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  “…just keeps getting better and better.”

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  MARYJANICE DAVIDSON

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  “Erotically passionate, absolute delightful wicked fun!”

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  “One Word Answer” copyright © 2005 by Charlaine Harris.

  “Biting in Plain Sight” copyright © 2005 by MaryJanice Davidson.

  “Galahad” copyright © 2005 by Julie Woodcock.

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