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One Little Lie by Avery Maxwell
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe's the only one I'll ever love, but I had to let her go.Rylan Maroney is the biggest lie I've ever told, and it nearly destroyed everyone in my life. No matter how much it hurts, I can never have her again.He broke my heart and walked away, but he hasn't let me go.Halton Westbrook has haunted my life from four thousand miles away for the last eight years... -
![Daddy on Duty by Taryn Quinn]()
Daddy on Duty by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ll do anything for the cookie… I’m used to playing the field. But specialty baker Tabitha caught my attention the first time I tasted her…frosting. Suddenly I’m offering my services in any way I can. Need some furniture moved? Check.Followed by rogue ducks? Check.Weird noises late at night? Check. Except that late night when I’m on patrol and she calls for assistance, we fall into bed... -
![Kickstart My Heart by Lacey Black]()
Kickstart My Heart by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWalkerThere’s nothing better than a packed house on a Saturday night, and co-owning the hottest restaurant and bar in town with my best friends, isn’t so bad either. We put everything into Burgers and Brew. My job is to keep the alcohol moving and the patrons coming back for more. I won’t let anyone break my focus.That was until I saw her.As much as I try, I can’t fight it... -
![Could Be Forever: Finn and Juliet by Claire Kingsley]()
Could Be Forever: Finn and Juliet by Claire Kingsley
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s just a fling. Or is it?Juliet Blake shows up at my bar, dejected after her surprise girls’ weekend goes bad. So I do the usual—mix her a drink and listen to her troubles. I’m a spontaneous guy, so I offer to help—spend the rest of the weekend with her so she’s not alone on her birthday.I don’t expect her to end up in my bed, but when she does, it’s mind-blowing... -
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![Jaxon by Olivia T. Turner]()
Jaxon by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStellaThe Ride or Die Bar isn't much, but it's the place I made my home.And the Heartlands Motorcycle Club is my family.It's just another night at work until my home gets broken into.My family gets destroyed.It's The Outlaws.They hit us hard. They take everything.But family bonds are strong and the Heartlands aren't about to let this attack by a rival MC club go unpunished... -
![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... -
![Garrett's Obsession by Loni Nichole]()
Garrett's Obsession by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen it comes to love, this football coach is done playing by the rules.Garrett MarshAs the high school football coach, I'm supposed to play by the rules. Except the rules are standing in the way of the one thing I want…Ciara Sharp. She dropped everything to provide for her brother when their parents died. Now, she's untouchable, or so says the school board. But I'm done listening to reason... -
![Torrid by Hope Ford]()
Torrid by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI would do anything to give her what she wants.I try to be a good man and help when I’m needed. But because of my past I’ve accepted that I’ll never have a family of my own. That is until I met Katie. She’s everything I could ever want and her son already has me wrapped around his finger.I would give anything to keep Katie and little Lane as my own. But the one thing Katie wants, I can’t give her... -
![Must Love Alligators by Erin Nicholas]()
Must Love Alligators by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsChase Dawson can't get Bailey Wilcox out of his head. In spite of the clumsiest almost-kiss of his life. A brainy, awkward conservationist is really not his type, but for some reason, this rich playboy can't wait to catch this one under the mistletoe... -
![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. -
![Hello Tease by Kelsie Hoss]()
Hello Tease by Kelsie Hoss
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMen view love as a game. One you can walk away from.At least that’s what the men in my life have taught me. My dad ran off when I was young, and just when I thought I was getting my own happily ever after, my ex left me on my own with two kids.Trying to pick up the pieces, I move to a small town where I can have help from my children’s grandparents...Categorized as:
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![Dazzled by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz]()
Dazzled by Her Curves: A Curvy Woman Holiday Romance by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDazzled by Her Curves is a short, sweet, and steamy romance book featuring a curvy heroine and a sexy alpha hero. It is the first in the Holly Street Holiday series but can be read as a standalone with a HEA and no cliffhangers!StellaIn event planning, the work needs to seem effortless.Unfortunately, with the auspicious Locklear Holiday Bash, things aren’t going as smoothly as I’d hoped... -
![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... -
![Off the Market at Christmas by Chelle Sloan]()
Off the Market at Christmas by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe saying goes that nice guys finish last. The more accurate statement is that nice guys and nerds finish last. We don’t get the girl. We don’t get the happily ever after. Even if it is the one thing we’ve asked for from Santa Claus this Christmas. So when Presley Dawson comes back into my life after twenty years, I don’t even try... -
![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... -
![Joy and Payne by Kat Baxter]()
Joy and Payne by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoyI’ve left Texas with nothing more than my grandmother’s apron collection and her Christmas candy recipes to move to North Pole, NY. How I end up stranded on the side of the road in a ridiculous elf costume in the middle of a blizzard is just par for my course. Especially when the man who plays knight to my damsel is none other than Mr. Grumpy-pants AKA the hottest man I’ve ever met... -
![Beloved by Rebecca Sharp]()
Beloved by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago, Gwen Reynolds loaned her car to the beautiful, bloodied man in her emergency room. No name. No questions. No expectation she’d see him again.Until he shows up in the hallway of her building… moving into the apartment next door.Chevy McIntyre is in town for one reason only: to find the men responsible for his fiancée’s death. He’s not looking for friends, and he doesn’t need 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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![Player For Hire by Taryn Quinn]()
Player For Hire by Taryn Quinn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I want to learn what it’s like to love se* and I want to pay you for the research.”Whoa, whoa…what?The first part of that sentence was a dream come true for a guy. The second part is the one that left me shocked and speechless.Two things I didn’t think were possible since I’m a bartender. I’ve heard some stories, man...Categorized as:
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![Provoke by Rachel Van Dyken]()
Provoke by Rachel Van Dyken
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken comes a new story in her Seaside Pictures series…The music industry called me a savant at age sixteen when I uploaded my first video and gained instant fame. And then Drew Amherst of Adrenaline became my mentor, and my career took off. Everything was great... -
![Somebody Else by Jaxson Kidman]()
Somebody Else by Jaxson Kidman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the author of bestselling novels 5 YEARS LATER & LET YOU GO comes the heart wrenching, bestselling story about a couple who lost the unthinkable... and then lost each other. With a chance encounter, the spark they once lost is still there... but what if it's too late for them? He was the one I loved.I was the one who walked away.We both know why.I was never supposed to see him again... -
![Big Girls Do It Better by C.L. Cruz]()
Big Girls Do It Better by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s one of the guys. He’s looking for a woman to call his own. When sparks fly between this electrician and his assistant, will they find love or will they be left in the dark?ClementineGrowing up with four brothers, I’ve always been one of the guys.I can belch with the best of them, drink anyone under the table, and throw a mean punch.What I can’t seem to do is get a boyfriend... -
![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... -
![His Holiday Bonus by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox]()
His Holiday Bonus by C.L. Cruz, Liz Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Curvy Woman Holiday RomanceAudrey is snowed in with her irresistible boss for the holidays. Maybe this year she’ll get more than just a Christmas bonus...One click this curvy woman holiday romance!AudreyMy family never really did Christmas,And I always felt like I was missing out.So when this city girl ends up working at a Christmas tree farm,It’s new and different… and I kind of like it... -
![Lumber Snack by Mae Harden]()
Lumber Snack by Mae Harden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn the first day of Christmas, I climbed my true love's tree...Dear Santa,After everything I’ve been through this year, I think we can both agree that I deserve something special in my stocking this Christmas. And the burly, axe-toting, mountain man that just rescued me from an icy death sure fits the bill. At least, he would if he could pull that spruce tree out of his back chimney...Categorized as:
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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... -
![Red, White, & Bayou by Erin Nicholas]()
Red, White, & Bayou by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWyatt Landry is back in town...for one night only. At least, that's the plan. In spite of the big Fourth of July party, and his cousin’s plan to set him up with a friend of hers, and how much he wishes things could be the way they used to be.But they're not. And he's hitting the road as soon as the sun sets.Until he sees her. The woman in the red dress...Categorized as:
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![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... -
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![The Truth About Lennon by K.L. Grayson]()
The Truth About Lennon by K.L. Grayson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLennon Barrick-St. James is making headlines as New York City’s hottest new socialite. Only she isn’t new at all. One well-intentioned night gone horribly wrong has landed the daughter of vice presidential candidate Christopher St. James on the front page of every newspaper and magazine in the country... -
![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... -
![Rewriting Grey by L.A. Ferro]()
Rewriting Grey by L.A. Ferro
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Bad choices make epic stories. Write one with me."Iverson Grey wasn’t supposed to be my happily ever after.He wasn’t even on my radar.I came to Copper Falls, expecting to settle my sister's estate and learn about the woman I never knew existed until I was notified of her death. Little did I know that stories about her weren't the only thing that awaited me in the small town...Categorized as:
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![Soaring with Fallon by Kristen Proby]()
Soaring with Fallon by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby… Fallon McCarthy has climbed the corporate ladder. She’s had the office with the view, the staff, and the plaque on her door... -
![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... -
![Fix by Molly McAdams]()
Fix by Molly McAdams
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI’m a lot of things. The youngest Dixon. Town handyman. Best you’ll ever have . . . you’re welcome. One thing I’m not? The guy who falls in love. When Rae Jacobs enters my town with her ever-present laptop and caffeine addiction, she offers me a fleeting glance and a simple demand: Don’t fall in love with her. Bold. Assuming. Laughable, considering she isn’t exactly my type. Wasn’t... -
![Stolen Hart by E. Davies]()
Stolen Hart by E. Davies
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith one look, he blew down every wall I built.Barista Aaron Fisher has no time for shame, propriety, or boyfriends. He’s tired of being used—by his family, hookups, and even a would-be blackmailer. A year after his last heartbreak, Aaron’s ready to give love another chance. He swoops in to rescue a gentle, bashful hunky customer from the depths of app-swiping hell... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![That Snowy Night by J.H. Croix]()
That Snowy Night by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA swoon-worthy romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!A second chance for Christmas.DelilahI never thought I’d see Alex Blake again. Most certainly not on the side of a snowy highway in Alaska.The memory of his summer kisses kept me warm on lonely nights for years. Life and geography got in the way...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Accidental Hero by Shaw Hart]()
Accidental Hero by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe worst day of my life is the one that people can't stop asking me about.Mabel:When my car breaks down one night, I'm sure that I'm about to be murdered.Isn't that how most horror stories start?Instead, I'm saved by a grumpy giant.Jonah isn't much of a talker but that's okay because I am...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Dangerous Curves by Eve London]()
Dangerous Curves by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fire between them is hot enough to melt the ice for this curvy girl and her hockey-playing hero.LailaMoving to Broken Bend, Texas to take care of my grandmother is a no brainer. Finding out she signed me up for a dating app without my permission almost sends me packing. Until I realize my date is the hulking hockey player I’ve been fantasizing about for days...
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