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“Rachel delivered it like an official pronouncement. Like she was one of the fairies gifting Sleeping Beauty's christening: Beauty. Intelligence. Heterosexual.”

Quote by Josh Lanyon

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Josh Lanyon is an active American writer known for his suspense and romance novels. His works often blend suspense elements with romantic emotions, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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