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“I don’t know what was more exhausting—being forced to spew out overwrought poetry for hours on end or having that little girl gaze at me all night as if I hung the moon.” A wry smile touched Adrian’s lips. “Didn’t you?” “No,” Julian retorted, lifting the decanter to the sky in a mocking toast. “Only the stars.”

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Book:After Midnight
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After Midnight

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Teresa Medeiros
Teresa Medeiros

Teresa Medeiros, born in 1962, is an American novelist known for her romantic fiction. Her works, which are beloved by readers, often feature a fictional historical setting and blend elements of love, adventure, and mystery to create an imaginative world for readers. more

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