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Nancy was born and raised in Massachusetts. After serving in the USMC, she returned home and went to college. Not long after, she moved to California and married. Six kids and multiple moves around the US later, she and her family call Texas home.

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	American Nomads (American Nomads #1) 4.36 avg rating — 55 ratings — 4 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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	Crossroads: Volume 2 4.53 avg rating — 15 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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Calling all ARC readers

I have a limited number of ebook copies available for my upcoming Book - FERAL (Oct 9)

I need some ARC reviewers. I like to describe it as Bonnie & Clyde - shapeshifter style. If you're interested, follow the link for the full book description

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