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Marisa Rae Dondlinger

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Marisa Dondlinger lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two young daughters. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Marisa practiced law for several years before devoting herself to writing fiction. She’s the author of three books, Scenes From a Bar, Open, and Gray Lines. When not writing, she enjoys reading, going for walks, and watching her daughters play sports.

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Marisa Dondlinger rated a book it was amazing Class Reunion: Keep Your FRIENDS Closer (Raising the Bar Book 2) by Gail Ward Olmsted (Goodreads Author)	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
Class Reunion is a fun look inside the crazy life of badass attorney Lennon Gallagher. When her old frenemy needs legal counsel, Lennon reluctantly jumps on board, only to have the tables turn on her and end up a pivotal witness in a murder trial. Me ...more
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Marisa Dondlinger rated a book it was amazing Smoky Blue Sunrise (The Elizabeth's Mountain Series #2) by Lucille Guarino (Goodreads Author)	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
Guarino’s novel, Smoky Blue Sunrise, is the story of a woman’s journey to move past trauma and her realization that the guilt, memories, and pain embedded in her soul doesn’t have to destroy her life too. Guarino immediately builds suspense in the fi ...more
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Single mother Rissa witnessed a murder and is forced to go on the run for protection…straight into the arms of Burn, the only man she’s ever experienced mind-blowing chemistry with. Problem is, she never told Burn that a daughter resulted from their ...more
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Marisa Dondlinger rated a book it was amazing The Unexpected Guests (South Bay #2) by Ruth F. Stevens (Goodreads Author)	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
Humorous, poignant, and heartfelt, The Unexpected Guests feels like showing up to a family reunion to reconnect with those that you are fond of but have lost touch. The supporting cast from My Year Of Casual Acquaintances shine in this sequel, giving ...more
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Matt, Alexandra, and Olivia all miraculously survive a mass shooting after the assailants count by sixes and let every sixth person leave—666 being the number of the devil. But their luck is short-lived, as some force—no spoilers here!—is set on reve ...more
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Marisa Dondlinger rated a book it was amazing Beautiful and Terrible Things by S.M. Stevens (Goodreads Author)	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
A beautiful and powerful novel that tackles hate—racism, sexism, homophobia, and citizenship/immigration—through the eyes of a group of late twenty-something friends struggling with love, work, and their role in society. Stevens writes from a multitu ...more
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Elenora in Pieces is the story of a grieving mother whose child was kidnapped. While two years have passed and the world has moved on, Ellie is stuck on the night he was taken from his bed, unable to move forward in any facet of her life: marriage, w ...more
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