Books like 'Provoke'
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Her Shadows, His Secrets by C.C. Monroe
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHannaI hid in the shadows all my life. That was where I felt I belonged the most, because I was ridiculed by the ones I loved, by society’s view of women like me.But now I believe someone is out to hurt me, yet I don’t know who it could be. I didn’t think I had anyone to fear, except for in the shadows, the same ones that used to keep me safe... -
![Through His Eyes by Nikki Ash]()
Through His Eyes by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe moment I saw her walk through the door of Forbidden Ink, I knew she was the one. With her wide hips, thick thighs, and perfect breasts, she’s every man’s wet dream. Add to that her dark, soulful eyes, pouty lips, and a body covered in gorgeous art, and I knew I needed to make her mine... -
![Rocked Bayou by Erin Nicholas]()
Rocked Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEx-bodyguard and moody Irishman Colin Daly needs three things:To figure out how to have a real job after his longtime client no longer needs him.To find some really good Irish whiskey in the land of homemade moonshine.To stop having dirty dreams every time he hears young, beautiful, recently-discovered-thanks-to-social-media music sensation, Hayden Ross, sing... -
![Small Town Swoon by Melanie Harlow]()
Small Town Swoon by Melanie Harlow
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly in the movies does the Hollywood heartthrob fall for the small town diner waitress.So when Dashiel Buckley returns to Cherry Tree Harbor for a wedding, I’m determined not to let my massive crush on my best friend’s older brother hijack my good sense.(It happened once before. Do not recommend.)But when my hand is injured, it’s Dash who steps in at the diner...Categorized as:
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![The Wildcat by Bella Matthews]()
The Wildcat by Bella Matthews
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat do you get when you mix a devastatingly handsome hockey player who doesn’t do casual with a blonde bombshell cheerleader who doesn’t do serious?I was supposed to be taking the summer off from dating. . . and flirting. . . and men in general. A cleanse. It sounded great in theory. But theory went out the window when my own personal kryptonite sat on the barstool next to mine... -
![Whisper Of Attraction by Melanie Shawn]()
Whisper Of Attraction by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone Whisper Lake romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way! Single mom Brynn Daniels has her hands full with her teenage son, working full time, and getting ambushed periodically when her mom rents out the backyard garage apartment on Airbnb without letting her know. She doesn't have time for romance... -
![Commanding the Curvy Girl by Nichole Rose]()
Commanding the Curvy Girl by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo save a curvy dispatcher and win her heart, this detective will do whatever it takes. Even if it means answering every outrageous call in Silver Spoon Falls.EastonTaking a bullet was supposed to be as bad as things could get.And then I moved to Silver Spoon Falls.There is nothing easy about life in this crazy small town.Especially when a curvy little dispatcher decides she doesn't like me... -
![Rags to Royals by Erin Nicolle, Erin Nicholas]()
Rags to Royals by Erin Nicolle, Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA small-town single mom like me has no business believing in fairy tales.But the very handsome, charming, dirty-talking prince (yes, seriously) I met nineteen months ago now has his fine ass and panty-melting grin planted on my front porch.He’s been searching for me ever since I snuck out after our hot, fantasy-filled weekend together.And, dammit, that’s a little romantic... -
![No Vacancy by Stephanie Rose]()
No Vacancy by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a summer fling become the love of a lifetime? Perpetual good girl Caterina Longo is dependable to a fault. At 33, she’s never called in sick. Never had a one-night stand. Never taken a chance in her entire life... -
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Seduced by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAll that’s ever mattered to me is football.Until I meet the woman that makes me question everything.She thinks I care that she’s older than me.She thinks I’ll just give up and forget the one night we had together.But that’s not going to happen.We may have drunk too much.We may have gotten married in a drive-thru wedding chapel,But there’s no way I’m just going to let her run from me... -
![Savage Ride by Cameron Hart]()
Savage Ride by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe thick, curvy redhead with bright blue eyes is going to be trouble, I can already tell.She’s too sweet, too pure, and a reporter to boot. Paige is angling for a story about the dirty cops here in Valor, Wyoming, but she has no idea how far down that rabbit hole goes... -
![Rockstar Baby by Taryn Quinn]()
Rockstar Baby by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSnowed in rocker makes unplanned baby with saucy waitress. News at 11. I could see the tabloids now.Yeah, I play guitar and sing occasionally. But my main role is as a producer for other musicians.That's why I came to Crescent Cove—to help rockstar Kellan McGuire with his first solo project.Not to get stuck in a surprise snowstorm with a smart, funny lass with big brown eyes and a very flexible. -
![Trapped with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart]()
Trapped with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe's a firefighter trying to prove himself. But now he's trapped in a tattoo parlor with a woman he can't resist.I was just trying to warm up.The tattoo parlor where I work is freezing cold, so at closing time, I decide to hop in one of the few tanning beds in the building and warm up.But when the security alarm goes off for some reason, a hunky firefighter breaks in to save me...Categorized as:
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![Charmed by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
Charmed by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCharmed by Her Curves is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a curvy heroine and a sexy alpha hero. It is the third in the Holly Street Holidays series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!Tiegan‘Tis the season to be jolly.Unless, like me, you're homeless and jobless just in time for the holidays... -
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![Amazed by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox]()
Amazed by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmazed by Her Curves is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a curvy heroine and a sexy alpha hero. It is the second in the Holly Street Holiday series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers! Esther I like old things—antiques and my best friend, Grandma Ruthie.When she invites me to her annual holiday bash, I’m looking forward to it... -
![Enchanted by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox]()
Enchanted by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnchanted by Her Curves is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a curvy heroine and a sexy alpha hero. It is the fourth in the Holly Street Holiday series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers! Hazel When my husband passed two years ago, he had a few last requests.One of them was a message for his old friend, but getting a hold of Callum hasn’t been easy... -
![His Holiday Surprise: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
His Holiday Surprise: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe holidays are ruined when a blizzard keeps Evelyn from getting home, until a handsome stranger offers her a place to stay...One click this curvy woman holiday romance!EvelynAll I want to do is give my son a great Christmas.But when our flight is canceled,I don’t know what to do.Until a handsome stranger invites us to his place.Shep is handsome, generous, and makes me want to decorate his tree... -
![His Holiday Package: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
His Holiday Package: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMarie has to pose as her best friend’s girlfriend over the holidays. Will their fake romance turn into real love?One click this curvy woman holiday romance!AdamMarie has been my best friend for years,And I’ve wanted more for just as long,But I have a secret that’s held me back.When she tells me she might be moving,I take a risk, asking her to pose as my girlfriend for the holidays...Categorized as:
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![Catch of the Day by Jane Fox]()
Catch of the Day by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZeke: My life is busy enough with the time I spend as a commercial fisherman. The last thing I need is to be distracted by romance, but when I meet Daya, she’s suddenly all I can think about.Daya: I’m not sure that Maine’s the right place for me—until a certain broad, buff, and bearded fisherman walks through the door of the restaurant where I work.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
![Not Such A Bad Guy by Erin Nicholas]()
Not Such A Bad Guy by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fling, a funeral, and a little falling in love... just another weekend in Bad, Louisiana. Physical therapist Christopher Gilmore is back in Bad, Louisiana, for the reading of the will of his friend and mentor, Patrick Faucheaux. Christopher expects a small memento from the man he considered a father figure...Categorized as:
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![One Good Thing by Kacey Shea]()
One Good Thing by Kacey Shea
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I have nothing to offer a woman like Cora. Not what she deserves, yet . . . I want her anyway."I never expected to meet the woman of my dreams in a coffee shop. Especially when she’s a famous Hollywood actress and I’m nothing but an overworked, underpaid barista. Only I already have someone special—my son. Providing for him and getting through college are my top priorities... -
![323 Tender Way by Mila Crawford, Aria Cole]()
323 Tender Way by Mila Crawford, Aria Cole
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDuke Miller has a past he has been trying to outrun for ten years. His secret has forced him to keep his distance and never let anyone too close. When Duke unexpectedly becomes a barista for a day at the local coffee shop, he meets a woman who makes him question if keeping it all bottled up is worth the hurt. Maybe trusting the right person with his burden is all he needs to let go... -
![427 First Ave. by Hope Ford]()
427 First Ave. by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe knows what she wants… and it’s him.Ginger is wild, loves to line dance and is a huge flirt. She goes to the tattoo shop looking for her next big adventure. As soon as she sets her eyes on Ozzie, she knows he’s the one.He asks her what she wants, thinking she’s going to pick a butterfly or a rose.But he’s shocked when she says it’s him she wants...Categorized as:
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![Knox by Kali Hart]()
Knox by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMayaI’ve had a crush on the Daisy Hills Fire Chief since the very first time I met him.Never mind that there’s at least fifteen years between us.Or that I’ve been dating a lot of duds lately.The first Wednesday is still my favorite day of the month because he comes by the library for a fire code inspection.But this inspection is one for the books... -
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![The Firefighter's Secret Santa by Kali Hart]()
The Firefighter's Secret Santa by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Firefighter's Secret Santa: Christmas in Alpine Valley Book 1A Firefighter Curvy Woman Holiday RomanceThis Christmas, join five best friends as a friendly dare to draw Secret Santas leads them all to find their true loves.LilyI’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend since I was a shy, geeky teenager.The only thing that’s changed is that I’m all grown up.Still shy. Still geeky... -
![Teaching Rowan: An Older Billionaire, Younger Curvy Girl Romance by Nichole Rose]()
Teaching Rowan: An Older Billionaire, Younger Curvy Girl Romance by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBreaking the rules never felt so good. Sebastian: Rowan Lassiter is pure magic. I was under her spell the moment she opened her mouth. But she's a teacher, and I'm her boss. The rules say she's off-limits…that dating her is out of the question. I guess it's a good thing a little scandal never hurt anyone, right? Because no one is going to tell me I can't keep what belongs to me... -
![Promise Me: A Novella by Lacey Black]()
Promise Me: A Novella by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHolly Jenkins watched her best friend finally get her happily ever after. While there’s no one more deserving than Avery Jackson, Holly can’t fight the longing and ache that settles in her chest when she thinks about her own solitary life. After kissing so many frogs, Holly starts to wonder if Prince Charming even exists. Jase Bentley is worn out... -
![Curvy Hunger by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
Curvy Hunger by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s the enforcer of the MC. She’s dedicated her life to healing. When she returns to her hometown, will their differences keep them apart?One click this curvy woman possessive biker romance!TrixieWhen I left Heathcliff, I was a wild child.Now I’m returning as a doctor—Respectable, responsible, and trying to fit in.When I collide with the local MC,My wild days don’t seem that far away... -
![Despite It All by Mollie Goins]()
Despite It All by Mollie Goins
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWyla My trip to Nashville for my sister’s bachelorette trip was going to be my weekend to let go. I was starting my last year of college and I finally felt like I had a plan for my life. I wanted one weekend of freedom. My plan was to drink some whiskey, sing karaoke, and ride that mechanical bull... -
![Falling In The Mountains by Olivia T. Turner]()
Falling In The Mountains by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNew town. New job. New Me. New boyfriend? At least that’s what the hot Mountain Man staring me down with hungry eyes seems to think. Julian works in Search and Rescue in the Greene Mountains. He also owns the bungee jump, and that’s where I meet him. Those beautiful possessive eyes stare me down as he straps the cord around my ankles... -
![Stay Present by Kaylee Ryan]()
Stay Present by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRyder Two years of silence and no goodbye—she slipped away and through my fingers, leaving me with nothing but questions… and a heavy heart from missing her. I know what we had was real, that our love was once in a lifetime. Now she’s back from her Parisian fashion internship, and I'm ready for answers, desperate to understand why she couldn't just stay... -
![His Hard Mountain Wood by Madison Faye]()
His Hard Mountain Wood by Madison Faye
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOutlaw, filthy biker, mechanic…single father. For the roughest alpha on the mountain, it’s his way or the hard way. For one lucky lady, it’s about to be both . Rough. Wild. Savage . I was a lot of things before I left the outlaw life behind. Blackthorn Mountain was a fresh start. No drama, no distractions. Nothing but me, my bike shop, and my little girl... -
![Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly]()
Latte Darling by S.J. Tilly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI have a nice life - living in my hometown, owning the coffee shop I’ve worked at since I was 16.It’s comfortable.On paper.But I’m tired of doing everything by myself. Tired of being in charge of every decision in my life.I want someone to lean on. Someone to spend time with. Sit with. Hug.And I really don’t want to go to my best friend’s wedding alone... -
![Dylan: A Mountain Man Curvy Woman Romance by Kali Hart]()
Dylan: A Mountain Man Curvy Woman Romance by Kali Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Mountain Man Curvy Woman RomanceElyseWhen I found out social media sensation Ryker Harrison was looking for a summertime assistant, I immediately applied for the job.I never in million years thought I’d get it.I’m all the way in Alaska when I find out I didn’t.I got a different job instead.One that pairs me up with his arrogant brother Dylan—as a fishing guide.I don’t know a thing about fish...Categorized as:
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![518 Hope Ave. by Megan Wade]()
518 Hope Ave. by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEzra is a proud man. After giving up his dreams of college to take care of his siblings, he knows what Struggle Street looks like. But as a resident of Hope Avenue, Cherry Falls, he does his best to cling to the thought that things will get better...one day. If he can manage to hold down two jobs, run a house, replace the washing machine and keep his siblings alive long enough to see that happen.Categorized as:
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![817 Fireman Ln. by Hope Ford]()
817 Fireman Ln. by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe wants to save her… even from himself.Kent is a widower and fights fires like he has nothing to lose.He knows he’ll never find love again and he doesn’t even want to try.But when the new recruit is hired at the fire station, she’s brave, bubbly and beautiful.Kelli is a firewoman with something to prove.She knows she can do this, even though Kent questions her every move... -
![His Holiday Cheer: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
His Holiday Cheer: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrace’s high school crush is home for the holidays, and it turns out he’s become a handsome Mr. Scrooge. Will she have time to show him some holiday cheer?One click this curvy woman holiday romance!GraceHe was my first love,But he left me behind to make his fortune in the city.Now he’s back for the holidays,And I keep running into him.Colton is tall, handsome, and as yummy as a sugar cookie... -
![Kaede by Brynn Hale]()
Kaede by Brynn Hale
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWillow I need this holiday weekend at a cabin in the woods. I think my GPS seriously messed up this time. The mountain man roars that this is his bed. But I recognize those blue eyes. Will this end up being the best wrong turn I’ve ever taken? Kaede She cleaned my house. But also she broke into my house to do it. And now she’s sleeping in my bed... -
![The Rancher's Rose: Ranchers Only Series by Elle Christensen]()
The Rancher's Rose: Ranchers Only Series by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen forbidden sparks ignite, they’ll have to choose whether to burn or snuff out the fire. Rose Locke has loved Garrison Keeler since she was fourteen-years-old. He drove her crazy, treating her like his annoying baby sister, but she was convinced that one day when she was all grown up, everything would change... -
![Hailey by ChaShiree M., M.K. Moore]()
Hailey by ChaShiree M., M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHailey I thought I knew. I thought I knew what life had in store for me. Until the day I met HIM. Until the moment he said hello. Until the second he touched me. Until the times he made love to me over and over claiming me EVERY. TIME. Then our time was up, and I left my heart with him. Fate brought us back together. But, does he still want me, as much as I want him? Plans be damned... -
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Soren by Tarin Lex
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSoren: Wylder Mountain Heroes Book 3An Alpha Mountain Man & Younger Curvy Woman Insta Love RomanceSoren is a dedicated, alpha firefighter ready for love.Hannah is the curvy sweetie who’s searching for healing after a loss.He catches Hannah’s eye before he even knows she exists... -
![Macarons & the Mountain Man by Tarin Lex]()
Macarons & the Mountain Man by Tarin Lex
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Christmas Day heartache drove me into the mountains.North, like my name.I guess I am a grinch. The one they all love to hate.But when I lay eyes on Mabel Monroe outside of my cabin, that all changes.She’s sugar and spice and everything nice.And I’m smitten as heck.Now that she’s walked into my woods, into my life, into my heart…I might have to keep her here forever... -
![Crying Shame by Rebel Shaw]()
Crying Shame by Rebel Shaw
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAddysonLife just threw me a curveball. I have to find a new place to live, but it must be in-district, because my son has his heart set on riding the bus to his first day of kindergarten.When my brother’s sexy best friend suggests we move in with him, I have to remind myself the offer was for his spare bedrooms… not his bed... -
![Win a Date with a Firefighter by Kate Tilney]()
Win a Date with a Firefighter by Kate Tilney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA curvy woman wins a fantasy date with a grumpy firefighter at a bachelor's auction and winds up taking on more than she ever could have imagined.It's finally my turn to go on a date with one of the handsome bachelors from the charity auction. And they must have been saving best for last, because I'm going on a date with a firefighter... -
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![Saved by the Mountain Man by K.B. Barrett]()
Saved by the Mountain Man by K.B. Barrett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s been on the run for a year.He’s been running his whole life.She is fleeing from her past.He is stuck where he is at.She will fight with everything she has to give her son the life she never had.His past mistakes won’t ever let him forget what he lost.She needs a savior.He just needs her... -
![Grading Curve by Emily Bunney]()
Grading Curve by Emily Bunney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a feisty, curvy school principal moves to a sleepy coastal town for a fresh start, she has no idea she'll find love in an unexpected way.JessAfter years in an unhappy marriage, Jess leaves everything behind for a new town and a new job. The only thing missing is a new relationship... -
![Brody: One Night with a Soldier by Eve London]()
Brody: One Night with a Soldier by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSamanthaI wasn’t expecting to see my brother’s best friend on the auction block. But there he is, his chiseled muscles and surly attitude on full display. He’s only home for a few days on leave from the military, but that should be plenty of time to find out if there’s anything more to the childhood crush I’ve had on him for years... -
![The Recluse of the Mountain by Tessa Klein]()
The Recluse of the Mountain by Tessa Klein
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s big. He’s bearded.And I think he’s in love with me.As a matchmaker, I have an eye for finding love for my clientsBut when it comes to my love life, I have a huge blind spot.No better proof than my wedding day...I walked in on my groom making out with his best man.And so I ran away.I hitched up my wedding dress and high-tailed it out of there... -
![Risking It All by Mayra Statham]()
Risking It All by Mayra Statham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsToo much wine and book club text chats are asking for trouble!Especially when everyone in the chat is single and Valentine’s Day is looming over us like a neon sign to remind us of how alone we are. But then something happens, one of the girl’s suggests we do something out of our comfort zone for the hearts and flowers driven holiday.Something just for ourselves... -
![Brothers Best Friend Cowboy by Khloe Summers]()
Brothers Best Friend Cowboy by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this older cowboy wrangle the heart of his best friend’s little sister?EmeryI've watched Maggie for years.Thought about her,Dreamt about her,Imagined what it would be like to touch her and hold her in my arms.Now, I have a chance to make all those fantasies come true.One night, one dare, one choice.The answer is simple.She's going to be mine.MaggieEmery is the man of my dreams...
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