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S. Q. Orpin writes small-town mysteries and women’s fiction set in the fictional Pacific Northwest town of Blackberry Falls. When she’s not writing, she teaches culinary arts and develops cookbook collections inspired by her fictional works.

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	Dream (Catwalk #1) 4.29 avg rating — 31 ratings — 7 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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	Unravel: A deadly secret. A desperate fight for survival. Trust is a dangerous game. (Blackberry Falls Mysteries Book 1) 4.50 avg rating — 2 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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Bless Me Father, FOR YOU Have Sinned

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“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe

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