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Congratulations to Jennifer Everts who won our May 2016 FREE BOOK! Hooray! Jennifer, if you will message me your address, I’ll be sending HIDDEN IN MIST your way soon. Happy Reading! Sue
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Small Joys–Favorite Movies!
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