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M.L. Pennock is a former journalist turned author. She attended Alfred University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and communication studies, before going on to earn a Master of Arts in communications from SUNY College at Brockport.

She lives in Central New York with her husband, four children, and Siberian Husky, Tikaani.

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	To Have (To Have #1) 3.97 avg rating — 153 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To Hold (To Have # 2) 4.24 avg rating — 34 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To Cherish (To Have, #3) 4.75 avg rating — 20 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Letters from Emily (To Have, #4) 4.79 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Today kicked off my 2025 signing/event season, and despite a swag mishap, it was amazing. Chrissy’s Conventions & Creations put on such an amazing inaugural convention, I never would have known Romance in CNY was a first time event if I had no prior knowledge. She did her research and it shows. Were there bumps? … Continue reading Book Conventions: Yea or Nay? Read more of this blog post »

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