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Initiation by Alethea Faust
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMagic is a rare gift that only exists in the bloodlines of the rich, the royal, and the reputable. Dominai of Airedale, a poor hunter and forest guide, is barely one of those things. But after a moonlit encounter with the wizard Allisande, Dominai's life is changed forever... -
![Vital Found by Kaydence Snow]()
Vital Found by Kaydence Snow
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe electrifying sequel to the International Bestseller Variant Lost.Bradford Hills feels more like home than any other place Evelyn Maynard and her mother lived while on the run. But with everyone reeling from the violent clash between Variants and humans, her new home doesn’t feel safe any more.Navigating four increasingly complicated supernatural bonds in secret doesn’t help...Categorized as:
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![Wolf of the Northern Star by S.J. Himes]()
Wolf of the Northern Star by S.J. Himes
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGhost, once known as the cub Luca, is finally home. Back among his kind and learning what it means to be both a man and a shaman, Ghost battles the expectations of his people, his family, and the pressures of a society that is both foreign and familiar... -
![Pretend: A Dark Military Romance by Lexie Axelson]()
Pretend: A Dark Military Romance by Lexie Axelson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlessia ValentínShe’s an intelligence officer on orders to go overseas on her first deployment. Despite who her parents are, she’s determined to prove she belongs there. After getting informed by her step-father, Admiral Ravenmore, that she’s a target for multiple enemies, he assigns Operator Creature as her personal security to watch over her while she’s on deployment... -
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![Claimed by A.K. Rose]()
Claimed by A.K. Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey took… Now it’s time to destroy them from the inside out. But first I need to get him back…my son… Colt. To do that I send the two people I hold close back into The Order. Colt’s vengeful twin, Carven. And the woman I’ve fallen for…Vivienne. As I watch them disappear inside that Hell, I call for war, forcing every powerful man and woman in the city to choose a side. Mine… Or Halestrom Hale’s... -
![SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash]()
SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous by Adam Vex, Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 2. Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous *Days since last murder: 0It’s been two weeks since the SOS Hotel opened, and everything is going . . .great.Apart from the detective who’s dead set on accusing Zee of murder, the leaking pipes, a psycho sorcerer stalker, a shadowbeast in the attic, and . . . did I mention Lord Reynard has a wife? Yeah, he didn’t mention it either... -
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Tall, Silent & Lethal by R.L. Mathewson
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThis is the book that will change it all…….Never again……Christofer lives by those words while Cloe would rather die by them……..Too many years living on the run, of always being seen as nothing more than a monster and a freak, has left Christofer cold and distant. He hates his life, his fate, but he’s made promises and nothing on earth will stop him from keeping them…... -
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Illusion by Nik Knight
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRiley’s Guardians are breaking apart, and he fears he can’t put them back together again.A hybrid born of an Angel-Fallen union, Riley Shepard is an anomaly coveted by both sides of an ancient war. But he doesn’t want to fight their war; he has his own battles to face. As his family fractures, bonds are tested, and forbidden feelings threaten to tear his heart into bloody thirds...Categorized as:
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![Wolf Detective Next Door by Roxie Ray]()
Wolf Detective Next Door by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHelp—my new neighbor is dangerously hot and I think he might bite…My publisher thinks that the small, quiet town of Lily Valley is the perfect place to cure my writer’s block. But even she couldn’t have known about the real-life alpha hero living right across the hall.Miles is like a character straight from the pages of one of my romance novels...Categorized as:
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![Fury by Elaina Jadin, Marie Robinson]()
Fury by Elaina Jadin, Marie Robinson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCaptured. Tormented. Haunted.Everything has been torn from me, including the men I’d begun to trust with my heart.Kade, whose fiery brutality gave my rage an outlet. Bishop, whose twisted mind uncovered my deepest truth. And Draven, whose ruthless control offered me safe refuge.Only, I discovered they aren’t men at all.They’re monsters... -
![Three of a Kind by Jillian West]()
Three of a Kind by Jillian West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrooklyn Summers doesn't belong in the mob world, but she's all tangled up in it anyway. Sharing a daughter with one of the most notorious criminals on the East Coast isn't easy, but she's doing everything she can to protect her child and put distance between her and her ex.Maverick and Gunner make up the K-9 team for Assurance Security...Categorized as:
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![Conveniently Convicted by Ivy Asher, Raven Kennedy]()
Conveniently Convicted by Ivy Asher, Raven Kennedy
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNightmare Penitentiary is no joke. The worst of the worst in the paranormal world end up at NP, and I just got sentenced there.For others, this might be cause for freaking the hell out. But for me, it's a fucking relief...Categorized as:
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![A Vow of Thorns by R. Scarlett]()
A Vow of Thorns by R. Scarlett
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNever disobey the court.Never disobey the crown.And never tame that vicious heart.In A Vow of Thorns, sacred laws are broken when a beauty holds an iron heart...Categorized as:
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![Vivid Avowed by Kaydence Snow]()
Vivid Avowed by Kaydence Snow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to the Internationally Bestselling Evelyn Maynard Trilogy Evelyn's secrets have all been revealed, even questions she never thought to ask. Despite the turmoil surrounding her childhood and true identity, she knows one thing for sure: she belongs with her devoted Bonded Variants - Ethan, Josh, Tyler and Alec. But the truth hasn't set Evelyn free...Categorized as:
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![Hidden in Smoke by Quinn Arthurs, Harper Wylde]()
Hidden in Smoke by Quinn Arthurs, Harper Wylde
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMy nightmares have started closing in. Now I’m just trying to survive them. When my past comes back to haunt me, I find myself relying on the men I’ve come to care so much about. With their help, and the help of my best friend, I’m trying to navigate the threats—old and new. When I’m summoned to go before the Council, I have no idea what to expect... -
![Variant Lost by Kaydence Snow]()
Variant Lost by Kaydence Snow
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. I thought I was alone in the world. I'm not - I belong with them. Too bad I also belong with the one man who kept us apart... When I receive a scholarship to Bradford Hills Institute, I'm determined to make a fresh start...Categorized as:
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![Ruthless Idols by Michelle Hercules]()
Ruthless Idols by Michelle Hercules
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsI knew being the only Norm at Gifted Academy would be hard and dangerous, but I didn’t expect to be tossed out of a window. Also didn’t expect to be saved by one of the Magnificent Four.Bryce brought me back from the brink of death, but he did more than heal my broken bones. He weakened my defenses and carved a place in my heart. He’s not the only one vying for my attention... -
![The Magic of Discovery by Britt Andrews]()
The Magic of Discovery by Britt Andrews
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsGrowing up in Emerald Lakes, population six hundred and eighty-two, had been safe and comfortable. Running my own magic shop and making a living off my green witchcraft, I have no complaints...Categorized as:
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![Chasing His Puma by Golden Angel]()
Chasing His Puma by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a cynical mutant bunny-bear who never smiles find love with an eternally optimistic puma? Kidnapped as a teenager along with his siblings, experimented on and turned into a mutant shifter, rescued, trained, betrayed by a teammate, and brutally injured before being rescued again... any optimism Brock Bunson ever had has been hammered out of him by life... -
![Virgin Sacrifice by L.M. Ramirez, Jess Gloom]()
Virgin Sacrifice by L.M. Ramirez, Jess Gloom
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor most, death is final.For me, it was just the beginning…My mother gave up everything to save me.When she died last year, I thought my life was over, but Mami raised me to be a survivor. A fighter. And that’s just what I intend to do.Tucked away in rural Connecticut, the elite Hollow Oak University is the perfect place for a new beginning. The plan is simple...Categorized as:
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![Shattered Vows by P. Rayne]()
Shattered Vows by P. Rayne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce upon a time, I thought I’d found my happy ever after. Until she ruined it all.I’d been on the hunt for four long years, and I finally found her.I planned the perfect revenge. Kidnapping Rapsody on the day she was set to marry another man and forcing her to face my wrath while trapped in the confines of my family’s gothic manor...Categorized as:
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![A Kiss to Heal: A Reverse Harem Academy Omegaverse by Roxy Collins]()
A Kiss to Heal: A Reverse Harem Academy Omegaverse by Roxy Collins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI'M AN OMEGA HEALER. DEDICATED AND POWERFUL.Until a healing goes wrong, and I become an enemy of the state.For those of us born with the gift, we work as healers at the most elite military academy in the country. I'm one of the best, until a treatment session with an important senior officer goes wrong, and I do the unthinkable - I take his power for myself...Categorized as:
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![Deceived by the Gargoyles by Lillian Lark]()
Deceived by the Gargoyles by Lillian Lark
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA curvy librarian looking to start a family, a clan of gargoyles, and the deception that starts it all.My family has always found me lacking. From the way I dress, how I look, to the type of magic I have. My family name is full of pomp and prestige, and I want nothing to do with it.I’m a witch that knows how to set a goal and I have one in mind. I want a real family. Dating is a travesty... -
![Ensnared by Rebecca Quinn]()
Ensnared by Rebecca Quinn
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEven if the world did end, five men is far too many to handle. Isn’t it? Since the Final War, I’ve been doing just fine. I have a lovely cave, a darling vegetable patch, forest views . . . and if loneliness sometimes squeezes my aching heart, well, my books have always kept me company...Categorized as:
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![Tightrope: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by Crystal Ash]()
Tightrope: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance by Crystal Ash
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDo I save my siblings or keep all of the men I love? Hunter thought he lost his pack for good, but his brothers have reappeared. The pups are overjoyed at seeing their uncles again, and we’re all relieved to know some of his pack members survived. The only problem? His brothers hate humans. Which only adds to my confusion when I hear they have a shaman like me...Categorized as:
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![The Penitent by Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli]()
The Penitent by Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA cruel fate. Two souls condemned. An impossible love.I knew he’d choose me before he came to our door on the night of the Tithing. I bore the mark that would make me his. It was my ancestor who spoke the words that bound us together, and his demon-god who promised protection for the price of blood.My blood.I was prepared to be that sacrifice if it would keep my family safe...Categorized as:
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![Snow & the 7 Protectors by Kai Lesy]()
Snow & the 7 Protectors by Kai Lesy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNever in my wildest dreams did I imagine falling so hard -- not just for one -- but for SEVEN wealthy, protective, and untamed men. Snow Thanks to the world's most hateful stepmother,I took a well-deserved retreat to the mountains.A magical place owned by seven powerful, and undeniably attractive men.Rough, rugged, and wild.And they want to make my wildest dreams come true... -
![You Will Bow by Rachel Leigh]()
You Will Bow by Rachel Leigh
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy first year at college has been anything but ordinary. After spending so much energy trying to protect my secret, I failed to realize it’s not the past I need to fear—It’s my future that’s at stake. I’ve finally found someone who doesn’t judge me for my sins and stays by my side while I trudge through the shadowy corners of my past.The only problem is, his friends have other plans...Categorized as:
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![At Year's End by Sandrine Gasq-Dion]()
At Year's End by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook 2 (This book contains characters from the Assassin-shifter books and is not meant to be read as a standalone) Warning: This book contains scenes of homosexuality, crude language and violence. Ever since he set eyes on Jaxon Salvatore at Camp Pride, 16-year-old Elijah Newman knew who he'd be spending the rest of his life with. The tough guy, on the other hand, was not getting that message... -
![Panther's Promise by Zoe Chant]()
Panther's Promise by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA curvy artist struggling with self-doubt + a panther shifter who's out of touch with his panther + a kidnapper with deadly plans = one dangerous romantic adventure! Curvy Irina Mathers has never believed in herself. Whatever she tries to do with her life, it always seems to go wrong. But when a sexy stranger sweeps her off her feet, she'll find out how strong she really is... -
![Out of Options by Jillian West]()
Out of Options by Jillian West
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNot all alphas are good men.Charlie learned that lesson the hard way. After losing her daughter's father in a senseless act of violence she hasn't figured out how to move on. She's trapped in a cycle of guilt and misery. It makes her the perfect target for a man who only wants to control her and exploit her impulses.A chance introduction at a neighbor's barbecue changes everything... -
![Reece by Stasia Black]()
Reece by Stasia Black
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI need a new man like I need a hole in the head.The last one almost killed me. Literally.I barely escaped with my life, and when I end up on a ranch in Central Texas, I’m just looking for a place to hide out and recover.But then Reece Walker saunters in.(Why, God? Do you enjoy torturing me like this? Is it fun for you?)I tell myself it’ll just be one night... -
![Shattered Omega: Part Two by Marie Mackay]()
Shattered Omega: Part Two by Marie Mackay
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEstimated publication Feb 11th 2024 (will be moved forward) Part Two of Shattered Omega. Blurb to come...Categorized as:
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![Strength of the Mate by Kendall McKenna]()
Strength of the Mate by Kendall McKenna
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAdam Madison is in Iraq, driving suply trucks for the Marines, but he still can't outrun his personal ghosts. Outside the wire, insurgents are a relentless threat. Inside, renegade werewolves are a constant danger.Dawson Rivers is on a mission for the True Alpha - bring the rampaging shifters under control. Adam proves to be invaluable to his task... -
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![Edge of Twilight by Maggie Shayne]()
Edge of Twilight by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHis name is Edge, and he is the last of a band of Immortals who have been hunted down and murdered by Frank Stiles -- an enemy determined to unlock their deepest secrets. Vengeance has become Edge's obsession. To claim it, he must find the young woman whispered to be the Golden Child... -
![To Crown A Beast by R. Scarlett]()
To Crown A Beast by R. Scarlett
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe tasted his sweetness, his power, and his love, and it destroyed him.That iron heart has turned to ashes, leaving only a heartless beast.One she vows to tame.One she vows to save.Before he rips her own heart out...Categorized as:
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![Bratva Prince by T.J. Maguire]()
Bratva Prince by T.J. Maguire
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA hard, dominating Bratva PrinceA fearless, crazy Cartel PrincessAleksandr VolkovI've lived my life with rigid control.A tight vice on myself and my emotions.Scars from my past have left me broken. Riddled with guilt and anguish.When my baby sister was kidnapped, I feared the worst. That she'd suffered the same fate as our mother... -
![Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon]()
Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEve had one job. Kill Adam.But when her mark for the night turns out to be a gift-wrapped omega, Eve can’t resist delaying the job and enjoying the opportunity before her.One bite is all it takes.That’s what Adam is counting on. One bite and he might live till morning.Success is complicated and on the run for their lives, Eve and Adam need the one thing neither of them wants. A pack... -
![From the Fire by Candice M. Wright]()
From the Fire by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAn asset. An experiment.A liability. A freak.I'm all those thingsAnd so much more.The Phoenix Group might have all the powerBut underestimating someone with nothing left to lose will be their downfall.They took the only thing in my life that was pure and untaintedAnd destroyed it, leaving behind nothing but rubble and ash.Now there’s nothing but revenge on my mind and rage in my heart... -
![Pack Darling - Part Two by Lola Rock]()
Pack Darling - Part Two by Lola Rock
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsAfter a disaster of a first heat, I'm ready to swear off alphas and escape to a cabin in the woods. My body has other plans. Now that I'm awakened, I can't survive another heat alone. Problem is, I hate alphas, hate packs, and really super hate the so-called mates I can't forgive and can't forget...Categorized as:
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![Revelations by Rebecca Rathe]()
Revelations by Rebecca Rathe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDiya Steele, born of violence and condemned to the prejudice of heaven and hell alike, wanders the earth consumed by fear. Fear of the realms determined to kill her, and fear she will hurt innocents if she ever loses control.The Dzhavo, a fearsome team of elite demons, are ordered to capture Diya and bring her in to face the Legion... -
![Beautiful Salvation by Piper Lawson]()
Beautiful Salvation by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe wanted to punish me. I wanted to hate him.Until I didn’t.Trapped in a corner, my only way out was the ruthless billionaire who put me there.But we healed each other.We’ve done things in the dark that we’re not proud of, things that will forever be kept secret from the world.Those sins forged a bond as strong as the love that binds us together.He’s my king, and I’m his queen...Categorized as:
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![Purgatory In Pink by M.J. Knight]()
Purgatory In Pink by M.J. Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI did it. I ended my battle with my past.Now I have to help Holder overcome his.His father is as bad as they come. Selling women and children to the highest bidder. I can't let that happen, not while I have a seat at the Saupoudrer Family table... -
![Dark Knight by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby]()
Dark Knight by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI escaped from a cult only to be captured by the mafia…The last thing I expect after being kidnapped is to find out they aren’t even planning on keeping me. I'm going to be auctioned off.Apparently, natural blondes are a big seller.Too bad someone else bought me before the auction could even take place. The amount of money they must have spent on me makes me sick to think about... -
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![Aden by D.B. Reynolds]()
Aden by D.B. Reynolds
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsShe was seeking revenge. What she found was a vampire who swept her into the darkest depths of passion.Chicago, Illinois... the windy city. Home to football greats, dinosaurs named Sue, and, when the sun goes down... powerful vampires battling for the right to rule the city and beyond... -
![Redwood Pack, Vol. 2 by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Redwood Pack, Vol. 2 by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRedwood Pack Volume 2 contains the third book in the Redwood Pack series, plus a novella in a print copy.Trinity Bound Redwood Pack book 3Hannah Lewis, a rare earth witch, is taken from the only life she’s ever known. Held at her will by a sadistic wolf, she almost gives up hope that she’d ever see her real life again... -
![Family Ties by J.E. Cluney]()
Family Ties by J.E. Cluney
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the big bad handled and the bond with my men sealed, life is looking up for me. Or so I thought. With powers I need to learn to wield, and my mates all stronger than ever, we find ourselves dealing with a potential new threat. All whilst trying to continue life with my newfound family and friendships... -
![Knot All Is Ruined Part I by Elizabeth Knight]()
Knot All Is Ruined Part I by Elizabeth Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey told us we’d be helping our country.That we’d be preventing war.It was all one big fat lie and we believed it—until it was too late.Waking up on a bus headed for a war-torn country was just the beginning of the nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. They’d told us during our time in the Omega Care Center there was a chance we might be sent to another country if we didn’t find a pack... -
![The Brutal Strike: Codename: Ophis by Candice M. Wright]()
The Brutal Strike: Codename: Ophis by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt should have been an in-and-out jobFind the girl and bring her home.But we’re not the only ones who came for herAnd when our rescue mission goes horribly wrong,We find ourselves stranded and alone in the unforgiving jungle.With death stalking our heelsEvery day becomes a battle for survivalA battle not all of us will win...Categorized as:
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![A Bear's Protection by Dakota West]()
A Bear's Protection by Dakota West
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCora Leighton is a woman on the run. Fleeing a bad relationship and an ex who’s blatantly stalking her, Cora enters the shifter state of Cascadia with one thing on her mind: freedom. Love is the last thing she’s looking for, no matter how sexy the men of Cascadia turn out to be. Rugged, sexy bear shifters Ash and Hunter are mates...
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