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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne

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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne
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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 298
Cover Designer – Just Write Creations
Jake Holloway discovered his wife’s infidelity as she lay in a coma, carrying a child that may not be his.
Four years later, his heart remains closed to all emotion.
Lexie Morgan’s dream of a happily ever after ended the day she stood alone at the altar. The need to put distance between her and the pain puts her in the path of feral hogs and Jake Holloway’s life. Neither is prepared for the intense attraction.
When Lexie meets his four-year-old daughter, Katie, the timid child with downcast eyes steals her heart.
Forced to rely on Jake’s assistance, it’s impossible to ignore the escalating pull.
But the past never dies, and resurrected hurts threaten their fragile bond.
Will the ever-changing Texas winds hold them together or reduce their love to dust?

~ AMAZON ~

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Dana Wayne fulfilled a lifelong dream to become a published author at the age of sixty-six with the release of her first book, Secrets of The Heart. Since then, she has self-published six more highly regarded and award-winning novels and a cookbook. Among her work’s many awards are the prestigious international Best Indie Book Award 2021, Bronze Medal from Readers Favorite 2022, two Finalist awards in Page Turner Book Awards 2023, and the prestigious International Book Impact Award 2024.

 

A strong advocate for new writers, she started a podcast in 2020 called A Writers Life, where she shares her experiences and provides tips on writing, inspiration, and education.

A sixth-generation Texan, she still resides in the Piney Woods. She is a sought-after speaker and a frequent guest on various writing blogs. A die-hard romantic, her heart-warming stories are filled with strong women, second chances, and happily ever after.

When she isn’t writing or spending time with family, she is an avid crafter, especially Christmas-related items, her favorite being tabletop Christmas trees, a craft she learned from her mother.

 

She is a long-time member of the Writers League of Texas, East Texas Writers Association, Northeast Texas Writers Association, and East Texas Writers Guild.

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Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Ashley Westerman

I really enjoyed listening to this story I had a really hard time turning it off and going to work. Listening made my commute so much better. This hit me right in the feels, it was beautifully told. The narrator did a great job of making me feel like I was there. Bea is such a strong female character that has been through a lot and remained strong throughout everything. I would definitely recommend listening to this, you’re missing out if you don’t!

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

I really enjoyed listening to this story. Beulah has moved to a small town in Texas after her grandmother passed away. She buys a merchantile store with the money she inherited and it is her new beginning. She moved from New York as she felt unwanted there not only by the people she thought were her friends, but her own parents. Poor Beulah grew up thinking and feeling like she was ugly due to a scar on her face received during an accident. This especially seems true to her after a broekn engagement to a man that didn’t want her just the fortune she would eventually end up with. The only person that ever showed her unconditional love and support was her grandmother. Lucian ended up in the small Texas town two years prior to Beulah. Although they didn’t know each other their families were in the same social circle. They both have a lot in common as they will soon come to find out. As their attraction grows both parties start to open up and reveal their pasts but are both afraid of getting hurt. Soon enough the people they were trying to get away from come barging back into their lives unexpectedly. Will they be able to keep budding romance alive or will their pasts be too much to overcome?

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

5 Stars

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne

 

Unveiling Beulah is my first Audible by this author and this narrator.   I truly enjoyed listening to this book and the narrator did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life using different tones . The characters are relatable and fully developed and made me feel like apart of the story.  This is a wonderfully written story where the past and the present collide. Can Lucian and Bea find love and happiness? I highly recommend listening to this fast paced story that once you start listening you won’t want to stop until the end. I definitely will be looking at what other books this author  has written. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Bea Lockhart is not only a strong woman. She has endured so much in her life. The Scar on her face did not help much. Even her father considered her damaged goods. After running her fathers shop, she just got tired of being put down. So she left and moved to a small town in Texas. Lucian Moreau is set into an arranged marriage by his grandfather. With all the money he ever earned, discovered his bride was only out for his money. Well he wants more, so he packs up and moves to Texas. These two lonely hearts need to find love and family. Will this happen for them? Or will they stay hidden? The author wrote this amazing story. It is fast paced and grabs you in the first chapter. I love Bea and Lucian! The struggles that have rained upon them are some we ourselves face as well. That is what made this book so easy to listen to. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did.

 

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Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is my first audible by this author.  I enjoyed listening to it and I look forward to listening to more by this author.  I enjoyed how the narrator brought the story to life by using different tones.  They brought the story to life and made it easy to imagine.  A story where the past and present collide.  A story where deception and rejection is strong throughout the years.  What will happen with these two souls and will they ever find a love that will last?  The characters are connectable and kept me coming back for more.  This is an easy story to listen to and entertaining.  I highly recommend this audible.

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Ashley Hasting

Bea Lockhart is a woman you do not mess with. She may be shy and conscious about her scar, but she is a smart business woman. She leaves her Father’s Mercantile in New York to have her own store and love in Texas. There she meets Lucian, once from New York, but ran from an engagement he didn’t agree to. The rest is there to listen to. Lots of friendship, family drama, romance, and even threats here and there.

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Kerry Baker

This book is one of those that took me by surprise. I was sure that I would enjoy it but I didn’t expect to be drawn into the story the way I was. As I listened to the story being narrated I could so easily imagine everything that was happening. I was really interested in the main character as well. She was so strong and really seemed to carry the story.

I definitely became more invested in this story than I expected and I through it was a great book. I am looking forward to more work from  this author.

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Sunday Barnaby

Unveiling Beulah by Dana Wayne
Narrated by Katie Marchant
Five Stars

This is the second book have listened by this author. She really has great details for historical romances. B. and Luke make a great couple. I absolutely love grandpa and the uncles. The story flowed and I really didn’t want it to end.
This book was narrated by Katie Marchant. I’m going to be looking for more books narrated by her. Katie’s voice is very mellow and soothing. Excellent listen. I highly recommend!
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Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Jenique Bornman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Historical Romance is fast becoming one of my favorite genre’s. And this exceptional listen definitely contributed to it.
Physically and emotionally scared Bea decides to go to Texas to pave her own path away from the New York social scene. There she meets this strapping (always wanted to use that word) gentleman, who unbeknownst to her also fled the New York society.
Together the heal each other’s scars.
What more could you ask from a love story!!! What made this such a great book was the amazing character development and the authors extraordinary writing style.

Perfect Read!!!!

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Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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If I could give this story more stars I would… one of my favorite audio listens ever….This story is so incredibly beautiful between two people whom find each other in unexpected ways.

Bea Lockhart is shunned by her own family after an accident left Bea with a scar on her face….feeling like no one will love her she is hiding in the shadows of helping run her fathers business. Bea finds herself in a small town in Texas where she runs her own business, makes new friends who welcome her unconditionally and here she find Luc….her love. After a betrayal that led Luc to Texas to get away from his grandfather and an arranged marriage..Luc is a hardworking blacksmith and finds love and friendship with Bea. Will Bea and Luc find an everlasting love when the past comes to Texas and tries to destroy everything?

This story is beautiful and well written. I was totally into the narration from beginning to end. If you love a story with love and betrayal, I would highly recommend this listen….the narrator was fantastic as well and really brought the story to light. One of my favorite listens

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Shelly Kittell

5 out of 5 stars

Beulah and Luke come together in a beautiful love story of two people with issues. They have both been hurt and have come to a small town in Texas, to try again. Beulah is a strong woman with lots of determination. Because she has a physical scar on her face, she tends to stay in the background. I do love how Luke makes her feel and helps her remember that she is a woman. Watching their relationship develop and grow is a treasure and truly makes this story a treat to listen to. The narration is pleasant but could stand a little more emotion and variation to it. Overall, I would recommend this story. This author has wonderful writing. Whether just the book or the added narration to it, the stories are always wonderful. You get an honest and realist feel to the story. Always engaging and keeping you wanting more.

Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne

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Unveiling Beulah Audiobook by Dana Wayne
Genre – Historical Romance
Listening Length – 7 hours 26 minutes
Narrated by – Katie Marchant

She’s running from the past

The jagged scar on Bea Lockhart’s face never lets her forget she’s damaged goods, unsuited for marriage or society. Hidden in the shadows, she efficiently runs her father’s fashionable New York mercantile, making it the place for the social elite to shop.

But her soul cries out for more, making her easy prey for a handsome rogue who ultimately destroys her trust. Shattered, she flees to a small town in Texas.

He wants a family

Lucian Moreau was raised by his wealthy, unsympathetic grandfather. An educated world traveler, he had everything a man could want.

Except a family.

When his grandfather proposes an arranged marriage between two powerful New York dynasties, Luc agrees, believing the union will provide what he lacks. 

         Instead, betrayal forces him to see the charade his life has become. Angry and hurt, he leaves everything behind to start over in Texas.

         Past and Present Collide

Haunted by deception and a lifetime of loneliness and rejection, these two lost souls find love at last.

But when past and present come together, will their love be strong enough to stop the collision from destroying their future?

~ AMAZON ~

Multi-awarding winning author Dana Wayne is a sixth-generation Texan and still resides in the Piney Woods. A sought-after speaker and die-hard romantic, her stories are filled with strong women, second chances, and happily ever after.

“I’ve had a love affair with words my whole life and from an early age, aspired to write. That dream became a reality with the release of my first book in the summer of 2016. I was over the moon when it received first place in a state-wide contest, and I never looked back.

“I’m all about the romance; that excursion two people take from ‘I’ll never love again’ to ‘Happily Ever After’. My stories are very character-driven versus plot-driven and typically include a splash of humor and suspense. While they are a bit steamy at times, I believe true romance is about emotion, not sex, and the journey is more important than the destination. “

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Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Katie Matthews

Chasing Hope Audiobook

By Dana Wayne

4 stars

 

I really enjoyed listening to this audio book. The story was really lovely and I adored the characters. The narrator in particular did a great job of trying to bring the characters to life. I loved listening to Sky and Max’s relationship evolve over the story – they were both really nice characters and I was really rooting for them. I loved Sky’s daughter too, she was sweet and sassy at the same time! There were some great secondary characters too especially Big John! I also think the author did a great job with some of the more sensitive topics addressed in this story!

A great audio book and one I would highly recommend!

 

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Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Little Maddie was so cute with her matchmaking scheme. Even though she doesn’t realize exactly what it meant to “have a male companion” in the context she heard the term, she believes that their next door neighbor Max will make the perfect companion for her mother. Having no filter whatsoever she tells the both of them her thoughts on the matter and gets the ball rolling.

Skylar was once on the path to becoming a nurse, but when she met Maddie’s father her dreams changed. Things got rocky between them when Maddie had health issues after birth and they ended up divorcing. Now as a single mother Skylar was doing everything she could to keep a roof over their head and food on their table by working as a waitress at a local diner. Will she find someone who will accept that her daughter is part if the deal when dating her?

Max Logan is back from his long stint as a Marine. He’s got battle scars that are both visible and invisible. He isn’t looking for a relationship when his beautiful neighbors daughter came barging into his life. Max can’t help but be drawn to the intelligent girl and answer all her inquisitive questions. When he hears that he would make the perfect companion to her mother he can’t help but start to invision the results. Will he be able to move past some of his demons and open his heart to the possibility of love?

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Robin Rankin

Chasing Hope

What a great story.  Max and Skylar fit together so perfectly from the beginning and having precious Maddie there certainly didn’t hurt things between them.

I understood a lot of what Skylar was going through as a single mother and her daughter being her first priority.   And she was just amazing even though she let her pride get in the way.

Max has the ghosts of his past and his time in the Corp., but he doesn’t allow them to control him most of the time.

The narrator John Tanner had a very soothing voice, almost like a parent reading to his child but also did a great job bringing each and every character to life.

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Ashley Hasting

Max Logan was a soldier who had to go to rehab after his duty. He’s always wanted a family with love and not loneliness anymore. Skylar is a single mom barely making it by with her daughter Maddie hoping for someone to love. Maddie hears about her mom needing a ‘male companion’ and thinks Max is the guy. This was a great listen with love, drama, family, and friendship.

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Kerry Baker

This is an overall lovely story about characters finding their way to their chance at a happy family. The characters were easy to relate to and were so good because the author didn’t try and hide their flaws. I loved the way the author dealt with the issue of PTSD. It felt like a sensitive approach but one that still conveyed the seriousness of the issue.

I enjoyed experiencing the book in the audio version too as it really helped me to visualise more everything happening. It took no effort to be pulled along by the story and it was great to have it playing. This is a wonderful book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is my first audio book by this author which I enjoyed listening to.  I enjoyed how the narrator brought the story to life using different tones.  This is an engaging story about healing and how a child can help that healing.  I enjoyed how the narrator made the characters realistic and they made the story for me.  They are connectable and strong.  This is an easy and entertaining story to listen to.  There is great growth of the plot throughout.  Their chemistry is great and you can feel that through the narrator.  This is a great story to listen to on my way to work and back.  I highly recommend this audiobook.

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Max Logan was a Marine. After losing so much he returns home, but PTSD recurs in his dreams. Therefore he has given up on having a family. Skyler Ward and her young daughter have moved in next door. Maddie hears all and tells all. She is not afraid to approach Max and starts with her questions. But will she stop there? Will Max let Skyler and Maddie befriend him? Will there be a HEA? This author has written this steamy and fast paced story. Her characters are easy to fall in love with. Maddie may be 7, but she is a typical kid with questions to be asked. While this is a romance story, I think it goes deeper with having PTSD in the story. Second chance is just that second chance at love, second chance at making a better life for all involved. I must say this author has pulled out all the stops in this story. I was hooked before chapter one ended.

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Cutest. Family story. Ever. Oh my gosh! Listen to this book. The narrator has the perfect voice and makes the story come to life. Sky, a single mother who would do anything for her daughter Mattie, lives in a small town and does her best. Max, a veteran who has his own demons, lives next door and does everything he can to take care of everyone. Read this book. It will warm your heart and give you characters to use as role models! Love this! Keeping it in my audio library forever!

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by M Policicchio

Max Logan is a Marine recovering from wounds suffered during his time in the service, physical and mental.  Max moved back to the one place he felt was the closest thing he had to home.  It was working well for him.  He had a steady job, a routine, friends and he was getting better.  The only thing missing in his life was something he never thought he would find, love. 

 

Maddy Ward is the very precocious 7 year old daughter of his neighbor and waitress at the local diner.  Maddy always says hello, talks, and has questions for him when she sees him.  Maddy has determined that her mother needs a boyfriend And, she thinks Max is the perfect choice.  

 

Skylar Ward has been burned by the one man she was supposed to be able to trust, her husband.  Since he chose to walk away, Skylar has been everything to her daughter.  Now as Maddy is playing matchmaker, Skylar is finding that she might be ready for a relationship again.  But it is never that easy.  There is so much standing in their way, including past secrets and old flames.  

 

I loved how the story focused on his problems.  Yes, Sky had some baggage but she didn’t need to be protected or saved.  She needed to be loved, treasured, and respected.  Max had to work through his stuff before they could be together.  She was rescuing him.  Beautiful.  I thoroughly enjoyed the listen.  Excellent story with a little heat. 

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

This was absolutely a wonderful story to listen to. This is the story of 2 people that come together with love and healing.
Max Logan is back home after being wounded in combat. Not only he has battle scars but also his emotional scars that burden him as well, Skylar Ward is a single mom doing her best to make ends meat while caring for her daughter, Maddie. When Max offers to help Skylar with her car, this leads to a friendship at first. As Max slowly breaks down his walls around his heart, he lets Skylar in as well as Maddie.

There are a few twists and turns along the way……that really brought this book together. This is a wonderful, feel good listen. I loved the characters, especially Maddie…I love how the author makes her wise beyond her years…and having Max and Skylar come together to heal each other in their heart and souls. Truly heartwarming.

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Amanda Glaspie

This was a cute romance about two people who didn’t know they needed love. Skylar, a single mom to Maddie finds herself in a small town where everybody knows your name. Max is a former Marine who recently moved back after being injured to his hometown. Lol and behold, fate named Maddie brought the two together. This was a simple romance about two people who needed each other and learned to trust again despite things going against them.

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Deborah White

It was a great story to listen to, and although at times hearing the narrator attempt to do the voice of Maddie was a little off putting it wasn’t enough to distract from the beautiful storyline of Sky, Max and Maddie. This story had a wonderful blend of charisma, sass, and empathy. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would be interested and reading other stories by the author.It was a great story to listen to, and although at times hearing the narrator attempt to do the voice of Maddie was a little off putting it wasn’t enough to distract from the beautiful storyline of Sky, Max and Maddie. This story had a wonderful blend of charisma, sass, and empathy. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would be interested and reading other stories by the author.

Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Shelly Kittell

5 out of 5 stars

This story is such a beautiful one. Max and Skylar come across each other in this town due to Maddie, Skylar’s daughter. Maddie. She will crack you up. She is a very inquisitive 8 year old. She is precious and precocious. Mom needs a male companion, according to her (not a boyfriend or a husband). The story is both serious and funny. I found the story and the characters relatable. The small town and it’s gossip chain is just like the town I grew up in. Before you can blink, everyone knows your business. The struggles that Max and Skylar go through in trying to build their relationship is nuts but they do stick with it and come out stronger. This is a couple I want to grow up and be like. The narrator felt a little old voice wise but he did a nice job. I do wish there had been a woman doing the female parts. That would be my only suggestion. It was a wonderful audio story.

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Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne

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Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne
Genre – Contemporary Romance, Military
Listening Length – 7 hours 30 minutes
Narrator – John Tanner

Max Logan longs for the joys of home and family he missed growing up in foster care. He fills that emotional void by becoming a kick-ass Marine, and for eighteen years, led his band of brothers from one hell-hole to another. Until the one that nearly destroyed him.

Sixteen months of therapy and rehab put his body back together, but some wounds can’t be seen. Some can’t be healed.

Skylar Ward dreams of a life that includes someone beside her. Someone to share her life and be a father to her young daughter. But if she learned anything from her failed marriage, it was that you don’t rush into a relationship. Only Max Logan sparks her interest. But the handsome, brooding war hero remains aloof.

Seven-year-old Maddie Ward overhears a neighbor tell her mom she needs a male companion and immediately decides Max will do just fine. He needs a family. They need him. She just has to figure out how to make that happen.

Can a precocious child be the catalyst that heals and brings them all together, or will ashes of the past bury hope forever?

~ AMAZON ~

Dana Wayne fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a published author in June of 2016 with the release of her first book, Secrets of The Heart, which garnered first place in a state wide contest, and she never looked back. Since then, she has published six additional award-winning romance novels and two cookbooks.

“The journey from writer wanna be to award-winning author wasn’t easy. But I never gave up. I kept reaching for my dream, because if you can dream it, you can achieve it.”

A sixth-generation Texan, she still resides in the Piney Woods where she routinely speaks to book clubs, writers’ groups, and other organizations and is a frequent guest on numerous writing blogs. A die-hard romantic, her heart-warming stories are filled with strong women, second chances, and happily ever after.

She is a long-time member of Writers League of Texas, East Texas Writers Association, Northeast Texas Writers Organization, East Texas Writers Guuild, and Authors Marketing Guild, LLC.

When she isn’t writing or spending time with family, she is an avid crafter, especially Christmas related items, her favorite being table top Christmas trees, a craft she learned from her mother.

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The Detail by Dana Wayne – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Romantic suspense
A detective story with suspense, intriguing storyline and lots of heartfelt interaction. I enjoyed this story and the characters. The writing is really easy to read and I devoured the pages. There are many layers to the story and I was never left wanting. I will definitely be checking out more from this author.

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The Detail by Dana Wayne – Review by Jess Engel

The DetailThe Detail by Dana Wayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Read this one! What a great, fast-paced story! I loved Jessica and Seth’s story. Partners with a palpable attraction, but each not knowing they like one another. Their developing relationship and romance draws the reader in and adds an element depth to the story, enhancing the suspenseful and thrilling pieces of the story. The author weaves the suspense in throughout the story and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. I was turning the pages and read this in just a couple of sittings (and maybe lost some sleep) because I couldn’t put it down. The overall development of the characters and story culminated in an amazing read. I can’t wait to read another by this author!

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The Detail by Dana Wayne – Review by Kelli Harper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very well written, The Detail, is the first book I have read by this author. Full of action and some suspense. This book will have you on the edge of your seat in some points. The Male and Female main characters are partners as law enforcement officers, and they are attracted to each other yet the other has no clue how they feel. The fact that it is mutual, and they haven’t shared this with each other yet is the first in a long progression of suspenseful moments in this story. The storyline has substance, and the characters are well developed and very interesting. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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