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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Donya Pedigo

The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new fictional take on how Christianity overtook Mythology and how Zeus wants to stop this from happening. In this series, Zeus tries to stop this by bringing Even (his son) from the future to collect three sacred relics that will save the Gods and stop the new Messiah. Though this can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the whole series to fully understand everything. This second installment is cram packed with adventure as Even tries to locate the relics to save the Gods and himself. We also get to see more of who his fellow companions are as their personalities come out throughout their travels.

Luciana Cavallaro has such a wonderful way of sharing historical, architectural, and mythological information while keeping you engaged in the story. I find it fascinating to see what time was like back in the sixth century BCE. I’m off to read book three and see what happens with Even and the crew.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan and his companions return, but this time, something has gone wrong and they cannot remember their mission or what they are supposed to do and this is because they have been drugged by the Amazon Queen Antioche and her warrior women after they crash landed onto their island home. They believe that they are there as the guests of the Amazons and have no idea of their delay, they have even forgotten the High Priestess they have been travelling with, but as her health deteriorates, she feels trapped by her condition and desperately searches for a way to rescue the rest of their companions while the drug challenges their allegiances and memories.

Meanwhile, the Dark Master is forging ahead with his plans for domination over the Gods and is almost finished with his preparations which he has been carrying out surreptitiously away from the Gods gazes and as he continues his machinations, he is hoping that Evan does not overcome his latest obstacle. Unaware of any of this, only the High Priestess remembers that the group of Atlanteans needs to travel to Krete to retrieve the final relic from the lair of the Minotaur, in order to complete their mission, but will Queen Antioche let them leave with the gifts she has presented to them, or will they remain drugged and oblivious to the danger their world is in?

Will Evan and his companions be able to escape the clutches of the Amazons and find a way to complete their mission, so that he can head back to his time and his home, or will the Dark Master prevail with his destructive agenda? This is another exciting instalment in this epic heroic fantasy adventure across a familiar, yet strange world, in a race against time to save everything they know and love.

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Donya Pedigo

Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a fan of Greek Mythology, I had to read this book when I stumbled upon it. This is a new fictional take on how Christianity overtook Mythology and how Zeus wants to stop this from happening. In this series, Zeus tries to stop this by bringing Even (his son) from the future to collect three sacred relics that will save the Gods and stop the new Messiah. This third and final installment shows Even being tested and questioning everything while wondering if he will ever make it back to his 21st life.

Luciana Cavallaro has come up with a very intriguing take on Mythology and the Gods that is well researched and knowledgeable while also leading you on an epic adventure. Her descriptive landscapes and strong characters allow you to feel as if you’re immersed in the story itself. As a Christian I sometimes have trouble when Christianity elements are put in stories (even fiction ones) but this was well written and added to the fiction story. If you like mythology and descriptive, obviously researched details mixed with adventure and time travel, then this series is for you.

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by La Toya Lewis

The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Labyrinthine Journey is book 2 of the Servant of Gods series by Luciana Cavallaro. I did not read the first book but I was still able to follow along. The author provides ample background for the reader to catch up. This story has amazing world-building with wonderfully written characters. The descriptions are incredible. The story takes place in Ancient Greece, where we have Evan continuing to try to save the Olympian Gods from the God of Christianity. Evan receives a lot of help along the way and gains tons of respect along the way. I really enjoyed this story. It gives a lot of help in understanding the background of religion and the role we play to the gods.

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan is a man out of time, or at least, out of his time, his father, the god Zeus has taken him from his home in the twenty first century and everything he knows and thrown him back in time into ancient Greece where he learns who he is and why he has to go on the mission which Zeus has commanded him to undertake. Now he has begun to acclimate to his new surroundings, he and his travelling companions set out to see an Oracle, who has the answer to where the relics he has been tasked to find are located, but as he has found out on the journey so far, nothing is plain sailing and everything takes much longer than planned.

As they leave for the next stage of their journey, the obstacles between them and their destination become apparent and they are not all of a natural nature, some are mythical and some are human, but they all litter the path with peril and they appear out of nowhere just when the group start to feel safe again. However, as Evan learns more about this time and their mission, as well as the Gods they are trying to save, he realises that not all of the threats are strange, some of them come from his blood relations themselves, but as they progress through the dangers and obstacles in their path, will they be able to overcome them?

Will Evan and his companions be able to find the Oracle and learn their next destination before the danger becomes life threatening? This is a historical fiction where the Gods demand help from their children, so that they can carry on their existence and with plenty of twists and turns throughout, this epic fantasy will keep you guessing all the way to the end.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Kerry Baker

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great book to start 2023 with. This was entertaining from the start but had much more depth to it than I was expecting. And I think that enemy came down to the characters. Their stories had detail and an emotional connection that to don’t always get from a book like this.
The author has done a great job at writing this book. It is engaging, fun, emotional and such an enjoyable book. I can’t wait to read more of this authors books and more books like this in the year to come.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ginny Meyer had moved on after her divorce. New York! She has a steady job and a new life. Now she must return to Buckeye Falls, Ohio to care for her dad. The last thing on her mind is Christmas or her ex. Max Sanchez, a diner owner, loves his job. He also loves Christmas but the one thing he loves more is his ex wife. He always has even though she broke his heart when she left. Now back Ginny finds herself doing more than helping her father. Yes, so much more! I fell in love with this story before I read it as the author has written other stories I have enjoyed. So reading this second chance romance did not disappoint. You could not help falling for the characters. You will find yourself hoping for both Ginny and Max. The author has written another easy to follow romance that is well worth reading. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did. You will not find Spoilers in my review!

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Carrie Reed

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting. At first I was kind of lost in the story, I want sure who was who and what was going on, but I finally clued in became engrossed. Sully handled his position as a demon hunter well, especially considering he gets all this life changing information dumped on him all at once. He finds out who is father and mother are and rekindles a relationship with his brother. The love interest, Mick, was a fun addition. Her parents “abandoned” her as well for the greater good of heaven and hell and when we find out who her father is, it make sense, her future with Sully. Throughout the story Sully is told who he can and can’t trust, and I was really just as confused as him about who was on his side. I was apprehensive about how I would like this book and now I can’t wait to see what happens next!

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this paranormal story. This is my second book by this author which I enjoyed just as much if not more than the first. This is a well written story about a demon hunter who is feared by both walks of life. Without realizing his life is about to change when he meets Mick. This is where their story takes off and is hard to put down. They are great connectable characters that bring life to the story. They have great growth and chemistry throughout. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. I enjoyed how easy it was for them to pull me into their world and keep me engaged to the end. This is a shorter story but it is full of action and packs a punch. I really enjoyed reading this book and what the characters just added to the story. I highly recommend this book.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
Genre – YA, Historical Romance
Page Count – 208
Cover Designer – Miblart

16-year-old, Rhia Caddell, doesn’t know what’s worse—arranged marriages or high finance.

Now she’s stuck with both when her desperate father agrees to marry her to the oh-so-dainty Prince of Wales in an attempt at royal tax negotiations. As a farmer, Rhia prefers toiling in the earth over romance. Life in a fiefdom requires muscle, and what good is a man who can’t outlift her or bring a belligerent steer to the ground? 

But now, the pressure has fallen onto her to whoo (or intimidate) her new, royal husband into erasing her village’s debt before the king’s final deadline comes due. Problem is, the prince has been given the same task—to sway his new wife, the mayor’s daughter, into forking over the gold and finally earning his father’s approval.

For Rhia, losing their new, delicate game would mean turning over the only life and home she’s ever known to the king. Winning, though, could mean giving up the fragile prince she’s tried so hard, and failed, not to love. 

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Beverly Finnie

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abi and Finn are both independent and feisty. Agreeing to something they never would’ve in the past. Married Blind brings reality tv scenarios to a rom-com book. The author wrote a fun, sad, and happy story that you just get sucked into. There were times I actually laughed. There were times that brought actual tears to my eyes. I fell in love with these characters. I fell in love with the story.
Abi, working 3 jobs hard on money trying to help her sister rid herself of her hundreds of thousands of dollars of medical debt. Agreed to sign up for this show not only for the money but to give herself a chance to find who she is again. She’s had no life, her whole life the last so many years has been her sister and her cancer treatment. She only hoped that it would be more than a marriage of convenience for 3 months.
Finn, Hollywood playboy, is forced into doing Married Blind as a consequence of his actions. Planning to treat it as another movie roll, never intended that he would meet his match. A woman so enthralling to him he had to try extremely hard not to let his walls drop. He’s aware that she could be the very person who could destroy him if he lets her in.
Unfortunately for the both of them they underestimated Tyler, the producer, and the show. Putting them in situations that bring them closer together. The growth between these two is written beautifully. The author has won me over. I need to go back and read the first book, but I also look forward for the next guy in their group to fall.

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Kerry Carr

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow. What a start to this new series. I was really gripped by this story and I couldn’t put it down. I loved how actioned packed it was and the mixture of heaven and hell and trying to find your place in the world really makes this a page turner.
The characters are really well written and because of this you feel invested in their stories.

John is a demon hunter. He used to be a monk but not he main focus is ridding the world of demons. Demons that humans aren’t even aware exist. Little is known of John’s upbringing or parentage but when those secrets are reveled it leaves him in a state of not knowing who he is anymore. When he’s spent his life vanquishing demons can he change his views?
Added to this story is the missing bartender and Mick who asks for John’s help in finding him. But things arent what they seem here as well which leads to move secrets and discoveries that neither John or Mick are aware off.

This story is action packed and full of twists and turns. You feel like you don’t know who to trust in this story which is exactly how John feels. When you are brought up to see either good or evil what do you do when your now told that there is a grey area and that you need to protect humans from angels as well as demons.

I really can’t wait to see where this series goes.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Karyn Taylor

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s only been a few weeks since I first read one of this author’s books, but having enjoyed it so much, I quickly dived in to another one. This is a really great second chance romance.
When Ginny Meyer returns home to look after her father following surgery, she is determined to keep as far away from her ex-husband Max Sanchez as possible. Her scheming father has other plans and does everything possible to make sure that the two spend as much time together as he’s sure there is most definitely unfinished business between the two.
Ginny and Max’s story is a really great read that gripped me from the very beginning and didn’t let me go right up to very end. I absolutely loved both Ginny and Max and there is also a great bunch of secondary characters who add so much to the story. In particular, I adored Ginny’s father. The love he has for his daughter shines through and he just wants her to have the happiest life possible.
A really great read that I’d definitely recommend.

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be the last. A marriage of convenience is the theme of this book and two mcs who couldn’t more different. But chemistry between them was steamy and i liked them together. I was rooting for their HEA and i didn’t want their story to end. I am looking forward to reading more of this series and more by thus author in the future.
Happy Reading!

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was very imaginative and kept me intrigued. Secrets and schemes between the different gods kept the story exciting. I love stories about mythology and Atlantis, etc. This was an entertaining book, and I will definitely be reading the other books in the series.

 

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

The Taste of Light is a historical romance tale and the second book in the series. I was pleasantly surprise by the first book and enjoyed Giovanna’s story telling.

This tale is richly told from 1872 Portugal and port to port as our characters are on the run. The story is steeped in history, traditions, cultures, a conspiracy and accusations and the love of winemaking. There is heartbreak, compassion and passion, tenderness, danger and tension, angst and animosity, chemistry and romance.
We met Pedro in the first book but he is front and centre in this book. We find that there is so much more to this character and how he has been shaped. It is hard not to like him. As long as he cannot reconcile his past and present there is no future and all that he longs for.
Anne finds herself in the most unlikely of circumstances and on a ‘road trip’. She is young and naïve but is full of light and wonder but don’t let that fool you. Under it all is a woman that has a backbone and strength.
Will they make it together or will the past be too much to overcome?
This intricately woven tale will have you hoping against hope that love will prevail.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67631723-the-hawke-family-complete-collection” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Hawke Family Complete Collection” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1671035718l/67631723._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67631723-the-hawke-family-complete-collection”>The Hawke Family Complete Collection</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15497840.Gwyn_McNamee”>Gwyn McNamee</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5217229083″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is a great series to add to any collection. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes in the first book, Savage Collision. If you like hot headed, intelligent and feisty leading ladies then you will love Danika Eriksson. She stormed into Savage’s office to hopefully save her sister from working in his club. What she wasn’t expecting was to be attacted to the man. In return Savage Hawke wasn’t expecting that being told off by an attractive woman would be so enticing. With their attraction to one another being off the charts will they be able to tame the fire or get burned? <br /><br />In the second book, Tortured Skye, we get the story of Savage’s sister and his best friend. They have been dancing around each other for years and one kiss shared between then has the potential to ruin everything. Do they risk it all to be happy? <br /><br />Stone Sober is Stone Hawke and Nora Erikssons story. They are opposites in every way, but their building attraction cannot be ignored. Stone dabbles in things that he doesn’t want Nora exposed to because of the danger. However he cannot seem to keep himself away from her. Nora was on her way to getting a degree in the medical field before she dropped out of school and became a stripper at The Hawkeye Club. She knows what kind of man Stone is, or is perceived to be from others, but she can’t help the pull he has on her. Will they have to keep their love affair a secret? <br /><br />Building Storm follows Storm Hawke and Landon McCabe. Storm is trying to piece her life back together after seemingly losing it all. She has her daughter to look after so she soldiers on through her pain. She isn’t looking for love but love has found her even if she hasn’t realized it. Landon McCabe is running from his problems in Chicago. He figures he can get a fresh new start in New Orleans and not get attached. They are both broken in different ways but they help to heal each other in this story. Will they get a happily ever after or are they too broken to be fixed?<br /><br />The final books in the series Tainted Saint and Steele Resolve tie up this series beautifully. <br /><br />Tainted Saint follows Caroline Brooks and Solomon “Saint” Clarke. Caroline is a good friend to the Hawke sisters and Saint is a bouncer at The Hawkeye Club. They have been eyeing each other for a while but have never acted on their feelings until the night of a masquerade party. Both parties used the anonymity to get what they want but it may come at a price. <br /><br />Steele Resolve follows Byron Harris and Luca “Steele” Abello. Byron knows that he has to come clean to the Hawke’s at some point, but how? He knew he should have ended what he had going with Luca the moment he found out his identity but the attraction was too strong. There is no question that his loyalty is to the Hawke’s as they are the only family he has, blood or not. Will the Hawke’s turn their back on him? Luca Abello is a Mob boss who is trouble. Just like Byron he knew things should have ended after their first night together. He knowingly risks their lives every time he sees Byron but it’s a risk worth taking. Is bad blood between the Hawke’s and Luca too much for their relationship to withstand or will everyone get their happily ever after?
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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was not sure what to expect after reading the synopsis and the intriguing cover and this was a very good read!! Angels, Demons, mystery, secrets and definite suspense!!

What does happen Sully discovers what is truly his birthright? Sully happens to be a demon hunter … from long ago from his days at a monastery to today…..but everything changes from what he knows today as he is asked to help find a missing co-worker from a bar from a woman named Mick. Trying to find a missing person plus new information comes to light that Sully discovers about his own past and path……this story was truly a roller coaster of a ride.

What destinies lye before both Sully and Mick? I am looking so forward to more in this series!!

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book I have read by this author and I continue to enjoy her style of writing and voice. I love how well she draws you into the story and creates characters that aren’t easily forgotten. Dorian and Augustine along with their gorgeous wives, Aubrielle and Magnolia, are vivid and well written characters that you immediately fall in love with. This story is full of action, excitement, drama, humor and HEA. The author does an amazing job of making you empathize with the characters given the truly tough emotional situation they find themselves in. She pulls at your heartstrings and has you rooting for everyone to get their happily ever after. I loved how she set up the beginning and gave us an epilogue so we know how things end. A quick and fantastic read!

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Alison Risher

The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! The author gives readers a chance to revisit the winemaking scene of Portugal. I must admit to ignorance of Portugal’s winemaking until having read the first book in this series. Our hero is a flawed individual from a noble yet disturbingly dysfunctional familial dynamic. His attempts to stop a barbaric custom come at great personal costs. Yet these same attempts deliver him from his own personal darkness and demons. Personal grudges and petty differences must be put aside in order to achieve his goals.

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Beverly Finnie

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! Books like this are definitely a guilty pleasure for me. It’s funny because I’m not really religious, I don’t believe in a superior being, but every book of fiction that involves Heaven and Hell I have to read. Son of Asmodeus was no different. Oh can I also say I want more! I realized after so many pages that there’s no way this is wrapping up anytime soon, not even realizing it says book 1. The author kept me intrigued throughout. I didn’t even read the whole synopsis before jumping in.
Sully is written on a path of self discovery. He knows he’s immortal, he knows he’s pledged his loyalty to god, and that he kills demons. What more could there be to learn? Tons! And the author doesn’t short you on the twist and turns during that discovery. It’s not only a path to self discovery but also the purpose he serves to Heaven and Hell. I believe he’s still learning about that as this book comes to an end, which is why I want more.
Mick, a bartender, enlists Sully to find her friend, not realizing the world she was just about to enter. A word that she is a very significant piece of. A journey she doesn’t refuse to join despite trying to understand everything. The author writes about her well. In a way that anyone who discovers that much about themselves and those around them, would react the exact same way!
Why are Sully and Mick so important?
Well that you will just have to read and find out for yourself!
If you enjoy supernatural fiction, let alone supernatural fiction that involves Heaven/Hell, Lucifer, God, as well as Angels and Demons this book is for you!

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Carrie Reed

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great MM/polyamory read. A hired gun? That’s was a fun aspect, I was looking forward to seeing where that was going to lead. The way in which Augustine and Dorian meet is insane but I love the fact that Dorian was set on doing what he could for Augustine after the huge mistake he makes. I love, love. And watching Dorian and Augstine figure out their relationship with each other let alone their wives, was messy and beautiful. The ending had me smiling, and the romance isn’t raunchy just sweet. Both of their wives, Magnolia and Aubrielle get along so well that it just all works for them as a family. Loved it!

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