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H. J. Nichols lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and three rescue dogs. The Lost Deer Queen is her debut novel. She is excited for the upcoming release of The False Serpent King. When she’s not writing, she is playing soccer, running, or curled up on the couch with her dogs and a good book.

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	The Lost Deer Queen (The Woodland Kingdom #1) 4.18 avg rating — 261 ratings — 5 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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My Favorite Sin (Playing Favorites, #1)

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American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment

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