being”. While I am not the target demographic, i thoroughly enjoyed this tale and look forward to reading the second book in the series.

Review by @mauraharper

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Kerry Baker

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen is the first book in the Silent Secrets series. This is a fast paced book that will keep you utterly fixated right to the last page.
As a new author to me I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book. And o have to be honest, I wasn’t particularly drawn in by the cover or the description. However I decided to give it a go anyway – they do say never judge a book by its cover and this is the perfect example of why.
From page one I was hooked. This was fast paced and intense all the way through. I loved the characters. They were so well done. The author created them to compliment the story perfectly.
This was a thrilling adventure and one I would highly recommend.

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Lies Come True (The Avery Hart Trilogy Book 1) by Emerald O’Brien – Review by Lisa Brydalski

Lies Come True (Avery Hart Trilogy, #1)Lies Come True by Emerald O’Brien
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lies Come True is the first book in the Avery Hart series by author Emerald O’Brien. As a fourteen-year-old girl, new student at a new high school, Avery Hart is attacked on her walk home from school. For the past ten years Avery has struggled to get over what happened in the past. Nobody believed her story when she was young, now the attacker is back and coming for her.
I enjoyed this story for the most part although I did struggle from time to time. The story got disjointed at times making it kind of hard to follow. The storyline was a good one and I didn’t see the twist at the end coming so now I look forward to reading the next book to see what happens next. Hopefully book 2 doesn’t leave me confused, ties up some loose ends and flows better than the first.

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Book 4) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Kerry Baker

Misfortune of Vision (Druid's Brooch #4)Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas is the fourth book in the Druid’s Brooch series. I would personally highly recommend reading this series in order as the characters and the storylines are interlinked. Reading out of order won’t give the same reading experience in my opinion.
As usual the author has created a wonderful story with such detailed characters. She draws you into Orlaghs world with ease and keeps the pages turning. This is a great series and one I would recommend.

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Lies Come True (The Avery Hart Trilogy Book 1) by Emerald O’Brien – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Lies Come True (Avery Hart Trilogy, #1)Lies Come True by Emerald O’Brien
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lies Come True is the first book in the Avery Hart Trilogy by Emerald O’Brien. It is the first book I have read by this author but I loved it. The cover art drew me in, and the suspense filled story line kept me engaged until the end. I cant wait to read book 2. Avery Hart escapes an attack in the woods as a teenager, and spends years in therapy as a result. Just when she has a handle on life, the killer turns back up. First a body of a young woman is found in a park in the same town. Then a second victim manages to escape, and the stories are eerily similar. Avery works with the detectives and victim to try to help solve the crime and put her fears to rest. Very intense suspense filled book, but I loved it!

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The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns Book 2) by Brandi Elledge – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns Book 2)The Queen of Witches by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Queen Of Witches (Wheel Of Crowns Book 2) by Brandi Elledge

5-stars

The Queen Of Witches is a fast paced and easy to read novel that can be read as a standalone in this series. It follows main character Charlie and Jamison as they search for a lost key. Talon is the antagonist in this novel who is very secretive and persuasive. He seemed charming at first though. I loved how honest and straight forward Jamison’s character was. He basically laid everything down before helping Charlie learn to control her new powers. Charlie was definitely my favorite character because she had so many similarities to myself. I loved that she trusted her but and let her bff Tandi be part of everything. The storyline was addictive and easy to follow since it was full of amazing characters. My imagination went wild with this novel. I look forward to reading more in this series and definitely recommend not only this book but the first book in this series as well.

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Book 4) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Erica Fish

Misfortune of Vision (Druid's Brooch #4)Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas is the fourth book in the Druid’s Brooch series. You do not need to read the previous books but after reading this book you will want to read the other books in the series. The one thing I loved about this series so far is that you can really see the story in your mind’s eye. I did not realize how fast i was reading because I was enjoying the story so much.This story is about Orlagh who is a Seer for the King of Ireland. The king has express to Orlagh that he does not want any prophecies of war or destruction. Orlagh went on a quest to find a worthy heir to her magical brooch. Will Orlagh find her heir? Will the king heed her warnings?

Wild Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells – Review by Angela Hayes

Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Wild Bastard is the third book in the Dark Sparrows Series by India Kells. This is a HOT, suspenseful, dramatic and gripping second chances story- full of danger, action, chemistry, secrets, twists, revenge, an evil adversary, drama, intrigue, and romance.
This book is a real page turner, I couldn’t put it down and ended up devouring it in only a few hours. The story was really well written and has a multi-layered and complex storyline that was deftly woven into an exciting and incredibly entertaining read. There were a lot highly charged situations that occurred throughout the story, keeping me flipping pages to find out what would happen next.
I have been waiting for Kai and Izzy’s story to release, so I had pretty high expectations- but I needn’t have worried, because Ms. Kells didn’t disappoint and delivered everything I could have hoped for…. and more! I love Kai and Izzy- they were fantastic and drawing me into the story, and pulling me along on quite a ride!!!
I really recommend this story! You are sure to love it just as much as I have.
I can’t wait to see what she does next!!!

Thank You, Ms. Kells!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Lies Come True (The Avery Hart Trilogy Book 1) by Emerald O’Brien – Review by Stefanie Carney

Lies Come True (Avery Hart Trilogy, #1)Lies Come True by Emerald O’Brien
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lies Come True is one very fast paced read that kept me flipping the pages. I found this book to have a lot of twists, I was always on my toes trying to figure out the mystery but sometimes it could be just a little bit too much. This is the first book in the Avery Hart Trilogy and I think that it set you up perfectly for the next installment. Emerald O’Brien did a great job with the characters and interweaving them so subtly throughout the lives of Avery and Noah, I was never sure where they stood in the story and I appreciated that. I questioned my instincts a lot while I read this story and not a lot of books make me do that. While I think that it may have been a bit overwrought at times, like too many twists, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read the second one and find out some answers.

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The Vampire Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 3) By Brandi Elledge – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Vampire Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 3)The Vampire Queen by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Vampire Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 3) By Brandi Elledge
5 Stars!!!!!

This is the third book in the series and I have to say I was not disappointed. The author just keeps the momentum going and I was glued to the pages. The characters are brought to life and you feel as though you are part of the story.

I love the fact that Tandi was actually special as well. I just found myself really drawn to her character from the second book and this third book really just drew me in closer. I love how Stephan and Tandi get together. I also found it refreshing that it wasn’t just obvious that they were mated and he played sort of indifferent to her. I love how the author brought the drama around the story and yet had that underlying romance. I will definitely be reading more from this author and I hope to read more from this series.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Series) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Stefanie Carney

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is great potential in this story. The characters are recognizable but yet they stand out with just the right amount of a twist to make them different from what you may have read before. The plot is great, even if it gets a little crazy for a while. I think that it would be an amazing story if it was just simpler. This book definitely helped me escape my own reality for a little while and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend reading this book without forming any preconceived notions based on your reading history so that you can enjoy this one of a kind thrill ride.

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen is a well written thriller that I worried I wouldn’t be able to get into, but let me tell you I COULD NOT put it down. There was never a dull moment in this book and storyline and well written characters are what held me to the very end.
Sloane, mafia princess, has her life turned upside down when her husband is caught by cops and starts talking. Him doing this also now has not just put a target on her father’s back but hers as well. She reached out to her friend from her school days but so unsure she can even trust him. Sloane’s journey makes her open her eyes to a new journey to self-discovery.
Bravo to this author and writing an amazing book and I cannot wait to read more in this series. I give this book four stars!!!

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Temptation and Seduction by L.M. Mountford – Review by Susan Mowdy

Temptation and SeductionTemptation and Seduction by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

OOOWEE! This was one hot and steamy read. This is a collaboration of hot short stories. These stories will appeal to anyone looking for something fast and different. They range from Mafia, friends to lovers, forbidden, and etc. There is something for everyone!

Each story definitely packed a punch and I loved each of them on their own. The only thing that I would’ve loved is if each of these stories were full length books and not short stories. They had me hooked and I was dying for more!

These are great if you have limited reading time or just looking for something fast to read!

Review by @listersda
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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Krista Beck

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blinded by Betrayal follows what happens to Sloane after her husband rolls over on her mafia family. In the mafia, spouses are responsible for each other’s actions. When rolls over they both must die. With a contract on her head, Sloane has to think fast and act faster. Running to an old friend of hers for help, leads Sloane to a life she could never have imagined. I love a good mafia book and I love a strong female lead even more, so this book was right up my alley. I really enjoyed this book. I would have liked to have read more on Sloane’s training and I could have done without the introduction to the Chateau. I ended up skipping through most of that. It just didn’t go with the story to me once I finished the book. BUT, I still loved the story and I can’t wait to read the next one!!

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Tainted Saint (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Moriah Venable

Tainted Saint (Hawke Family #5)Tainted Saint by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tainted Saint is the fifth novel in the Hawke Family series by Gwyn McNamee. This is my eighth novel by this author.

I am always excited when I hear that this author has a new book coming out. Especially when it comes to this series that I love so much.

Saint knows what he wants and he wants Caroline. Will she finally act on her feelings or will she run before anything can become on it?

I love the suspense and progression as the story continues.

I really enjoyed the the connection between Saint and Caroline.

With that ending, I am so excited for the next novel!

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Erin Wolf

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets)Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen, 4 stars.

Sloane is in a spot. Her husband turned rat on her and her family. Now that same family will want her dead. She knows the rules, but she didn’t cause this. Now she has to run for her life. On the way, she runs into an old friend who promises to help. He shows her a world she never dreamed of belonging to. But part of her knows that this is for her. Can she make it in the world of espionage?

This book is actually two stories in one, the second, being a short story. This book is incredible to me in that it takes steamy, erotic romance and mixes it with the suspense/spy world. It works so well too. The characters are interesting and believable. I really like Sloane and hope to read more about her. The story is quite interesting too. What do you do when you don’t really have a choice? Sloane is put in difficult situations, but she is a survivor. This crazy, unreal world is not something she envisioned to be her life, but she thrives just the same.

If you like stories with strong female characters and suspense which hot and steamy romance thrown in, this book is for you.

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Run to the Sea (Reigning Hearts Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Sara Oxton

Run to the Sea (Reigning Hearts, #1)Run to the Sea by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Run to the Sea by K.G. Fletcher a five-star read that will make you hear the waves of the ocean. This is the first novel in the Reigning Hearts series, and I can’t wait for the next one, the passion and compassion will captivate you and compel you to read each page. Your emotions will go through the ringer with this one as the author has a great way of sucking you in and making you care about characters, K.G. Fletcher makes you feel like a part of the story so much that you will taste the guilt on your tongue. It’s a great story and the rest of the series can’t come quickly enough.

Review by @saraoxo

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Problematic Love (Rogue Series Book 8) by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Katie Matthews

Problematic Love (Rogue Series Book 8)Problematic Love by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Danny Boy is one of those characters who throughout this whole series has intrigued me, he has definitely had his ups and downs, and some of those downs were particularly low but what I love about him is how he has come through everything and I loved that we got to find out more about him in the second part to his story. The author really has delved into some dark situations with her characters and I do find that I am hanging on her every word, I truly feel like I am living everything with them. The depth of her writing is amazing. I was so excited to catch up with other characters from previous stories too and see what is happening in their lives.
I really don’t want to spoil the story for others but I have to say I was so willing Danny and Amelia to find a way to make their relationship work and for Danny to realise that recovering addicts do deserve a second chance and do deserve a chance at love. There were some very emotional times in the story and some heart-breaking moments which had me reaching for the tissues. This really was an amazing conclusion to Danny Boys troubled life and story.
From book 1 to book 8 I have fallen in love with these characters and I absolutely adore this author. She has written some amazing stories about some wonderful, albeit broken at times, characters who I have truly taken into my heart. I cannot recommend this series enough and I will always look forward to reading more from Lara Ward Cosio in the future!

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The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns Book 2) by Brandi Elledge – Review by Lisa Helmick

The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns Book 2)The Queen of Witches by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns #2)
By Brandi Elledge
Rated 5 stars!

Another great book in the series! This seemed to move along so fast! Before I knew it I was half way through. Action, action and more action is in here. I am glad I’m not a character. I would need a breather. Phew! What did I love about this? Everything! Charlie and Tandi have an amazing friendship. I loved their discussions and Tandi added some great comments. Jameson is so different from his brother and I love how he doesn’t shy away from his destiny.

As in the previous book there is a slew of characters that we meet or have previously met. Some are helpful some are not. There are good ones and evil ones. They are all great for moving the story in a forward motion.

This is the second book in the series. While it can be read as a stand alone. I would recommend reading book 1 (The Werewolf Queen) to enhance your enjoyment of this One. Personally I think this is a great series and all Paranormal lovers SHOULD read it. I eagerly look forward to more in this series!

P.S. I love the cover! Look at that crown! Perfect!

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Tainted Saint (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Lucy Berson

Tainted Saint (Hawke Family #5)Tainted Saint by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tainted Saint (The Hawke Family Book 5) by Gwyn McNamee. This is the fifth book in the Hawke Family Series, I was so excited to read Saint and Caroline’s book!!! The anticipation has been building for awhile. The chemistry between these two is off the charts. There is suspense, drama and of course steamy romance. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed in this book.

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Wild Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel By India Kells – Review by Laura Furuta

Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel
By: India Kells
5 out of 5 stars

The story Wild Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells is a romantic suspense book. It is a story that at times had me turning pages to find out what was going to happen next. It grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go until you have read the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Isabel Osborne and Kai Jones. Isabel is a strong, intelligent, independent, beautiful, and stubborn woman. Kai is resourceful and who with his brothers have the objective of bringing down their father. Read this book for their amazing story. The book has scenes that are suspenseful and that had me on the edge of my seat. It also had my emotions going up and down. I grew to care about Kai and Isabel when reading this story and wanted them to find happiness. I also enjoyed reading about the additional characters that are included in the book. Some of them are familiar as I had read about them in the previous story. I enjoyed reading the bantering and interactions between the characters. Don’t miss out on the next exciting book in a wonderful series. Highly recommended reading.

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MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book Two: A Second Chance Stepbrother/co-CEO Romance By Deborah Ann – Review by Laura Furuta

MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book TwoMaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book Two by Deborah Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book Two: A Second Chance Stepbrother/co-CEO Romance
By: Deborah Ann
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book Two: A Second Chance Stepbrother/co-CEO Romance by Deborah Ann. The two stories are wonderful and had me hooked. They pulled me in and I found myself lost in the storyline and enjoying reading about the characters of Maddison Cole and Jaxon Jaimison. Maddison is an intelligent, kind, beautiful, and stubborn woman. She had her heart broken in the past when he left. He has just walked back into her life. She has never been able to get Jaxon out of her mind. Jaxon is a man that knows what he wants. It is Maddison. He is handsome, charming, and confident. He is determined that she will be his and vows that he will never leave her again. Can he convince Maddison to trust him? Although they have been apart from each other for years the attraction and emotions they feel for each other are strong. With Jaxon being her step-brother, a relationship could be considered forbidden. There is passion, sparks, and chemistry. What does the future hold for Maddison and Jaxon? Read this book to find out. I found myself saying “I will read just one more chapter,” and then reading far into the night. The story is romantic and there are some steamy moments that will make the temperature in the room rise. I grew to care about Jaxon and Maddison with each chapter that I read and I wanted them to find happiness. I enjoyed reading about the many other characters that are introduced who care and support Maddison and Jaxon. This is a set of books that I would suggest that you add to the top of your to-be-read list.

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Until Fools Find Gold (Providence Gold Book One) by Mary B Moore – Review by MELISSA AGENA

Until Fools Find GoldUntil Fools Find Gold by Mary B. Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Get ready to laugh til you cry and pee your pants! This book is not only hysterically funny, it is sad and a little bit dark too. But it is very sexy as well. Until Fools Find Gold: Happily Ever Alpha World is Book 1 in the Providence Gold Series by Mary B. Moore. I haven’t read any books by this author and after reading this book, I am now hooked! This book was definitely a page turner! I couldn’t put it down. In this story we follow Luna, she running from her father who abducted her from Vegas and wants to sell her to pay his debts. We also follow Noah, who is Luna’s best-friend’s brother. Apparently, they have been in love with each other for quite some time. His brother aka Luna’s best friend has repeatedly told him to stay away from him but since Luna returned back, he is definitely not listening. But since Luna went missing Noah is making it his life’s mission to get her back. This was a great story and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!

Review by @vegasdaisie

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Kerry Carr

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story. I was a bit unsure when the story went from the daughter of a mob boss on the run to her being trained for something. I didnt see that twist coming and i loved it.

Sloane is the daughter of a mob boss who orders a hit on her after her husband told the police all about the familys dealings.
Looking for a way out she meets an old friend who takes her to a place where she starts training to become something and someone else.

There is loads of adventure and lots of twists and turns which make it a enjoyable and entertaining read

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