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Judy Cole

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A long time ago, in a galaxy that now seems quite far away, Judy Cole was one in a long succession of Editors-in-Chief of Playgirl magazine (a job title, that in retrospect, turned out to be a lot like being married to Henry the Eighth).

After being “axed” to leave for refusing to print unauthorized nude photos of Brad Pitt, Judy was tapped to write her first book, Playing For Keeps: Dating, Seducing and [Maybe] Marrying the Modern Man (Adams Media).

In addition to Playgirl, Judy also served as “chief cook and bottle washer” for Today’s Charlotte Woman, SexIs, and Vibrant Living magazine. Her work has been featured in Creative Loafing, SKIRT!, Nerve, Charlotte Magazine, Draft (all things beer), Business North Carolina, North Carolina Health ...more

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	And Jilly Came Tumbling After: A saucy tale of true love, vengeance, leftovers and just desserts. 4.40 avg rating — 5 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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	Grrracie! A Stray Dog's Tale 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	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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A Night to Surrender (Spindle Cove, #1)

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I Kissed an Earl (Pennyroyal Green, #4)

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