Second October 2013 Book Winner!
Congratulations to DeeDee Firack the winner of WINTER IN FULL BLOOM by Anita Higman. DeeDee, I’ll get the book to you ASAP!
Blessings!
Sue
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Thanks Sue! It looks like just my style! Can’t wait to read it!
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