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Conveniently Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Kendra Murphy

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a Millionaire, Caspian, has always gotten what he wants…until now. His dying uncle has threatened to take away the company that he’s spent his life working at. All of his money and assets will be ripped away unless he fulfills his uncles one request, to get married. Paisely is a small artist that’s struggling to pay her bills and on top of that is dealing with her mother in a coma. Caspian and Paisely are childhood friends which realize that they both need something, a wife and money. Just like every marriage, there are problems but that doesn’t mean the chemistry between them will fade…or will it.

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Seed on Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 1) by Michele Sims – Review by S. Bittles

Act I: Seed On Fire (Moore Family Saga, #1)Act I: Seed On Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Author gives us a romance story of early marriage obstacles, challenges and overcoming hard times individually and together as a couple.

Follow Cade and Lecia through the emotional rollercoaster as newlyweds and as new parents. The Author will have you feeling every bit of emotion with them as they face love, hardship, sacrifice, loss and forgiveness.

This book is a fast paced read, but also very smooth flowing. Such a beautiful love story filled with lovable characters, who have relatable struggles and at times, unpredictable fears around starting a family. Strong family bonds is the foundation of this saga.

This is my first read by this author and
I look forward to reading the next books in this saga. I think I’m going to want these books on my shelf!

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by S. Bittles

Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Continue following Miles and Bella as they face high emotional stakes of running a company as business partners while demands of marriage and family ensue. Miles is now facing the same relatable struggles of career vs family that we followed Cade through in Book 2.

The Author gives us yet another twist and a fast paced engaging read. Deep rooted family bonds and trust are the foundations to this saga as we follow our characters on their journey of love, passion, betrayal and suspense.

Can be read as a stand-alone but highly recommend reading this saga in order, especially the last two books where Miles and Bella’s story begins.

This book is even better than the last, I definitely want physical copies of this whole saga on my shelf!!

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A Moore Affair (Moore Family Saga Book 4) by Michele Sims – Review by S. Bittles

A Moore Affair (Moore Family Saga #4)A Moore Affair by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Continue following Miles and Bella as they begin their own journey of being newlyweds and new parents. Share every emotion with them as they overcome hard times that test their foundation of love they have built.

The Author continues to give a fast paced engaging read as we follow the constant turmoil of the unexpected things in life and the fears of being newlyweds and starting a family. Love, passion, drama, fear and insecurities make this a true romance novel.

We are introduced to a whole new family of characters to learn about and love. The basis of strong family bonds is still the foundation to these books, but Miles and Bella grow new foundations of trust and vulnerability.

I recommend reading these books in their intended order, so you have a full appreciation of where the characters are now in their lives.

The Author has really hit their stride with these last two books, I could not put it down! I dare to say I love Bella and Miles more!! I am looking forward to the next in this saga.

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims – Review by S. Bittles

The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga, #3)The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are given a new plot in this saga as we follow the life of Cade and Lecia’s son Miles, who is now an adult and is in the spotlight of fame and money.

We are introduced to new characters that yet again bring more out of the storyline. The Author gives us another fast paced adventure that is still based on the foundation of strong family ties.

The Author writes so vividly and really gives you an idea of the struggles that can come with fame and money. We are taken on a thrilling, suspenseful and steamy romance of a ride, while our characters learn what it means to earn and have someone’s trust.

This book can be read as a stand alone but you will enjoy it better if you have read the first two books, this is my favourite book in the saga so far!

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Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 2) by Michele Sims – Review by S. Bittles

Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga, #2)Act II. Playing with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Continue following Cade and Lecia while they go through the relatable struggles of career vs family and their journey of overcoming difficult times. We are introduced to new characters adding to the storyline and more background into their families and pasts.

Even though there has been a some passing of time it smoothly picks up where the previous book ends. I recommend reading the first book to have a full experience of the characters growth.

The Author gives us another fast paced read and introduces a new twist to the captivating storyline. I couldn’t read this book fast enough! Page turning suspense with romance, hardships, tough lessons and forgiveness.

I am again looking forward to the next books in this saga!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by ASHLEY LAPE

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie

Luca Rossi is Aly Mancini’s family’s biggest rival in the Italian Mafia. But Aly is not really part of that world. Thank god her mother kept her away from that growing up. Even though Luca should stay away from Aly, he can’t seem to follow that rule and is always lurking when she needs him to protect her. Aly is a grown adult and no longer needs protecting, she can do that all on her own. But can she really? When the tension between Rossi and Mancini families starts to deepen, is there anything that could cause them to call a truce?
Murder, blood, fights, loyalty, and true love are some of the components you will find in the pages of this book. Once I picked this book up I could not put it down. I loved the push and pull of Luca and Aly’s relationship. It kept me on the edge of my seat and even tears in my eyes at some points. This is a true Romeo and Juliet story.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jennie Bechtel

Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book follows the journey of Lizbeth Gordon from the Pacific Northwest, to Charleston, SC, and to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fleeing sadness and anger in her life in the Pacific Northwest, Lizbeth throws herself into learning about her family’s roots in Charleston, SC. In a surprising twist, Lizbeth learns more about her South Carolina family once she moves to Rio de Janeiro. This book started off slowly, to me, but became more exciting once Lizbeth discovers the stories from her ancestor, Laurette. I love the character development and the author’s attention to detail. I recommend this book for anyone interested in Civil War history.

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Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Chelsea Borders

Theodore's Ring: BWWM Action Adventure RomanceTheodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a quick read that does not have any slow moments. This novella consists of passion, conflict, betrayal, and so much more. This is a jungle romance where the main character, Lydia, finds out that her boyfriend has been kidnapped because he knows where a valuable ring has been hidden. She is told that unless she retrieves the ring her boyfriend will die. The twist is the only person that can help her on what is sure to be a dangerous task is her ex boyfriend, whom also happened to be best friends with her kidnapped boyfriend. The plot is very interesting and provides plenty of twists. There seems to be a few plot holes and abrupt ending but overall it creates a nice escape and keeps you on your toes.

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Deb Robinson

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a book I could not put down. This is the first time I have read a book by this author and I was not disappointed in any way. The author was able to grab my attention and keep it throughout the entire book. The mafia world is a scary down right competitive backdrop to this book. I loved the protective instincts of our main characters even though they come from different mafia families at war. You will find the story line very intriguing and well as keeping you on your toes with all the beautifully written plot twists. I will certainly be reading book two.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Stephanie Chapman

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luca Rossi has been following Aly Mancini since she was sixteen. As the only witness to the murder, Aly decides not to inform her father. When her brother, Jonny, dies, Pierre Mancini tells Aly she is required to marry Coy. Despite her protests, Mancini kept her captive in his home. The evening before her wedding, Luca appears. After a brief struggle, Luca drugged Aly. When she awakens, Aly finds herself a prisoner and Luca’s bride to be. The Rossi family directly opposes the Mancini family. Luca’s marriage to Aly would be a powerful move to end the Mancini family. There is a problem with the plan. Luca and Aly both have powerful feelings for one another. The loyalty to each family is the only issue preventing them from confessing their feelings to one another. What will it take to tip the balance?

An engaging Mafia romance, I thoroughly enjoyed the amount of relatable characterizations made throughout the story. Luca’s coldness was his defensive armor, and I fully understand why he did his best not to show any weakness to anyone. Growing up, she never found favor by the Mancini family. The result from one of Pierre’s affairs. She didn’t have the same loyalty to her father and went to incredible lengths to make sure she was not dependent on him for her own business success. Mancini’s attempt to manipulate Aly disgusted me. The suspense of this story is epic, and I would recommend this book to any adult reader who loves a slow burn romance with inconceivable twists.

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Ashley Hasting

To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tatiana has a lot on her plate. She just finished throwing evil creatures into the lower abyss, and now she needs to figure out what to do next to protect her realm. Alas, we now have the high council who is trying to accuse her for doing bad for her people which is leading to her comrades contemplating her rule. Once you read this next book, you’ll love this series more. Highly recommend!

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by S. Bittles

To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles, #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this Author and it most definitely will not be my last!! The Author has an exceptional talent with fantastic world building and amazing visualization; the Author makes you feel like you’ve known Titania, her royal family and their kingdom your whole life, feeling every bit of anger and frustration with them.

The kingdom and royal family remain broken from the past tragedy that took the lives of many. All characters in this book are well developed and engaging, everyone is vital to our lead characters’ development, as well as to her past.

We are given an amazingly fearless heroine lead, Titania, who is smart, fierce and strong enough to be able to put her kingdom before herself at the young age of 15. Although she is young, she is very relatable as we follow her journey of continuous obstacles and difficulties. She remains heartwarmingly humble, even as those known to her kingdom, turn against her rule.

I highly recommend reading this book, not only does it have beauuutiful artwork, it has an excellent storyline and the Author shows great attention to detail and to the background information that is helpful if you are new to the Fae genre.

The Author has created a captivating and interesting world of realms, I was drawn in and hooked by the end of the first chapters! I love that we are given maps of the kingdoms with an idea of where they are, in comparison to our current world.

This is a coming of age novel that contains a thrilling adventure of good vs evil, drama, loss and deceit,as well as family, friendships and love.

I will be ordering a copy of this book to have on the shelf for when my children are old enough to enjoy it! Add this to the list of strong character leads who are relatable even if they are in a different realm.

I am looking forward to reading the next instalment in the Realm Chronicles!

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by S. Bittles

To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second instalment of the Realm Chronicles and as the first, it does not disappoint! I read these books back to back, I suggest reading them in order to have a full understanding, as there is more to come!

We are again taken to the realm of Middle Earth, continuing with Titania on her journey as Queen and learning with her more about the realms and past secrets. We follow Titania while she struggles to believe in herself as she faces hard decisions for the kingdom and the challenges that come with her young age. As she is growing into a young adult fae, she still shows her strength and resilience to put her kingdom first and do best by her family.

We are introduced to new characters and dilemmas that Queen Titania continues to handle with grace. She struggles with support and trust from her people; while having every move she makes watched, literally, she finds the strength to carry on despite everything weighing on her shoulders.

The fate of the kingdom falls to Queen Titania as evil forces threaten Middle Earth. She may be the only one left to ensure that evil doesn’t win and to defend her kingdom from the creatures who threaten to take over.

The Author continues to impress with their great care and attention to detail and gives us another fantasy adventure of good vs evil, drama, loss and deceit, as well as family, friendships and love. There is an added layer of secrets, prophecies, mystery, magic and evil spirits.

I will be ordering a copy of this book to have on the shelf for when my children are old enough to enjoy it! Add this to the list of strong character leads who are relatable even if they are in a different realm.

I enjoyed this second instalment, it was engaging and fast paced, making for a page turning read. I highly recommend this book and I am looking forward to reading the next instalment in the Realm Chronicles!

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Slick Running (Satan’s Devils MC #3) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Ashley Hasting

Slick definitely had a running as well as saving. This was a really great continuation of this series. Even when we added an old lady, we also lost one as well. There was love, loss, drama, and more. Thank you for the story!

Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Helani Kihe

Theodore's Ring: BWWM Action Adventure RomanceTheodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Theodore’s ring was incredibly twisted. A thrilling story for sure. It started off a little slow but once the story took off boy did it take off. There was so many twists and turns. Normally you can kind of see where the story is going. This one threw some curve balls at me and kept me guessing. Definitely an action packed and adventurous story.

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by Sarah Vanscoy

ConQuest: The Art of Selling At ConsConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons” written by Megan Mackie is a very informative book with excellent delivery. I learned so much reading this guide! I had no idea there were so many different types of cons, nor that so many authors sell at them. The author gives many tools designed to assist with selling at cons, and provides examples of what has personally worked or not worked for her. This book is a fantastic guide!

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Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Ashley Hasting

Forbidden MoonForbidden Moon by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is by far one of my Favorite authors. I want to thank you for such an amazing series and what an ending it was! Tasha and Levi are the Paranormal Romance everyone needs with all their love and devotion for themselves as well as their family and friends. I was so glad to see Kimber had a highlight! She’s one of my favorite sideliners like Radar! That man is a whiz!! I hope there’s a mini series on them! If you are looking for a great romance with a lot to persevere through to keep it, then this is your series!!

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by Ashley Hasting

ConQuest: The Art of Selling At ConsConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Con Quest was a great beginners guide on how to sell at cons. While the book focuses on selling books the principles mentioned in this book would work for any item you’re selling at a con. The book also mentions the networking involved that happens before, during, and after cons. If I ever decide to open a venture that would have me running a booth and making sales at a con you can bet that this book will be tagging along to help me with its tips and tricks on the trade. For instance she mentions the benefits of your booth neighbors and even some of the benefits of being friendly to security and staff.

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Lyndsay withey

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I first started reading this book, I was so drawn to the story about a post pandemic world while living in an active pandemic world. As the story went along, I was more drawn to the character of Kella’s brother, Huck and how he interacted with the world around him. The details of the entire story not just the visual world but the internal thought process and emotions she was experiencing as she was traveling with her cousin, younger brother and other trail hikers helped me fully submerge into the store. This is a great book!

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Slick Running (Satan’s Devils MC #3) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Deb Robinson

I can not even begin to say how much I loved this book.  The author has an amazing talent of taking 4 plots and seemingly knitting them together in one heck of a suspenseful tale.  Her way of bringing the characters to life makes you believe you know them or might want too.  The story begins with a bang of lies and perhaps misplaced trust causing trauma that will haunt you throughout the book. This is a heartbreaking story of pain, death, abuse, and unwavering loyalty to the MC brotherhood. If I could give this book 10 stars I would.  This is the best book yet I have read from this author.  The narration is superb and makes you envelope the story even more.  You will have all sorts of feelings as you listen to the story.  I even physically shuttered while listening.

Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Ashley Hasting

Shake Loose the Border (Thunder On The Moor Book 3)Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I didn’t think this series would get any better, it did and with such emotion at the end! Maggie and Will are planned to marry. We’re all happy about that! BUT then of course more drama happens to prevent it for now. Dylan HAD to go back to twentieth-century! When you read what happens though, you’ll be happy and sad and great and all emotions! Thank you for this series!

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Sarah Vanscoy

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Apocalypse Thoughts” by Kendra Griffin is an engaging book following a group of teenagers in a post-apocalyptic world, on task to deliver valuable CDC data. The main character, Kella, is brave, strong, and very relatable. The sibling relationship in this story had me smiling, reminding me of my own relationship with my little brothers. I loved the character development in this story, as well as all the sarcastic humor. This book is part of a series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone novel.

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Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Ashley Hasting

Theodore's Ring: BWWM Action Adventure RomanceTheodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lydia is a badass. I’m just going to start with that. She comes home to find a man telling her that they have Cam, her boyfriend, and in order to get him back, she has to get Theodore’s ring. Of course with my first sentence, she’ll do anything for her man, even going into a dangerous jungle with her ex-boyfriend. They have drama during all this drama. They meet a group of guys who end up being part of the scheme and forced to finish the expedition with. Many more events happen which will keep you glued. What all you do for your love is in this book!

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Rebecca Steele Living the Dream by Joanne Patterson- Reviewed by Stephanie Dulac

Rebecca Steele Living The Dream (The Rebecca Steele series Book 3)Rebecca Steele Living The Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rebecca Steele living the dream is the first book i have read by this author even though it was book 3 in this series. I Loved this read and the characters in this book. I found myself laughing and really enjoying myself reading this book. I loved reading about Becky, i found her enjoyable and relatable.I liked the fact that this book had short chapters it makes it easier to bring around with you without being lost. After reading this book i will be going back and reading the other books in this series.If you have no read Rebecca Steele Living the dream and you love Western romance add this to your TBR pile you wont Regret it. I look forward to reading more books by this author in the Future. Thank you!!!

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Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Deb Robinson

Forbidden MoonForbidden Moon by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was epic. It tied so many ends together in an extremely tense and dramatic fashion. The author leaves a slight hint of a possible book 4 which I would love. This series has been an intriguing tale of two love mates that should never have been. They fought together to unite all the supernatural forces against the hellspawn. We all know the war is in full swing, the question is who will win and who will remain alive. This is a definite MUST READ.

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The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) by Deborah Dugan – Review by Lyndsay Withey

The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! Really there is not much I can fully put into words to describe the journey you go on when you read this book! When I first stumbled across this book, I was intrigued by the premise and wanted to know more. From the very beginning of the book, the author tosses the reader feet first into her world. She truly builds a world where the reader can picture exactly everything that is happening. There are so many questions and every time we find an answer more questions come up. This was an amazing story and it has a sequel I can’t wait to read!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by S. Bittles

Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Author has a unique writing style, blending multiple POVs smoothly, giving an enjoyable page-turning read. I found the plot intriguing and I was drawn in by the end of the first few chapters, bonus that we get a strong female lead!

I’m glad I choose to start my year off by reading this book, it was compelling and I would like to read more by this Author.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jana Lewis

Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I found this to be an interesting story. As a lover of history, and the American Civil War, especially, discussion of Confederates who escaped after the war are very rarely discussed. Situations involving mixed-race offspring are not often discussed, either, but this story brings both situations into focus and exploration. The main struggle I had was just that the story was written fully in present tense, including sections that take place in the past. The majority of what I read is written in past tense so it’s just an adjustment on my part. But I do like how this story gave me a different view of the war that I didn’t know existed.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Deb Robinson

Tally and the Angel Book Two, CanadaTally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. The story was dynamic and full of twists and turns. A daughter and father are off travelling to ease the pain of losing their mother and wife. They go on an adventure that begins in India where her father works as a doctor to help the locals. Once his contract is done in India they are off for a vacation in the very cold Yukon. The story revolves around the bond between father and daughter and the strength it takes to be brave in the face of fear and the unknown. A guiding grace helps on this amazing journey.

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