Review: "Man Eater" by January James

It's been a while. Life got in the way and family has kept me occupied over the last few years, so I've rarely had time for myself to review anything, let alone actually read anything.

Luckily, over the past few months, I've gotten quite accustomed to listening to audiobooks, and they have become my new favourite past-time. I just wish I didn't go through them so quickly, because those Audible credits get used up quite fast.

I'll hopefully create another post about my "Return to Reading" journey at some point in the near future, but for now, this post was created to review a book that I actually read (and not listened to) recently. I have actually previously published this review last night via Goodreads, so I am simply just copying it to my blog.

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Clicking the image will take you to its Goodreads page.

Quinn

I was a child prodigy.

Graduated two years early. Founded my media company at sixteen. Billionaire at twenty-five.

No-one could stop me. Not even my arch-enemy, who tried everything in his power to bring me down. I was heading for global domination.

Until I met her.

I was mesmerised. I was obsessed. I needed her like I needed the earth beneath my feet. As my life and business fell apart, piece by piece, she held me and made me forget it all. And then she was gone.

I was a child prodigy.

I knew the answer to every question.

Except one.

Who is Jade Bardot?

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Jade

I had no idea who Quinn Sullivan was. That should have made it easier.

I was supposed to ruin him.

My aim was to uncover his secrets, unveil his weaknesses, unearth his flaws.

My task was to rip his world apart.

My weapon was seduction.

They all see beauty, but the beast is in my heart.

I was supposed to ruin him.

But what I did was so much worse.

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"Man Eater" by January James

5 out of 5

First off, as a mother of a rambunctious toddler, I was quite surprised at how fast I was able to get through this book! I actually forced myself to stay awake to keep reading because I was so entranced by the storyline and I couldn’t put it down. It was as if I needed to know what happened next, and I needed to know it by yesterday.

January spent a lot of time at the beginning building on character development for both Jade and Quinn, and it was so beneficial to the plot as readers are literally able to witness how both of the characters transform as soon as they meet. Jade is a firecracker of a woman with an enigmatic interior and I love just how strong-minded she is. January James mentioned that this book is the first in the series called “Femme Fèroces” and Jade is truly a representation of a fierce woman. Describing Quinn is a tad more difficult, as he definitely is not the man I assumed him to be. A lot of his character development is a result of meeting Jade and their interactions, but it was refreshing to read a book where both the male and female protagonists have an equal share in the “Alpha” role.

The relationship between Jade and Quinn is an interesting one. As a reader, we are given so much information that neither of them are privy to as characters, and every interaction between the two of them creates a sense of tension that enhances the plot line. As much as I appreciate the physical relationship between Jade and Quinn, I feel like a little more emphasis on emotional intimacy would have given more depth to their relationship. With that being said, it is understandable why the physical connection overpowers the emotional connection, simply because of who both Jade and Quinn are as characters and once you read it you will understand as well.

Without giving away anything, the ending was predictable (as are most romances), however, it was the plot that did me in. I was so intrigued with the way the storyline progressed and appreciated the twists and turns that kept me reworking through my theories up until the very end. I enjoyed the originality of the storyline as it wasn’t your typical “boy meets girl; they fall in love” kind of romance. Also, I definitely did NOT see that coming. I had many theories about how it would come together at the end, and despite working them over and over with all the twists, I am impressed with how none of them fit the bill.

I would definitely recommend reading “Man Eater” if you’re looking for a dramatic romance with a hint of suspense and mystery. January’s writing is so descriptive that it literally inserts you into the book yourself. Her attention to even the tiniest of details is what captured my attention at first, but it was how she riskily, yet confidently, approached those details that kept me reading.

Personally, this is the first book by January James that I have ever read, as she reached out via social media to offer a copy of “Man Eater” in exchange for an honest review, but I can definitely say it will not be the last of hers that I read. Colour me curious.

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If you're interested in reading "Man Eater", you can find out more information about it via January's website, or her Instagram page. You can also purchase it via the following links:

Amazon CAN (Kindle Edition)
Amazon US (Kindle Edition)

Thanks for reading! Let me know if there is anything you'd like me to post, change, talk about, etc!

Much love!

-BB♡

Cover Reveal: “Over Us, Over You” by Whitney G.

STOP!!

I know, I know. I've been a horrible, non-dedicated, busy, pretending to be cool, neglectful, and slacking blogger. I wanted, sooooo hard, so so hard, to find time to review, but I've been absolutely and completely lazy to even begin writing a review. Before that, I was so busy with real-life and adult things that I didn't even have time to drink a bottle...I mean a cup, ahem...of wine.

What's funny is the fact that I've actually read more books in the last recent months than I have in the past year, so I've wasted so many possible amazing reviews (I'm not saying my reviews are amazing, but that the books themselves are amazing...because I'm just so modest like that). I would have loved to sit down and review every single one of them, and eventually I will. I'll have to reread them all and write it from a fresh memory -- which is just an excuse to read them again. 

Just to give you an idea, I started writing this post on January 12th, and I'm now just continuing it today which is February 24th. More than a month later. 

(Update: it is now November 20th...yup, I know.)

Since the last time I’ve visited this post, I must admit that I haven’t done that much reading. Well,  I HAVE been reading, but mostly serial rereading many book series that I love over and over again. I did get a chance to read some new ones here and there, and I will get to them in future blog posts...eventually.

The good thing is now Goodreads allows you to "reread" books and actually put it towards your yearly count. I'm a serial rereader and I hated the fact that I would have to manually change my date every time I read a book for the second, third, tenth time. Now it's so much more convenient.

As for right now, the reason why I decided to revisit this ghost of a blog is because one of my favourite authors in the universe is revealing a cover for a new book she has been working on which will be releasing next week! 

Whitney has done it again and I am beyond excited for yet another of her books. Take a look and let me know what you think! If you would like to give it a try, you can preorder it from Amazon for just one small payment of $4.97(cdn)! Did that sound like some sort of cheesy infomercial to you? Good.

And yes, I already preordered it.

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“Over Us, Over You” by Whitney G.

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Subject: Delete this message after you read it...

Dear Hayley,

I'm assuming you're still hungover, so I'll make this brief.

Last night, you slipped under my sheets (without my permission), and we almost had sex. I got the hell out of the bed once I realized it was you, and I took you home.

That's the story.

The end.

Period. 

Just in case you've forgotten, you're my best friend's little sister. We will never be anything more. (We can't be anything more.) Our previous friendship is still unresolved--or "over" in your terms, so I'd prefer if we worked on becoming 'just friends' again since you're in town.

Nonetheless, I'm not a man who leaves questions unanswered--even the drunken ones, so to properly close our inappropriate conversation:

1) Yes, I liked the way your lips felt against mine when you were on top of me.

2) Yes, I do "prefer" rough sex, but I'm pretty sure I wasn't rough with you.

3) No, I had no idea you were still a virgin...

This message never happened,

Corey

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Do yourselves a favour and give Whitney G a try! It doesn’t have to be this book, but it could be any of her books so far. I’ve posted about a few of her books on here already, so feel free to take a look for yourself!

Or you could just preorder this one anyway.

Amazon US

Amazon CA

iBooks

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Lots of love!

~ BB ♡

Identity Crisis

Hello, hello, hello.

Yes. It's actually me.

It's been a real long time since I've posted absolutely anything on here...and I sincerely apologize! I have been super busy over the last little while with a lot of personal things and haven't really been able to spend time for myself. Yes, I've kept reading. Albeit, definitely not as much as I used to.

Over the last little while, I have been introduced to so many new authors and have read a plethora of books. Hopefully sometime in the near future, I can find time to actually sit down and review them for your sake.  I've also added many books to my "to read" list on Goodreads...and we all know how that goes. You read one and end up adding fifteen new ones in its place. I swear, that list will never see the end.

Anyway, on to the reasoning behind the title of this post. A few months ago, I attempted to update some things on Facebook and possibly find time to write a review or two. Unfortunately, it only resulted in me finding out that my "Book Bookie" Facebook is no longer in existence. (Damn, I guess they finally realized that Book Bookie wasn't my actual name!). This means that I lost my biggest source of networking with other bloggers, readers, and authors. I was very upset. I loved talking to you all on Facebook and networking on there. When that happened, I had no idea what I was going to do to replace Facebook in regards to Book Bookie's identity. I tried to completely build a website from scratch, but I definitely do NOT have that sort of expertise no matter how vigorously I studied HTML and all that jazz. I'm still in the process of trying to rebuild Book Bookie's identity, so if you have any suggestions for sites or methods that may work or help me out in the slightest, feel free to contact me.

Also, since it's been a while, does anyone have any recommended books to read? You can either comment them below, send them via email through the contact form to your right, or connect with me on Goodreads.  I've recently taken a break from all the "adult" books and have reread "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare at least five times in the past few months. I'm also currently reading the "Vampire Academy" series by Richelle Mead (which I absolutely love, to be completely honest).

Thanks for reading and not giving up on me completely!

~ BB ♡

Contest: A chance to be a character in Colleen Hoover's next book!

That's right! You heard (well, read) that correctly; Enter the contest and you will have a chance to become a character in Colleen Hoover's next book!

How awesome does that sound? I know I would love to have my name in one of Colleen's masterpieces.

All you have to do it visit the link and enter the contest by tomorrow! October 7th is the deadline. I wish I would have seen it sooner so that I could have made this post a lot quicker, but unfortunately, I missed out. Sorry!

But you can do it now! GO! NOW! The link is:

http://bit.ly/1j5M9FO

GO!

:)

~BB♡

Cover Reveal & Much (Much) More: "Secret Book #1" by Whitney Gracia Williams

I  know, I know...it's been way too long since I've posted last (I think it's been pretty much two whole months).  If you've been following me on my Facebook page, then you know it's because I've been super busy with the end of the school year and whatnot, so I've been having to put a lot more time into being able to graduate than reading. Regardless, I'm here now.

SO, as the title of my post states, Whitney has finally graced us with the cover for her "Secret Book #1" that we've been hearing all about on her Facebook updates (and on her blog). Along with the cover, we also get to find out that "Secret Book #1" is no longer called that, but it has a name!

What is it, you ask?

Well, to be honest, why would I tell you....

...when I can SHOW you!

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Clicking on this cover will take you to the Goodreads page.

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Doesn't it look incredible? And I'm assuming that by the new title, "Sincerely, Carter", that THAT handsome hunk of man must be Carter...and I definitely can't wait to meet him. ;) I also noticed that the blue theme is still there...except it's blue and white, not blue and black like Whitney's "Reasonable Doubt" series (which, by the way, I will be mentioning at the end of this post, so keep reading to find out).

Now, having a cover and a title is amazing, but what could be more amazing? 

How about a blurb?

Would that make it more amazing?

Well, let me give that to you too.

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Blurb

Just friends.

We’re just friends.

No, really. She’s just my best friend...

Arizona Turner has been my best friend since fourth grade, even when we “hated” each other. We’ve been there for one another through first kisses, first “times,” and we’ve been each other’s constant when good relationships turned bad. (We even went to colleges that were minutes away from each other…)

Throughout the years, and despite what anyone says, we’ve never crossed the line.

Never thought about it.

Never wanted to.

Until one night changed everything.

At least, it should’ve...

Just friends.

We’re just friends.

I’m only saying this until I figure out if she’s still “just” my best friend…

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Doesn't it just sound incredible? And if you're familiar with any of Whitney's other books, then you know it's going to be just as amazing. I can't wait!

Lastly, in order to make you all happy, I know another piece of information that might be useful.

"Sincerely, Carter" is aiming to be released some time in April 2015. 

That means it's a matter of weeks, or even days!

So, if you haven't already added "Sincerely, Carter" (or formerly known as "Secret Book #1") to your Goodreads list, I suggest you follow this link and do so now.

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Since we're on the topic of Whitney G., I thought I would bring up that we're still waiting for her other new book, "Turbulence", to be released! Come to think of it, my last post was actually the cover reveal for it...

Clicking on the cover will take you to the Goodreads page.

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Synopsis

Fuck me recklessly

Kiss me harder.

Take me again and again…

He and I met under a cloud of clichés:

Boy meets girl. Boy charms girl. Boy fucks girl.

Our story was supposed to end right after the orgasms, right after we went our separate ways.

But then we saw each other again…

And neither of us could walk away.

Our rules were simple.

Our passion was scandalous.

Our hearts were supposed to be safe…

But when you find something so all-consuming—something so intoxicating and inescapable, you’ll risk everything you've ever had, even if you’re destined to crash and burn.

This is us.

This is our messed up love.

This is turbulence.

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If you haven't added "Turbulence" to your Goodreads list either, I suggest you literally go and do it now. Like right now. Here, I'll even help you out: GO DO IT NOW!

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Lastly, we're celebrating a very important event this week.

That's right! It's the one-year anniversary (ahem, Andrew's birthday) since Whitney released "Reasonable Doubt, Volume 1"! In order to celebrate, Whitney's hosting a lot of giveaways on her Facebook page all week long, so go enter!

Also, because she's a doll, Whitney has made "Reasonable Doubt, Volume 1" FREE all week long!

Get "Reasonable Doubt, Volume 1" FREE here (remember it's only until the end of this week!):

Amazon CA

Amazon US

Amazon UK

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Interested in the whole "Reasonable Doubt" Series? Find the boxed set on the following sites:

Amazon CA

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Barnes and Noble

Kobo

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With ALL of that said, I think that was the mother of all posts that made up for my time away and it gave me the chance to pay homage to the lovely Whitney G. for all that she has done so far!

As always, thank you very very much for reading! And since I'm on a thanking note, I just wanted to thank all of you who literally gave me 100 likes on my blog Facebook page literally overnight. I'm not quite at 500 yet, but it is very incredible to see all the love! 

Remember, if there is anything you'd like to see or read on this blog or on my Facebook page, feel free to contact me via the form to the right or on Facebook. Also, if you have a review you'd like me to post on here for you, just send me the review! I do not mind guest bloggers at all (besides, the more the merrier!)

Love you all, 

~BB♡

Cover Reveal: "Turbulence" by Whitney G.

If you haven't read the last post that I made, literally half an hour ago, you should know that it also has to do with Whitney Gracia Williams, so I suggest you check it out here. Just as I said in that post, I absolutely love Whitney and she is most definitely one of my all-time favourite authors, so I definitely recommend reading her books.

As for this lovely book, I cannot wait for it to come out, or at least tell us when it's being released! This is such a tease...I mean...just look at that cover. If you've read her "Reasonable Doubt" series, then you're probably in the same position that I'm in...in dire need of some more Whitney G.!

~BB♡

Clicking on the cover will take you to the Goodreads page.

Title: Turbulence 

Author: Whitney G.

 Publication Date: TBA

Genre: Erotic Romance

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Synopsis

Fuck me recklessly

Kiss me harder.

Take me again and again…

He and I met under a cloud of clichés:

Boy meets girl. Boy charms girl. Boy fucks girl.

Our story was supposed to end right after the orgasms, right after we went our separate ways.

But then we saw each other again…

And neither of us could walk away.

Our rules were simple.

Our passion was scandalous.

Our hearts were supposed to be safe…

But when you find something so all-consuming—something so intoxicating and inescapable, you’ll risk everything you've ever had, even if you’re destined to crash and burn.

This is us.

This is our messed up love.

This is turbulence.

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Check out the Reasonable Doubt Series by Whitney G.

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Release: "Mid Life Love" (Boxed Set) by Whitney G.

Before anything, I just wanted to apologize for my lack of existence over the last little while. As a follow-up, I don't want to apologize for this post being the one breaking my hiatus because Whitney is one of my all-time favourite authors. If you haven't given any of her books a read, please do because you won't be disappointed and this is your chance to start!

~BB♡

Clicking on the cover will take you to "Mid-Life Love"s Goodreads page.

Title: Mid Life Love Boxed Set

Author: Whitney G.

 Publication Date: January 29, 2015

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Buy it today: Amazon

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BOOK 1: "Mid Life Love" 

If you'd asked me what love was two years ago, I probably would've said, 'It's this amazing feeling that obsesses and possesses you; it's what me and my husband currently have.' If you ask me that same question today, I'll say, 'Please get the hell out of my face.’ 

Claire Gracen's life is picture perfect. Her career as a marketing director is on the brink of being legendary, and her marriage to her high school sweetheart has never been stronger. No, wait. It has. It used to be amazing and fulfilling, but one day Claire realizes that she's been living a lie and her best friend and husband have committed the ultimate betrayal. 

Broken and depressed, Claire is in need of something new—new city, new job, new friends. 

When she happens to attract the interest of the sexiest man she's ever met, a man significantly younger than her, she immediately turns him down—only to later discover that this man is Jonathan Statham, self-made billionaire and CEO of Statham Industries. Her boss. 

Jonathan Statham is unlike any man she's met before. He's used to getting whatever he wants—whenever he wants, and he isn't about to take no for an answer. 

Sexy, unpredictable, and charmingly clever, Mid Life Love is a story that will captivate you, entertain you, and force you to fall deeply in love with the characters. 

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BOOK 2: "Mid Life Love: At Last" 

If you ask me if Jonathan Statham makes me happy, I’ll say ‘Absolutely. He’s the man of my dreams and I can’t wait to marry him.’ If you ask me why my ex-husband Ryan is currently one inch away from me—staring into my eyes and pressing his hand against my cheek, I’ll say, ‘I have no fucking idea…’ 

Claire Gracen finally has the life she’s always wanted: A career she loves, a man who’s willing to do any and everything for her, and friends that show her the true meaning of the word ‘friendship.’ 

As she and Jonathan prepare to make the ultimate commitment to one another and plan the wedding of her dreams, she quickly realizes that the hurtful past she left behind in Pittsburgh is a lot closer than she thought. 

Sexy, unpredictable, and as charmingly clever as Mid Life Love, ‘At Last’ will captivate you from the first page and never let you go. 

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Already read it? Interested in some more Whitney?

Visit my other post about Whitney's upcoming release, "Turbulence" by clicking on the picture! Also includes links to Whitney's "Reasonable Doubt" series (which is absolutely amazing, by the way...can't wait to write my reviews for it!)

Coming Soon: "A Christmas to Love You" by Megan Smith

Exciting News!!

Megan Smith posted on her Facebook page that she's releasing a novella in the Love Series!! If you don't remember, I had reviewed the first three books in the series already (I got sort of side tracked in the middle of the fourth book, "Let Me Love You", but I will eventually finish it...especially now that there's going to be something to read when I finish it). If you'd like to check them out, the links to the posts are below. You can also follow the links in the posts to purchase them on Amazon or Kobo.

"Trying Not to Love You" (Love Series 1)

"Easy to Love You" (Love Series 2)

"Hard To Love You" (Love Series 3)

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Now, for this lovely novella, are you ready for this? 

It's called "A Christmas to Love You", and I assume it's meant to be read after the fourth book, "Let Me Love You", because it's been titled as Love Series 4.5 (which is exactly why I desperately need to finish the fourth one now so I can continue on to read this one).  As of yet, there are no links for Goodreads, Amazon, Kobo, etc. but I will definitely update when they are available. All we know, according to Megan's post, it will be releasing next week. No idea when or where, so keep your eyes open!

Clicking on the cover will take you to the Facebook post

How can they still be in love after all these years?

Andrew and Elle Cahill have been married for twenty-six years. They have a strong and healthy relationship along with a beautiful family. Join them and the rest of the Cahill’s this Christmas to hear about their epic love story and catch up with the rest of the crew.

Releasing next week.

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So far, all we know is that it is focusing on the Cahill family, and I'm assuming it's in the present since it says "this Christmas" and I'm guessing it's told through the perspective of Andrew and Elle, MacKenzie's parents.  I've always wondered about their relationship because of certain things you learn while reading the series, so I can't wait to see what this has in store for us! :) 

Definitely a very exciting, and unexpected, Christmas gift! 

THANK YOU, MEGAN!

~BB♡

Cover Reveal & Giveaway! : "Something Like Love" by Monica James

It's finally here! Monica James has finally revealed her cover for the third book in her Something Like Normal series. Here is what you've all been waiting for, the cover of "Something Like Love", by Monica James. Also, don't forget to enter the giveaway at the end of the post:

Clicking the cover will take you to its Goodreads page.

Title: Something Like Love

Series: Something Like Normal, #3

Author: Monica James

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Limitless Publishing

Release Date: February 2015

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The secret’s out...

Fate has never been kind to Mia Lee, but her misfortune has driven her to seek redemption from a past filled with regret. 

Mia’s future depends on uncovering her past, but sadly, the answers lay with her mother, a mother who abandoned Mia when she was only a child.

Now that Mia has finally found her kin, she’s determined to get the answers she so desperately seeks.

But those answers come with a price…

Mia’s blossoming relationship with Quinn Berkeley is the sole reason she carries on.  But Quinn has a secret of his own. Will his secret destroy the one stable foundation in Mia’s life? And more importantly, what will Quinn’s secret do to him once he confesses the sins of his past?

Life for Mia and Quinn is about to explode in a way she never thought possible…

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About the Author

Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson.

When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. 

She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers, and her inspiration comes from every day life. She is an Amazon best selling author in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals.

She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.

Author Links

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authormonicajames

Twitter: https://twitter.com/monicajames81

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/ MonicaJames

Website: http://monicajames81.blogspot.com.au

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/m onicajames81/

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Other Books in the Series

                                  Amazon US                               Amazon US              

                                  Amazon UK                              Amazon UK

                                  Amazon CA                              Amazon CA                              Coming

                                  Amazon AU                             Amazon AU                                    Soon!!!

                                  B&N                                         B&N

                                  Kobo                                         Kobo

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Lots of love,

~BB♡