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A Wind of Change by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA new hero will rise...From the ruins of the final battle, a new hero has emerged. A hero who will take The Shade into unchartered territories. Who will usher in a new world order, in which no predator may ever be safe again. And who will experience and learn to love, like no man has ever done before.. -
![Unwilling Queen by Lexie Winston]()
Unwilling Queen by Lexie Winston
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsColbie Karridge lives in the neutral zone and is perfectly happy running her bakery, creating delicious, sweet treats for both humans and shifters alike who venture into the shared area.Her life is simple, but she thought she was happy...Categorized as:
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![Wavering Aftermath by Erin R. Flynn]()
Wavering Aftermath by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy name is Tamsin Vale and I’m about to do something smart… Or something really, really stupid. I give it a 50/50 chance, but keeping quiet on what’s going on with me has bitten me in the arse too many times for me not to admit it.And since my mother’s journal isn’t helping and is heartbreaking to read, it’s time to trust the people who say they care about me...Categorized as:
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![Allies by Letty Frame]()
Allies by Letty Frame
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe council have made their move forcing Lottie and her men to take a stand. For too long these men have been in power doing nothing but the bare minimum to protect wolf kind. Danger is coming and it’s up to Lottie and her men to protect them all. The entirety of the UK supernatural community is now watching Lottie and her men. A big fight is looming and they can’t afford to screw up... -
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![Seductively Undead in Dark River by Grace McGinty]()
Seductively Undead in Dark River by Grace McGinty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwenty years has passed since Raine Baxter became the leader of the a weird mish-mash of supernaturals. Twenty years in which she raised a family, protected her new citizens, and was completely cherished by the men who gave her their love. Raine should be happy. And she was, deliriously so. Except one small thing.She didn't want to be a leader...Categorized as:
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![House Of Vampires 15 : Trouble, Blood And Magic by Samantha Snow]()
House Of Vampires 15 : Trouble, Blood And Magic by Samantha Snow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContinue the fun right away...I got enemies.A lot of them.Jessica Clark, a magnet for trouble, blood, and magic.I’m not surprised to learn that someone is trying to kill me, but when I become the prime suspect of a murder, all bets are off!I’m innocent!Mostly.Just when I thought I was getting my life under control, this happened.Thankfully, I’m not alone. My friends are cutthroat... -
![House Of Vampires 14: The Daywalkers by Samantha Snow]()
House Of Vampires 14: The Daywalkers by Samantha Snow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContinue the journey right away...Daywalkers.The term is self-explanatory. Daywalkers are vampires who can sunbathe without turning extra crispy. Only a few of them exist, powerful men and women who have somehow found a way to break from the curse that was put on their species centuries ago.Why does any of this matter?Beats me... -
![House Of Vampires 13: The Others by Samantha Snow]()
House Of Vampires 13: The Others by Samantha Snow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHouse Of Vampires: Season 3 Begins Here! We walk among you. Witches, fairies, and vampires. Humans call us the Others. I’m Jessica Clark, you’re favorite witch, straight out of the ONP. (Order of New Purgatory.)Dad likes to call me his ace, especially when I’ve manipulated someone into serving his purpose...Categorized as:
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![Shifted Scars by Elena Lawson]()
Shifted Scars by Elena Lawson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt is law: every good thing in my life must be paid for with at least one bad thing…and I’m long overdue.Four years and I’m finally starting to feel like I’ve earned my place in the Forest Grove pack. Business is booming at the quarry. Our new pub is thriving. We are thriving...Categorized as:
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![A Crown of Shadows and Secrets by Sloane Murphy]()
A Crown of Shadows and Secrets by Sloane Murphy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne thing I’ve learnt since I became a Hunter…Anyone can betray you.Its exactly why I find myself travelling to a place I never thought I’d go.The Shadow Realm.Demons hide in every shadow and around every corner,But here in the darkness I discover even more surprises.Things I never thought possible...Categorized as:
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![The King's Bargain by J.A. Stowe]()
The King's Bargain by J.A. Stowe
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat if your bargain with a king is a deal with the devil?I knew accepting that Aegis case could only mean trouble.After her attack on the Colosseum, Valeria launched a campaign of cruelty on Draqaar. With every death, her army grows, and I’m the only one that can turn the tide of battle. I’m the only one that can break the daeva curse...Categorized as:
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![House Of Vampires 12 : A Walk Into The Sun by Samantha Snow]()
House Of Vampires 12 : A Walk Into The Sun by Samantha Snow
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsContinue the fun right away...Witchin’ ain’t easy.Let’s just look at the ever growing list of things Blair has to find.1.A missing fairy.2.An enchanted object.3.A way to bring her men back from the dead.4.Her mind. (No time.)And when finals at Endor University finally arrive, Blair’s got to make a choice... -
![A Crown of Smoke and Ash by Sloane Murphy]()
A Crown of Smoke and Ash by Sloane Murphy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter having my life turned upside down, I discovered past me had left more than one thing that needed fixing. Past me was awesome. Saved by an angel, protected by him and the three other men I love, I learn there's more to the mystery of my past lives than I ever could have realized...Categorized as:
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![A Shade of Kiev by Bella Forrest]()
A Shade of Kiev by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy name is Kiev Novalic. I am a vampire, and a murderer.Having betrayed the trust of my own kind and that of the enemies I sold myself to, I have three days left to live. I stare at the girl in the cell opposite mine. Mona, she calls herself. A witch born without magic.She might be my key to freedom, but I should know to stay away. I should know: some scars are etched too deep to heal... -
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![Blood Prophecy by Mary Rundle]()
Blood Prophecy by Mary Rundle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is part of a continuing series by Amazon International Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – reading the previous titles is advised. Readers will enjoy catching up with members of the Blackwood Pack and reading about what is happening to them as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another, fighting evil, and helping shifters everywhere... -
![The Hunter's Curse by J.D. Monroe]()
The Hunter's Curse by J.D. Monroe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHaunted by a troubled childhood, Olivia Pierce has never felt safe. Getting kidnapped and drained dry by rogue vampires certainly hasn't helped matters.When she makes a devilish deal with the vampires to save her sister's life, she plunges deep into the shadowy world of Atlanta's vampires... -
![Dawn of the Pack by Laurel Night]()
Dawn of the Pack by Laurel Night
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime is running out for me to end the curse… and save my fourth fated mate.Being pack leader isn’t as simple as it sounds.Uncle Dom seems to have forgotten that he’s no longer the pack leader, and is testing my patience with his increasingly presumptive attitude...Categorized as:
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![Adelaide's Storm by G. Bailey]()
Adelaide's Storm by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes fate is your only blessing. The four courts of Frayan, or what is left of them, have risen to stop a war. But they will need a queen who will win the war. Adelaide Autumn has to make a choice between her family and her duty. Either way, it will break her heart. Royals can't always have it all... Her pack must love her. Her fate must be her choice...Categorized as:
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![Turbulent Expansion by Erin R. Flynn]()
Turbulent Expansion by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter surviving Halloween, Arabella Baker is determined to do things better while achieving what she planned with her daughters in moving to Boston. The fates seem to help her a bit, and the stars align along with putting together some helpful suggestions, and she manages a way to expand...Categorized as:
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![Heart of the Hounded by Grace McGinty]()
Heart of the Hounded by Grace McGinty
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHey, are you okay?Are you a supernatural too, being hunted as a trophy? Do you have nowhere to go and no one to turn to?Eden is here. We can provide protection. Safety. Understanding.You just have to find us first.When Layla stumbled across the Big, Bad Wolf, her life changed forever. Now that her eyes are open to all the things that go bump in the night? There's no going back...Categorized as:
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![Savage Possession by Belinda Boring]()
Savage Possession by Belinda Boring
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrowing up, Darcy knew that life would be filled with challenges and tough decisions, but none so difficult as the one that would alter her future forever. Given the choice between losing Mason or becoming a vampire, Darcy risks the overwhelming threat of insanity, and places her destiny, her hopes and dreams, in the hands of Devlin... -
![The Monster Ball: A Paranormal Romance Anthology by Heather Hildenbrand, Randi Cooley Wilson]()
The Monster Ball: A Paranormal Romance Anthology by Heather Hildenbrand, Randi Cooley Wilson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom 11 Award-Winning, USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORS Comes A Night You’ll Never Forget. It's that time again! The Monster community is abuzz with whispers of the most anticipated party of the year. This deliciously exclusive event has tongues wagging even amongst the who's who of the monster community. It will once again be held at an undisclosed location on All Hallows Eve...Categorized as:
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![Crystal Dragon's Kiss by Ava Ward]()
Crystal Dragon's Kiss by Ava Ward
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe's the strongest Dragon of the century. But can she master her power before someone else traps her with it?Layla Price is a Royal Dragon Bind, a rare and dangerous type of Dragon-shifter. Able to bind other Dragons to her will, Layla's power calls only the strongest mates.But after nearly killing her ex-boyfriend in Seattle with her magic, she's got a target on her back...Categorized as:
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![Fated for Her Wolves by Tara West]()
Fated for Her Wolves by Tara West
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA reverse harem paranormal romance (hungry for her wolves book...Categorized as:
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![Blackout by J.B. Trepagnier]()
Blackout by J.B. Trepagnier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSantiago Suarez is needed in the Green room!How does one go about tracking down an old, cursed Unseelie fugitive who could be anywhere? I’m almost certain he’s the entire reason this ballet it fatal, though I don’t know how considering he would be old and frail by now. This ballet hasn’t killed anyone yet, but we’ve only just gotten started...Categorized as:
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![Moon Blest by Jay Lynn]()
Moon Blest by Jay Lynn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUnleash this action-packed werewolf shifter romance.“Pack a bag and get out!”Three days before her sixteenth birthday, Ella’s lonely life is twisted into a full disaster. The alpha’s son, Carrel, rejects her the instant he senses their bond. Refusing his mate isn’t enough. Carrel humiliates Ella, threatens her, and then banishes her from the pack... -
![Cursed Wolf by Angelica Aquiles]()
Cursed Wolf by Angelica Aquiles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m racing against time. Benji’s shifting abilities aren’t helping him, and he needs a cure, or he’ll die. The council wants me dead, but the real threat to my life has nothing to do with them.Tyler is growing weaker trying to help Benji, and if they don’t make it out alive, I don’t think any of us will survive...Categorized as:
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![A Demon's Debt by Cece Rose]()
A Demon's Debt by Cece Rose
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPay your debt or forfeit your soul. Mona thought her troubles were over, but little did she know, they were only just beginning. When you owe a demon, they will always come to collect. Mona must enter the demon realm to repay her debt to the demon Adramelech. If she fails to complete her task, the forfeit is her soul...Categorized as:
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![Adelaide's Trust by G. Bailey]()
Adelaide's Trust by G. Bailey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDoes fate ever give you a choice? When Adelaide moved to a sleepy little town in Scotland with her sister, the last thing she expected was to find out she isn't even from this world.Now the world she was born in is at war, and they need a ruler.They need a queen, just not the one who is currently ruling Fray. Not the queen who will do anything kill Adelaide and the men she has fallen for...Categorized as:
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![Path of the Bear by Jarica James]()
Path of the Bear by Jarica James
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLennox thought life would be easier when she started Obsidian Cove Supernatural Academy. All she has to do is learn about who she is, make new friends, and spend time with her sexy boyfriends, right? This is her chance at a new life. Of course, nothing is ever that simple...Categorized as:
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![Dark Wolf King by Lindsey Devin]()
Dark Wolf King by Lindsey Devin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s chosen her as his Wolf Queen. Now she must become the kingdom’s fiercest warrior…Reyna’s status as Queen of Nightfall may be official, but she is still learning to trust her partnership with the fearsome Wolf King. And now the Fae have returned to the lands of Frasia, threatening Elias’ power.Without magic, the wolves will need strong allies to defeat their enemy... -
![Shifted Rule by Elena Lawson]()
Shifted Rule by Elena Lawson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…I don’t think so.I hated Ryland from the start. Now that he’s my alpha, hate is nowhere near a strong enough word. I’m barely holding on as it is, I don’t need him barking orders at me every chance he gets.Layla and Viv aren’t speaking to me, and I mean, I can’t really blame them... -
![Convoités by Tracy Wolff]()
Convoités by Tracy Wolff
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLe troisième tome de la série événement Assoiffés !Ça y est, je craque. J'ai atteint mon point de rupture : non seulement je m'apprête à passer mon bac dans un lycée pour créatures surnaturelles, mais en plus ma situation amoureuse est plus embrouillée que jamais. Pour couronner le tout, la Sangsue vient de nous annoncer une nouvelle aussi dévastatrice qu'une bombe nucléaire... -
![Luna Witch by Willow Hadley]()
Luna Witch by Willow Hadley
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCricket Kendall should be the happiest girl in the universe. She’s eighteen, one of the most powerful witches seen in centuries, and she’s lucky enough to have three hot werewolf mates.But while her relationship with Theo, Hollis, and Cas is solid, Cricket may not be ready to deal with everything else going on around her...Categorized as:
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![Electric Curse by Stacey Brutger]()
Electric Curse by Stacey Brutger
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe action-packed conclusion to the Raven Investigations Series… THE WORLD WAVERS ON THE BRINK OF WAR. TENSIONS RISE, BATTLE LINES ARE DRAWN. ONE DECISION WILL EITHER SAVE THE WORLD…OR ANNIHILATE IT. Raven has lived on the fringes of the human and supernatural worlds for years, until one wrong move sets her on a collision course with a team of trained killers...Categorized as:
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![The Scary Godmother by Dominique Kristine, Vivienne Savage]()
The Scary Godmother by Dominique Kristine, Vivienne Savage
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHalf-faerie Skylar Corazzi doesn't have to go hunting for trouble—it finds her on its own. After earning a spot in the university sentinel program, Sky thinks she has it made... until the first days of boot camp. The vampire and shapeshifter coaches mean serious business and have no qualms about whipping her into shape... -
![Accacia's Bite by Bea Paige]()
Accacia's Bite by Bea Paige
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive sisters born beneath the stars Neither bound by blood nor kin Must unify the warring clans And rid the land of sin Their lives they are beholden A curse atop their heads Broken only by a love divided Betwixt three allied men.. -
![Falling For Darkness: Ravana Clan Vampires by E.M. Moore]()
Falling For Darkness: Ravana Clan Vampires by E.M. Moore
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOur lives are turned upside down. There's no more training and 'what if's'. There's only the here and now, and the threat that is bigger than us all. This is my reality now, targeting the one person who is determined to take my new life away from me. One win only leads to another setback, some far more disastrous than others... -
![Unpredictable Sirens by G. Bailey, Regan Rosewood]()
Unpredictable Sirens by G. Bailey, Regan Rosewood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe academy has taken my powers...and what use is a powerless shifter in a supernatural academy? The academy hunters chasing us, we have to search for Edith and find out how to get my powers back before it’s too late. When I first got my powers, I never thought for a second I’d miss them as much as I do. Or how weak I actually am without them...Categorized as:
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![Ignite Me by Heather Renee]()
Ignite Me by Heather Renee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI thought I knew what a bad day was. That was until my mate tried to kill me.KinsleyAs a broken witch, I’ve grown up learning to do things the hard way, while doing my best to stay under the radar. I even thought I'd succeeded until Grayson Barrett shows up.He accuses me of crimes I wouldn’t commit on my worst day and says it’s time for me to pay, but that’s not going to happen... -
![Addicted to His Blood by Brea Alepoú]()
Addicted to His Blood by Brea Alepoú
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt one point blood was all they had.Being a witch in Multicity is hard enough. It’s a vampire run territory but Finnely enjoys his days there… until his ex, freaking prince of the vampires, moves there.There has been a change in the world recently. Power struggles abound in the supernatural community and peace is fragile at best... -
![Mark of the Psychic by Jarica James]()
Mark of the Psychic by Jarica James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGetting invited to appear before the High Regency is an honor... unless you’re Lennox Kova, a rare supernatural hybrid who’s gained a healthy distrust of those in power. Lennie and her team have learned the hard way that great power and great responsibility also come with a great chance of being dangerously corrupt...Categorized as:
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![Spells and Pixie Dust by Jody Morse, Jayme Morse]()
Spells and Pixie Dust by Jody Morse, Jayme Morse
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Juliana volunteered to become Queen, she didn’t realize she would have to make the hardest decision of her life. With the coronation quickly approaching, she’s left to figure out what happened when she blacked out on the night of the Halloween party. One thing’s for sure: she seems to have an enemy on campus...Categorized as:
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![Celine by Kira Stanley]()
Celine by Kira Stanley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was a broken and discarded siren princess. The one who's voice called to no one. Left mateless, a disappointment to my mother, and an outcast among my people, I got off siren island and joined the supernatural task force for the CIA.Now, I went after bad guys and made sure they never saw the light of day. That was until some sadistic vampire smelled my blood and went a little blood crazed...Categorized as:
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![The Decision by Erin R. Flynn]()
The Decision by Erin R. Flynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter her younger brother is almost killed in a workplace accident, Dr. Kelly Murphy puts her life on hold trying to help him. Unfortunately for them both, help might only come from those who want to get their hands on Kelly most... -
![Cursed Moon by Michelle Madow]()
Cursed Moon by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRuby Grace has had enough.She’s been rejected by her fated mate. Forced to blood bond with a vampire. And erased from existence by dark witches. She’s not going to take it anymore.She’s sick of all the powerful supernaturals using her for their advantage. When all this began, she thought being gifted with unique magic from the gods would make all her dreams come true...Categorized as:
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![Hindsight's a Witch by Skyler Andra]()
Hindsight's a Witch by Skyler Andra
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHindsight’s a Witch and I should have seen it coming.I won my team’s respect, but I haven’t won their trust. If we want out of this prison, we’re going to have to fight like hell, and catch the most dangerous escaped supernatural to earn enough points for our freedom. But my men have dark secrets that could lock us away for good. Secrets we can’t keep forever...Categorized as:
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![Wolf Devoted by Tessa Cole]()
Wolf Devoted by Tessa Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI found a strength I hadn’t known I possessed… now it’ll be tested beyond measure. After a grueling trip to the healing pools, we returned to another grimalkin attack. The horror and hurt of the assault ignites the awakening wildness inside me. I might not be an alpha — despite what people are calling me — but I’ll protect this pack to my dying breath. My very soul demands it...Categorized as:
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![Alpha's Origins by Angelica Aquiles]()
Alpha's Origins by Angelica Aquiles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Forgotten Past, A Curse, and Deception. Az, Ash, Tyler, and Benji formed an irreplaceable bond, but their friendship didn’t start out this way. Life wasn’t easy for Kat’s men, and without a pack to have their back, it’s been a challenge to fit in a place where they don’t belong. All they want is a fresh start and to have a purpose, even getting there means working for the hated council... -
![Winterfall Legacy by L.J. Swallow]()
Winterfall Legacy by L.J. Swallow
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow that the group are back together, they have new challenges to face—including finally confronting Gabriella...Categorized as:
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