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“Happy endings were never handed out. You had to fight for them, earn them with bruised hearts and sacrifices.”

Quote by Kim Harrison

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Kim Harrison
Kim Harrison

Kim Harrison, born in 1966, is a renowned science fiction author from the United States. Her works are highly praised by readers and critics for their unique worldviews and profound thematic explorations. more

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