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Woven Wishes A Review

I received a complimentary copy for sole purpose of this review. All opinions are mine.  If you are looking for a great quick book to read than the story of…

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May 21, 2015
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The Plan By Tawdra Kandle Released

The Plan A Crystal Cove Romance Book 2 Available Now! iBooks/Amazon/Nook/Kobo/Smashwords/Google Play/All Romance Ebooks/Goodreads Emmy Carter is a hard-working, no-nonsense woman. She's focused Read more [...]

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July 18, 2015
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Calamity Jayne and the Hijinks on the High Seas { Free Ebook}

What's a blonde pirate always looking for, even though it's right behind herHer booty Ahoy, mateys! With her grandma wedded and bedded (ew!) Tressa Jayne Turner is looking forward to…

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