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“If you tell me I'm sensible in addition to normal and wise, I'm going to punch you in the stomach.”

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An American best-selling author known for her romance novels. Since publishing her first novel in 1981, Nora Roberts has written over 200 books, which have been beloved by readers worldwide. more

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