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Daughtry by Cee Bowerman
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDaughtry Forrester has a good life. He loves his club, his family, and working on custom builds. What he doesn’t love is the pressure the women in his life have put on him to hire a female mechanic. While trying to juggle health problems and a camera crew who’s always underfoot, Daughtry doesn’t put much faith in his new hire... -
![Seducing Lola by Jessica Prince]()
Seducing Lola by Jessica Prince
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’ve had my fair share of bad relationships. I’ve dated liars, cheaters, shoe fetishists, and everything in between. Sure, these experiences would make any woman cynical when it comes to dipping her toe back into the dating pool, but I used my past for good and made a career out of helping other women avoid going down the same paths I had. And I was damn good at it... -
![Chaos by Catharina Maura]()
Chaos by Catharina Maura
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWe both claim we're over each other, so why do we keep finding ourselves back in each other's arms?CarterI thought I was over her, right until she walked back into my life. My head knows she and I will end in disaster, yet my heart can't deny her. Maybe I can convince Emilia to make me her dirty little secret...EmiliaCarter is still the only one I want and the only one I desire... -
![The Auction by Tiffany Reisz]()
The Auction by Tiffany Reisz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou're invited to New York City's hottest dating event: Kingsley Edge's annual King's Trust Charity Auction.New on the auction block this year is Daniel, a wealthy widower and Dominant. However, he happens to have his eyes on another first-timer in the club's auction: Anya, a strikingly beautiful virgin submissive from his native Canada.Too bad Anya hates him on sight... -
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![Ignite Me (The Annihilate Me Series) by Christina Ross]()
Ignite Me (The Annihilate Me Series) by Christina Ross
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe series with more than a million books sold! When Madison Wells lands the job to become Barbara Blackwell’s personal assistant at Wenn Enterprises, she thinks she knows what she’s getting herself into. After all, Madison is no fool. Armed with her MBA, she has done her research. And she’s read about Blackwell’s brutal reputation as a hardcore perfectionist... -
![My Hot Boss by Betty Shreffler]()
My Hot Boss by Betty Shreffler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmma From the moment I met Grayson Cole, I knew he was someone I wanted to let in my panties and maybe, even in my heart. One night, one sexy-as-sin kiss, and several drinks later, our incredible evening turns into a disaster and I’m apologizing for the vomit spatter on his fancy, black shoes. I never thought I’d see him again after that, no matter how many nights I spent wishing I would... -
![Saint by Deborah Bladon]()
Saint by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI called the police on my cocky, condescending neighbor last night.Today I found out he’s my new billionaire boss.My neighbor could win an award for being the rudest man in New York City.It wouldn’t kill him to hold the elevator for me when I’m running late.He also plays music way too loud, entertains a lot, and constantly knocks on my door for no good reason... -
![Kiss Me Forever by Layla Hagen]()
Kiss Me Forever by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLast night, he was a sexy stranger I couldn't get enough of.Today, he's my new boss, who I can't seem to please. Bad luck seems to follow me. Last night, I grabbed a drink at the bar near my new workplace.I met the most sophisticated man when he “stole” my table. We bantered and danced, and I went home with a stranger for the first time in my life... -
![One of a Kind: by Sandi Lynn]()
One of a Kind: by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author Sandi Lynn comes a brand new brothers series you'll want to devour!SamI made a promise not to sleep with my new personal assistant.Too late.I’d already slept with her before I knew Grayson, my human resources director, hired her.Long story short.We first met at a café when she let me have the last apple turnover... -
![Sexy Filthy Boss by Piper Rayne]()
Sexy Filthy Boss by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHe’s the sexy alpha male in the corner office who goes through assistants faster than free donuts in the breakroom.I’m the assistant who was chosen to cover for his last fire.The owner of the company is clear—hook the biggest client in our firm’s history and there’s a partnership for him and a promotion for me. Stipulation—we do it together... -
![Having You Is Never Enough by E.L. Todd]()
Having You Is Never Enough by E.L. Todd
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhile Cayson is battling his decision about medical school, he notices Slade’s peculiar behavior. Slade never seems to be where he says he is, and it’s clear he’s hiding something from everyone. Cayson is certain he has a girlfriend, and the more Slade denies it, the more hurt Cayson feels... -
![Resisting Mr. Kane by Rosa Lucas]()
Resisting Mr. Kane by Rosa Lucas
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsResisting Mr. Kane is a dual-POV, stand-alone, steamy, holiday-to-office age gap romantic comedy.A working holiday on the idyllic Greek island of Mykonos.Making money while backpacking sounds perfect, doesn't it?Except bartending is not my forte. I moved around the bar with the grace of a baboon, knocking over glasses and serving bad cocktails... -
![Zach: A Brash Brothers Romance by Jenna Myles]()
Zach: A Brash Brothers Romance by Jenna Myles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn image-conscious playboy hires a frumpy, shoe-losing, directionally challenged virgin. Let the chaos commence!Smooth, Playboy, Billionaire.All labels people apply to me. But the only label I actually care about is Brother.Everything I do is for them. For the empire we built together. Women are an enjoyable distraction, that’s all... -
![Your Christmas Love by Layla Hagen]()
Your Christmas Love by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSienna Hensley loves everything about the Christmas season, from hanging decorations to the cozy get-togethers with her family. Despite being part of the well-known Bennett family, Sienna is determined to first gather experience before joining their business. Her job at Statham department store is perfect for that. But her new boss, Winston, is going to be a slight problem... -
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![Forever, Please by Willow Summers]()
Forever, Please by Willow Summers
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings**Preorder Only Sale** Will he consent to forever… I know that he loves me, that’s not the problem. And I know that he’ll be there for me. But he hasn’t mentioned forever. Not only that, but he refuses to tell his mother. Some scars run too deep, and this one is the deepest of all. I have everything on the line. To lose him now would be to lose it all... -
![Cocky Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell]()
Cocky Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"I drowned in this story. In these words, and in this world. A five star read from the very first page." - Amo Jones, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Elite Kings Club Series He's a bastard in Burberry. Decker Collins knows how to do one thing--win. When his billion-dollar law practice moves to merge with a firm out of Dallas, she shows up to oversee the transition... -
![Suite on the Boss by Olivia Hayle]()
Suite on the Boss by Olivia Hayle
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFake dating my billionaire boss to get revenge on my ex? Yes please. But falling for him? That’s something I vowed never to do again. Isaac Winter is the fourth-generation owner of the legendary 5th Ave hotel that bears his last name. He’s at the top of New York high society… and I’ve just left it behind... -
![Resisting the CEO: Office Second Chance Romance by Emelia Blair]()
Resisting the CEO: Office Second Chance Romance by Emelia Blair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Kendal’s hired to a job she never applied for, will she recognize her new boss?On the verge of homelessness, Kendal accepts the golden job she’s offered by theCEO of Starr Enterprises. But her new boss, Caleb, looks too familiar…and seems determined to start a flame between them.While Caleb works to steal her heart, Kendal accidentally discovers who he really is... -
![The Replacement War by Lisa Suzanne]()
The Replacement War by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBestselling author Lisa Suzanne's rock star romance has lovers becoming enemies when a weekend fling turns into the competition of their lives. I haven’t even earned the position yet and I’m already living like a rock star. I spend my weekend on someone else’s dime in a swanky Los Angeles hotel with a gorgeous woman. She’s looking for a fling, so I give her what she wants... -
![Dirty Vegas Nights by Logan Chance]()
Dirty Vegas Nights by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy body’s made of iron. My muscles are sculpted by God himself.And my green eyes have been described as ‘lady magnets’ by the Vegas Tribune. The Trifecta sensation is only the dirtiest male revue show Vegas has ever seen. We’ve been blazing the stage for a while and have gained quite the fan base. Women travel from across the country just to catch a glimpse of us... -
![Seeking My Destiny by Jenna Jacob]()
Seeking My Destiny by Jenna Jacob
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBy day, I’m Sasha Evans, successful business owner and entrepreneur. By night, I’m Destiny, Club Genesis’ masochistic bottom who craves pain and won’t kneel to just any Top. The subs around me are all pairing up with the Doms of their dreams. I can’t even find someone to whip away my stress and grant me peace... -
![THAT MAN 6: (The Anniversary Story) by Nelle L'Amour]()
THAT MAN 6: (The Anniversary Story) by Nelle L'Amour
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScorchin' hot Blake Burns and his tiger Jennifer are back in this page-turner sequel to Nelle L'Amour's USA Today bestselling THAT MAN series! And things are hotter than ever when they fly to the Maldives to celebrate their tenth anniversary. What can go wrong, does go wrong. Beginning with a near-crash emergency landing... -
![Hooked by Joanne Schwehm]()
Hooked by Joanne Schwehm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI love my life. As owner and chef at one of the hottest restaurants, I know how to keep things sizzling in and out of the kitchen. What more could I ask for? But I'll tell you what I didn't ask for... a klutzy, curly-haired woman slamming into me with a unicorn cake. Yes, you read that right--a damn cake decorated to look like the mythical creature bathed in every color of the rainbow... -
![A Very Merry Alpha Christmas: A Holiday Romance Box Set by Logan Chance]()
A Very Merry Alpha Christmas: A Holiday Romance Box Set by Logan Chance
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs there anything hotter than getting your very own alpha for Christmas? How about three filthy alphas instead? This is a fun and steamy holiday collection filled with not one, but three naughty alphas just for you. NORTH: North Caspian, a very successful alpha boss and his lively employee, Holly Winterbourne, will heat up your holiday and kindles...Categorized as:
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![Tripp by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell]()
Tripp by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTripp Patton is not the guy you take home to meet your mom.He is the number one sports agent in the world, and he didn’t get there by playing nice.On the verge of signing the biggest player of his career, someone gets in his way.Lennon Edwards, a younger agent trying to make a name for herself. She’s hungry for success, relentless, and drop-dead gorgeous... -
![Pretty Dirty Trick by Tabatha Kiss]()
Pretty Dirty Trick by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA brand-new star-crossed romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Tabatha Kiss! I had one job. Stand up tall, look pretty, and don’t fall for the lawyer trying to put my father in prison. I had one. f*cking. job. I’ve always had a thing for the forbidden guy... -
![The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford]()
The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEmily Lane is supposed to be on vacation. Instead, she’s in a meeting where a new hire steals the promotion she’s been slotted for. To make matters worse, the promotion thief is a bit of a jerk both inside and outside cubicle walls.Needing an escape, Emily takes on her sister’s dare to work for her calligraphy company. After all, Emily has been perfecting her pointed pen skills for over a decade... -
![Hard Truth by Emily Goodwin]()
Hard Truth by Emily Goodwin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first time I met Alexander Harding, I yelled at him for taking my parking spot. Rich and powerful, I saw him as nothing more than my new coldhearted boss. I hated him once but now…now things aren’t that simple. There’s a man beneath the beast, and the more I get to know him, the more I fall in love with him... -
![A Difficult Man to Love by Elizabeth Lennox]()
A Difficult Man to Love by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt was time to sell. One by one, her life was falling apart. That’s when Hayden accepted that she’d have to sell her farm and move on. Unfortunately, the only offer she had was from a man she hated. Just one month ago, she’d told him that she wouldn’t sell her land to him. Wasn’t it funny (horrible!) how life played games? Viktor thought that the lovely garden nursery owner was amazing...Categorized as:
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![Hayden by Lisa Helen Gray]()
Hayden by Lisa Helen Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI was the girl who loved to swear, speak her mind, and drink rum like it was water. And I never apologised for it. He was my boss; infuriating, arrogant, and so damn good looking it was hard not to fantasise about him. We were two different people, living two ways of life. And yet, I couldn't help but want him. No longer were men in uniform my thing. No, it was now men in suits, with hot tattoos... -
![Hating and Dating Your Boss with Style!: A Romantic Comedy by Alina Jacobs]()
Hating and Dating Your Boss with Style!: A Romantic Comedy by Alina Jacobs
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBad day at work? Try having someone steal your beloved hotel.Oh, and the new boss is absolutely the worst. Work hard and ye shall be rewarded…Wrong. The Maxine Hotel was supposed to be mine. I invested my meager savings into the upkeep.I slept in a freezing-cold attic like Cinderella but with way more overeating. I dealt with entitled guests and feral children on a daily basis... -
![Brutal in Love by C.L. Cruz]()
Brutal in Love by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s head of security. She’s an accidental spy. When they meet will their passion be the only thing that explodes?C.L. Cruz & Liz Fox have teamed up to bring you a new series!Four friends who triumphed against all odds, no matter the cost. Now they’ve made it. One by one, they’ll become obsessed with possessing her curves.This is a Steamy Short Story Romance. No Cliffhangers...Categorized as:
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![New York Nights: A Collection of Steamy, Alpha-Male Romances by Whitney G.]()
New York Nights: A Collection of Steamy, Alpha-Male Romances by Whitney G.
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA collection of the steamiest, alpha-male romances from New York Times bestselling author, Whitney G. This collection includes Reasonable Doubt (Full Series), Turbulence: A Cocky Pilot Romance, and Naughty Boss. **Price will go to $9... -
![Poker Face by Maggie C. Gates]()
Poker Face by Maggie C. Gates
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvery girl dreams about meeting her celebrity crush–Running into them on the street and snapping a selfie. Maybe even being saved like a gorgeous damsel and having said celebrity crush sweep her off of her feet. Me personally? Let’s just say that me and the Hemsworth boys have had our fair share of imaginary meet-cutes.I’m not picky. I’d take any of them...Categorized as:
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![Fake Fiancé Boss Daddy by Callie Stevens]()
Fake Fiancé Boss Daddy by Callie Stevens
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI wanted a promotion.My boss wanted a fake fiancé.The last thing we want is a baby surprise.Loxton Breckwood seemed to have it all.Looks, charm, prestige. A hoard of women lining up to spend one night in his bed…The only thing he didn’t have was access to his trust fund.Requirement number one? A steady relationship.A notion an infamous playboy like him couldn’t even begin to entertain... -
![Make Me Lose: a small-town enemies-to-lovers romance by Ember Leigh]()
Make Me Lose: a small-town enemies-to-lovers romance by Ember Leigh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGrayson Daly and I aren’t just rivals. We’re enemies. Born minutes apart on the same day in the same hospital, our parents thought this meant we were somehow destined to be together. We knew were we just destined to beat each other. Competition boiled over until junior year, when the cold war turned into an unexpected peace offering... -
![The Billionaire's Best Friend by Cassie Cross]()
The Billionaire's Best Friend by Cassie Cross
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUnlucky in love, Becca Smith always preferred getting her romance fix by following the private lives of the rich and famous in her favorite tabloids. After her most recent breakup, Becca locked her heart away and retreated into the safe distance that following other people’s relationships afforded her. Then, at her best friend’s wedding, she meets Tristan Blackwell...Categorized as:
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![Ego Trip: A Cocky Boss Romantic Comedy by Tabatha Kiss]()
Ego Trip: A Cocky Boss Romantic Comedy by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo weeks on the road with my boss? Business as usual. Two weeks on the road with my newer, hotter boss that I had a one-night stand with four years ago? A disaster waiting to happen.It was a one-time thing with a man I knew from work. His name was Oliver Black. The rich and handsome manager of the Botsford Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. Dark hair. Icy blue eyes... -
![Charmed: A British Billionaire Romance by April Wilson, Laura Riley]()
Charmed: A British Billionaire Romance by April Wilson, Laura Riley
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSkye It was just supposed to be a one-year internship in London.I wasn’t supposed to meet Prince Charming. I wasn’t supposed to fall in love. And I certainly wasn’t supposed to get my heart broken. Will Women fall at my feet. They find me—and my bank account—irresistible.It’s not until I meet a shy American wallflower with an uncanny knack for numbers that I fall, too.I want this girl... -
![The Billionaire's Masquerade: Betting On You Series: Book Two by Jeannette Winters]()
The Billionaire's Masquerade: Betting On You Series: Book Two by Jeannette Winters
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPlayboy billionaire, Trent Davis, never wakes up next to the women he takes to bed, and every tabloid in New York City knows it. Elaine Manning’s reputation means everything to her, and she refuses to be his latest conquest. All bets are off when she accepts an once-in-a-lifetime job offer, the only catch being the identity of her boss: Trent Davis... -
![Miss Belief by Aubrey Bondurant]()
Miss Belief by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReid Maxwell is the man I’ve spent the last year crushing on – and he’s my new boss. I should be over the moon about his recent breakup, but he’s gone from miserable to cold. It’s time to give post-breakup Reid a serious intervention. Only our chat doesn’t go as expected. Now he’s proposing the one thing I’m not sure I can pull off. Teagan Larson is feisty and fearless... -
![His Fake Girlfriend by Jolie Day]()
His Fake Girlfriend by Jolie Day
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAaron Patterson. Cold. Controlling. Domineering jerk. CEO of our rival company. ...And my new fake boyfriend. The first time we met, he gave me nothing but a false name. And a promise of what he would do to me when he got me alone. It could have been great. But an urgent call forced me to leave. Dressed, alone, without hope of getting naked with the hot stranger...Categorized as:
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![La formula dell'attrazione by Paola Chiozza]()
La formula dell'attrazione by Paola Chiozza
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVenere in acquario? Luna nella terza casa? Rebecca Pennington non crede nelle stelle, ma ci lavora. È ingegnere aerospaziale, risolve il Cubo di Rubik in sette secondi e nella vita ha una sola certezza matematica: odierà in eterno Chase Reeve Goldsmith.Poco importa che lui sia l'uomo più sexy, ricco e intelligente che abbia mai conosciuto, sarà sempre il suo peggior nemico...Categorized as:
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![Almost Paradise by Evelyn Sola]()
Almost Paradise by Evelyn Sola
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a chance sighting lead to a second chance?When Nia Nash got involved with Drake Paradise, heir to the Paradise Construction empire, she never thought that she’d end up raising their son alone.Hurt and furious, she’s spent four years trying to forget everything about him. From the way his piercing blue eyes would follow her every move, to the way he set her body on fire with only one kiss... -
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![The Bossy One by Leslie North]()
The Bossy One by Leslie North
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWANTED: Nanny who will put up with an infuriatingly grumpy Irish billionaire.If you throw Declan Bryne out of a plane at 40,000 feet, would he fly?That's the question I ask myself after he told me that it’d be “grand" if I could stop talking.I can’t help it. I’m a nervous flyer.But that should've been my sign to hit EJECT!Because this hate-hate relationship is doomed to fail.He’s a total grump...Categorized as:
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![That Wild Player: A Standalone Bad Boy Billionaire & (Former) Good Girl Romantic Comedy by Nadia Lee]()
That Wild Player: A Standalone Bad Boy Billionaire & (Former) Good Girl Romantic Comedy by Nadia Lee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI'm a good girl. I work hard, follow the rules, and only want a future with Mr. Right, complete with a white picket fence, 1.5 children and a dog. What do I have instead? A "Dear Jane" email from my ex, who CCd it to my best friends and their fiancés. My friends realizing that I've never had an orgasm is the cherry on the train-wreck cake of my love life... -
![#1 Rival by T. Gephart]()
#1 Rival by T. Gephart
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLauren Harper wanted four things. Respect. Success. Happiness. And to annihilate Roman Pierce. Sure, he was a smooth, smart and sexy attorney who made the senior partners at their law firm cream their pants. But he was also an annoying cocky jerk who she’d been competing with since they had both been hired over a year ago... -
![Billionaire Bosshole by Laura Lee]()
Billionaire Bosshole by Laura Lee
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBosshole (ˈbȯs - ˈhōl ) -noun 1. A person who turns into a massive jerk ten seconds after being made supervisor. 2. An employer completely devoid of empathy or concern for anyone else. 3. A manager with whom you often disagree. Also see: jerk boss, a$$hole, egomaniac Do you know the one thing you should never do at work? Your boss... -
![Careless by Michelle Horst]()
Careless by Michelle Horst
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom International Bestseller Michelle Heard, comes a new, sexy standalone novel in the Enemies To Lovers series. Irony - when life f@cks you over. Jaxson She's the one girl I can't forget. She's as innocent as a saint, with the mouth of a sinner. After taking her virginity, it's taken me four years to get rid of the guilt... -
![Ruthless by Michelle Horst]()
Ruthless by Michelle Horst
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom International Bestseller Michelle Horst, comes a new, sexy novel in the Enemies To Lovers series. MARCUS I'm good at deceiving people. Too good. I let people think I'm a bastard. Then Willow walks into my life, and no matter how hard I try to scare her off, she keeps coming back. But, everyone has their limit, and I'm afraid Willow has reached hers...
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