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Final Vow by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAs the ultimate bodyguard, Ahmed’s focus has been protecting the lives of everyone he cares about. When the darkest part of his past resurfaces, Ahmed knows he must go on the offensive to protect his future . . . a future with the one woman that can match his toughness and return the love that was once robbed from him... -
![La misión de Rox by Laura Gallego García]()
La misión de Rox by Laura Gallego García
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsRox ha partido a la región del oeste, devastada por los monstruos, en busca de una aldea perdida habitada por Guardianes. Mientras una riada de supervivientes acude a la Ciudadela en busca de un refugio seguro, tras sus muros florece un nuevo movimiento filosófico, la Senda del Manantial, cuyo líder predica el fin del mundo conocido… para bien o para mal...Categorized as:
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![River Angels: An O'Brien Tale by Stacey Reynolds]()
River Angels: An O'Brien Tale by Stacey Reynolds
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe history of the O’Brien family is as rich and complex as the land that bore them. They are as fierce as they are loyal, but when a horrific tragedy casts a shadow over their tight-knit clan, it leaves an empty seat at their table. Liam O’Brien fled from Ireland in the wake of unspeakable loss... -
![Enemy Contact by Alex Lidell]()
Enemy Contact by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEli Mason. Powerful CEO and former SEAL. Protector. Leader. Sexy as hell.A man who has learned the hard way to hide his wounds. And the man I’ve been hired to destroy.As a cognitive psychologist, I evaluate high power executives. Help bring bullies to their knees. So when the Board of Directors for Mason Enterprises begs for my help with Eli Mason, I can’t say no...Categorized as:
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![Saving His Heart-A billionaire fake marriage romance (book 3 in the Broken Hearts Series) by Avery Maxwell]()
Saving His Heart-A billionaire fake marriage romance (book 3 in the Broken Hearts Series) by Avery Maxwell
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNever have I ever...The number one rule in medicine is don’t fall in love with your patients, but Preston Westbrook makes his own rules. Hand him a life-altering diagnosis, and all bets are off. I’m a doctor without a license. He’s a billionaire without a chance.He hired me to care for his failing heart, but when meddling family forces his hand, he introduces me as his girlfriend... -
![The Inside Man by Brittney Sahin]()
The Inside Man by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey'll do anything for a second shot at forever.When Cole McGregor entered my life, my whole world changed. My new neighbor was older, gorgeous, and the Irish accent had me swooning. And no matter what, he was always there for me, but only as a friend.The day I walked out of his life without a trace . . . I'd left not as a young girl with a crush but as a woman in love... -
![Passion by Florencia Bonelli, Rosemary Peele]()
Passion by Florencia Bonelli, Rosemary Peele
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHelping suffering children of the war-torn Congo has long been a dream for pediatric surgeon Matilde Martinez. When the opportunity arises, she must leave Paris—and the recent heartache of love lost—to take it...Categorized as:
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![Bitter Pill by Fern Michaels]()
Bitter Pill by Fern Michaels
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNo one weaves a story as well as beloved New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels. In the latest in the Sisterhood series, a team of unscrupulous doctors is profiting from others’ distress—but these loyal friends know just the cure . . . For the Sisterhood, there’s a special satisfaction that comes with helping a friend in need, especially when it’s someone as dear as Charlotte Hansen... -
![Redeeming The Rose by Emilia Finn]()
Redeeming The Rose by Emilia Finn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife is about checks and balances. People hurt people, and often, they die. Even as a paramedic, I can’t save everyone, but that doesn’t mean I’m not gonna try.My baby sister was a sick child. Her illnesses were the reason I chose the career I did, but her innocence and fragility also made me a man who refuses to let her live her life without my guiding hand... -
![Wicked Hot Love Affair by Ali Parker]()
Wicked Hot Love Affair by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m usually the good guy, but with a hot nurse in the house, all bets are off.Being the youngest of the Bancroft Billionaire Boys, you’d think I’d be the wildest.But I got the responsible gene somehow.And our mother is sick and needs help.I’m up for the job. She’s my world.The best thing I can do for her is to bring in an expert to help her get well fast.Enter the hot nurse... -
![The Real Deal by Brittney Sahin]()
The Real Deal by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA mysterious deal maker. A ruthless businessman. And now he’s on her board of directors . . . Holly McGregor shouldn’t be attracted to someone with ulterior motives at her company. But she can’t avoid his unforgiving stare, deny their electric chemistry, or resist his touch, his mouth, the dangerous invitation she sees in his eyes...Categorized as:
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![El secreto de Xein by Laura Gallego García]()
El secreto de Xein by Laura Gallego García
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLos caminos de Axlin y Xein vuelven a cruzarse, pero ambos parecen estar más alejados que nunca. Ella trabaja en la biblioteca y sigue recopilando información para completar su bestiario, mientras investiga lo que parece una presencia anormal de monstruos dentro de los muros de la Ciudadela...Categorized as:
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![Billionaire Unclaimed: Chase by J.S. Scott]()
Billionaire Unclaimed: Chase by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe's an investigative journalist in trouble. He's a billionaire CEO who has sworn off women for the foreseeable future, but has the ability to save her. They're two people who belong together and never really recognize it until the unthinkable happens!I've known Chase Durand since childhood. He's drop-dead gorgeous, sophisticated, ridiculously wealthy, and wildly intelligent...Categorized as:
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![Doctor's Baby Plan by K.C. Crowne]()
Doctor's Baby Plan by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Screw IVF. Let's do this the old-fashioned way." The agreement we made was simple...Step 1: Sign the dotted line.Step 2: Deliver the babies to their father.Step 3: Move on, and forget it all happened.Easy enough, right??Sure... in theory...Categorized as:
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![Christmas with my Irish Boss by K.C. Crowne]()
Christmas with my Irish Boss by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I've got a present for you Cara. Come see me at my office and close the door.”Aiden's the doctor of every women's dreams.Tall. Gorgeous. And a sexy confidence.I've had my eyes set on the Irish heartthrob since I can remember.But my childhood neighbor next door is now my insanely hot boss...And strict office rules forbid relationships... -
![Hearts Entwined by Ellie Masters]()
Hearts Entwined by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes opposites do way more than attract …Noodles has it all. As keyboardist for Angel Fire, he’s been living the rockstar lifestyle since he was sixteen. Parties, groupies, plenty of free time to surf … everything is perfect. But lately, he’s been feeling out of sorts. Aimless. Bored... -
![On the Line by Brittney Sahin]()
On the Line by Brittney Sahin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOn the day of Adam and Anna’s wedding, she won’t be there, and he’ll lay everything on the line to get her back. With the help of former covert operatives, Adam works to track down Anna’s last steps to discover what happened to her, never believing her to be a “runaway bride...Categorized as:
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![Small Town Mountain Daddy by K.C. Crowne]()
Small Town Mountain Daddy by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Three babies?? This has got to be a serious mistake." How did this happen?Ezra is the last guy I should be creating a human with.Never mind THREE.Sure he's sinfully hot...But he's also a cocky Neanderthal.And the man who bullied me since I can remember.One major lapse in judgement leads to three heartbeats in my sonogram visit...Categorized as:
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![Betting On Him by Kelly Collins]()
Betting On Him by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s a gangster going straight. She’s a waitress going bankrupt. Will their gamble on a marriage of convenience pay off in true love? Alex Wilde desperately wants to be free of the family’s mob business. But when his infamous father is murdered, the family attorney makes a suggestion he can’t ignore: find a bride before the funeral or they'll force a wedding with a nice Russian gangster girl...Categorized as:
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![Triplets for the Millionaire by K.C. Crowne]()
Triplets for the Millionaire by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe bad boy millionaire walked away from an avalanche lucky to be alive...But his eyesight is left jeopardized.I've trained my entire life for this.And I'm the best in the business.But, one thing I'm NOT prepared for...Is the intense desire I have for the sexiest man I've ever treated.Patrick is everything I never realized I wanted...Irish. Gorgeous. Filthy rich.And world-famous... -
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Doc by Penny Dee
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes love grows in the darkest of places… One tragic night took the only good thing in my life from me and set me on a new path. A path that eventually led me here, to the Kings of Mayhem motorcycle club in Tennessee.They call me Doc because that is what I am, even if the law says I can’t be... -
![Chased by Him by Kylie Kent]()
Chased by Him by Kylie Kent
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings⚠⚠This book contains scenes and discussions of non-consensual sexual acts, domestic violence, profanity, sexual content, violence and miscarraige through trauma. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read.⚠⚠ChasePeople take one look at me and see a pretty face.Because that’s what I want them to see...Categorized as:
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![Forever by Ivy Nelson]()
Forever by Ivy Nelson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRussell Adler has one job while Elijah Barrett is away. Keep Holly Barrett and her best friend safe from those out to collapse Club Solitaire. There's just one problem, Holly's best friend is a pain in the ass. A gorgeous, irresistible, pain in the ass.Forever is the conclusion to the Diamond Doms series. Cover Reveal and full description coming soon...Categorized as:
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![Crave Me by Georgia Le Carre]()
Crave Me by Georgia Le Carre
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Romance Collection Four strong minded best friends find their own mysterious, tall, dark and handsome forever men in this steamy romance collection.Four best selling books that'll keep you turning the pages .Submitting to the BillionaireNikolaiWhen people look into my eyes they realize instantly that there is more pity to be found looking into the eyes of a cobra...Categorized as:
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![Everywhere & Nowhere by Tracy Lorraine]()
Everywhere & Nowhere by Tracy Lorraine
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe distance and time between us didn’t change anything. I’ve always been his. Now, we have what I always dreamed of.A second chance. We’re going back to where it all started.Everywhere and nowhere.Everywhere and Nowhere is the epilogue to Tracy Lorraine's steamy military duet, Never Forget... -
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TJ by SJ McCoy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTJ Davenport isn’t looking for love. It’s the last thing on his mind. He’s rebuilding his life after his last tour of duty. Thanks to his brother, he’s living in LA and finding new purpose working with the vets at the community center. He’s finding his feet again and doing okay—not great—but okay. He’s slowly coming to terms with what he saw and what he lived through... -
![Total Meltdown by Elle James]()
Total Meltdown by Elle James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn elementary teacher during the school year, Lily Grayson hires out as an au pair during the summer in order to travel expenses-paid to exotic locations with wealthy families with children. When one of her students suggests she apply for a summer job with his family going to Costa Rica, she jumps at the chance... -
![The Secret Crush Rescue: A K9 Handler Romance by Jo Grafford]()
The Secret Crush Rescue: A K9 Handler Romance by Jo Grafford
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Happy Hour by Ainsley St. Claire]()
Happy Hour by Ainsley St. Claire
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGoing into hiding was never my plan, but it might be my answer.Logan:I wasn’t looking for company. I had my small ranch to keep me busy.Then Ryder landed on my doorstep and turned everything upside down.Ryder is smart, sexy, a self-made billionaire, and an amazing philanthropist.Despite the strong and confident exterior, she’s a delicate flower on the inside... -
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The Stone Family Haven: Women's Fiction with a lot of Romance by Taylor Hart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA man who has been burned too many times. A woman who’s running from her ex. Will they help each other heal and find a second chance at love?Brooks Stone, FBI superhero, strike that, demoted FBI now … doesn’t want to talk about why he had a mental break a year ago. He doesn’t want to talk about his dead partner. He really doesn’t want to talk to about why the tremor in his hand won’t go away...Categorized as:
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![Caring for Lucy by Elizabella Baker]()
Caring for Lucy by Elizabella Baker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLucy’s family thought she married the perfect man: prestigious doctor, loved by all. Yet, no one really knew what happened behind closed doors. After finding the courage to leave, Lucy’s determined to find herself once again. Suddenly in need of a new place to live, she finds herself roommates with the new hunky paramedic... -
![Turbulent Desires by Melody Anne]()
Turbulent Desires by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsER nurse Lindsey Helm used to be strong. Then a late-night attack at the hospital nearly killed her and left two close colleagues dead. Now Lindsey has retreated from the world. She knows she needs to move on, but every hint of danger seems threatening—including a certain sexy fly boy who’s determined to show Lindsey what she’s missing... -
![Billionaire Untamed ~ Tate by J.S. Scott]()
Billionaire Untamed ~ Tate by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLara Bailey isn't in Rocky Springs for the hot springs, the resort activities or the fabulous skiing. She has come to Colorado for one reason and one reason only: to find and get close to Marcus Colter, the eldest Colter brother. Unfortunately, trouble finds her in the form of Tate Colter rather than Marcus...Categorized as:
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![My First Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker]()
My First Love Affair: A Bancroft Billionaire Brothers Novel by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove isn’t for the black sheep of the family. Believe me. I’m him. Roses. Chocolates. Love notes. Bullshit. Until it isn’t. Never in a million years did I expect to fall in love. Let alone with her. My favorite childhood enemy. This girl used to make my blood boil just by walking in the room. Now she does other things to me with nothing more than a look...Categorized as:
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![Bound for Nirvana: by Kendra Leigh]()
Bound for Nirvana: by Kendra Leigh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe bonds of their love saw them through the ravaging storm to the promise of peace and the chance to breathe … Angel once believed her soul belonged to the Devil. Now she willingly gives every part of her—mind, body and soul—to the man whose love mends her a little more each day. Ethan knows Hell is no place for an angel, especially not his Angel... -
![Between The Sheets by Weston Parker]()
Between The Sheets by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove is not a luxury a man like me can afford. I save lives for a living, and there’s no room for distractions. Until she is assigned to be my resident. The girl is everything I want and exactly what I can’t have. The hospital won’t allow it, and she’s far too young for me. But I need her more than I need my next breath. And luckily enough, she feels the same... -
![Fake It For Now: A Faux Love Novel by Weston Parker]()
Fake It For Now: A Faux Love Novel by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s time to fake it for the public.Selling love hasn’t given me the upper hand on love yet. But romance is messy and inconvenient. I’m interested in passion and pleasure. The rest is overrated. Unfortunately, a recent round of internet rumors might kill my billion-dollar business. Time to make a change. To look like the kind of guy that is interested in commitment...Categorized as:
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![My Final Love Affair by Ali Parker]()
My Final Love Affair by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing a billionaire bad boy brings more trouble than it’s worth.My business is my focus and helping vets is the gig.It’s fulfilling and keeps me busy, but love decided to poke its nosy self into my life recently.The pretty single mom at the bookstore down the way is way too much to ignore.She’s stunning, smart, and has me pacing the floor wanting to know more about her... -
![When Two Becomes One by E. L. Todd]()
When Two Becomes One by E. L. Todd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe big day finally arrives, and Slade and Trinity will commit to one another in front of all their friends and family... -
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Hold Me Close by E. L. Todd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSlade decides to do something special for Trinity, but when he talks to her about it she’s not thrilled. In fact, she forbids him from doing it. Jared and Beatrice spend more time together, and dinner with Beatrice’s family does differently than expected... -
![Stop At Nothing by E. L. Todd]()
Stop At Nothing by E. L. Todd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSean is still healing from the trauma, and under Scarlet’s watchful eye he isn’t allowed to do anything. Feeling weak and worthless, he decides to head back to work. But will Scarlet allow that? Now that Skye is pregnant, she begins to tell everyone else in the family... -
![The Billionaire's Homecoming by Christina Tetreault]()
The Billionaire's Homecoming by Christina Tetreault
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSince the day Brett Sherbrooke entered West Point, he’s dedicated his life to serving his country. Ready to serve in a different role, he moves back to Massachusetts intending to run for the United States Senate the following year. However, when the governor calls a special election to fill a suddenly vacant Senate seat in Washington, Brett’s plans make a detour... -
![Noble Brit by P.T. Michelle]()
Noble Brit by P.T. Michelle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDennet Barasa. British. Former MI6. Bodyguard for BLACK Security. Controlled and cool under pressure, he's about to meet his match in a petite heiress, who will be his toughest assignment yet. When I lost everything I ever cared about, guarding the Blake family became my life. I’ve spent years protecting the wealthy family like they were my own.Until I was assigned Mina Blake... -
![Take It All Off by Weston Parker]()
Take It All Off by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI got my big break in an Italian men’s club. Honestly… you can’t make these things up.All I’ve wanted was to travel the world and have enough money to do it. Simple, right? Wrong. Florence has become a second home to me. I’m in love with the city and everything it has to offer, but it hasn’t really loved me back... -
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![Mountain Men of Liberty Box Set by K.C. Crowne]()
Mountain Men of Liberty Box Set by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFour deliciously heart pumping mountain men and the lucky ladies who capture their hearts. Transport yourself into the charming and magical small town of Liberty Utah, as we follow the rugged, rowdy hot and possessive mountain men in their quests to find lasting love on the peaks and mounts of Liberty.Book One: Baby for the Mountain Man As I watch the single daddy with his baby..Categorized as:
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![Doctor's Duties: A Secret Baby Romance (Doctors of Denver Standalone) by K.C. Crowne]()
Doctor's Duties: A Secret Baby Romance (Doctors of Denver Standalone) by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI'll forget all about my feelings for my professor.Medical school is enough stress as it is.But then mother nature's monthly gift decides to ghost me.Now I'm totally screwed!! The way we met was out of a movie.Then he showed up as my professor the very next day.He's the man with two titles.Dr. Frost. And Professor Mc. Hottie.All that and a panty-dropping New Zealand accent..Categorized as:
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![Billion Dollar Mistake by K.C. Crowne]()
Billion Dollar Mistake by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI should have listened to reason. Now, I’m married to an infuriatingly cocky billionaire.It started with an innocent crush. The popular boy from the wealthy side of town.And a dorky girl he teased mercilessly.Fast forward and the boy I wanted is now a man.Nothing like the star of my teenage fantasies.He's ruggedly handsome and charming.Charismatic. Confident. Sexy...Categorized as:
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![Doctor Lucky Charms by K.C. Crowne]()
Doctor Lucky Charms by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis holiday season, there's more than gingerbread in the oven. I met the hottest man ever...Then proceeded to tell him to shove his money up his Irish rear.It wasn't like I'd run into him ever again.Not like I'd see him while visiting my OBGYN.Wearing a thin paper gown on an exam table.Wait...That's exactly what happened!!The Irish guy I told to go to hell is my OBGYN... -
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The Vow Boxed Set by Lily Zante
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings**PLEASE NOTE: This romance serial consists of 9 installments which vary in length from 25K-45K. All have now been published.** Read the last three books from 'The Billionaire's Love Story', a contemporary romance serial set in New York. Tobias and Savannah finally overcome their past experiences and escape New York in an attempt to get away and deepen their relationship...Categorized as:
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Max by Lynn Raye Harris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL Max Brannigan is a loner with a strong protective streak and an ocean of survivor’s guilt that drives him to take risks no sane man would take. When he gets the news his billionaire father died and left him a horse farm in Kentucky, he’s busy protecting a group of American military contractors in a war zone...
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