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“I turned off the griddle and shoved the heavy platter at Ottavio. "Carry these in for me, willya, Ott? And the ones on top are for you." [...] The pancakes on top had been shaped like a certain part of the male anatomy that seemed synonymous with Ottavio, to my way of thinking.”

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Eternally Yours

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Cate Tiernan
Cate Tiernan

Cate Tiernan is an American author born on July 24, 1961. She is known for her works aimed at young adult readers, particularly for her works in young adult literature and fantasy novels. more

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