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Hearts of Owyhee #2
Much Ado About Madams
A suffragist schoolteacher with a hidden past,
Six shopworn whores cooking up plans for a better future,
And a hunky cowhand who isn't quite sure what to do with all these women...
Life isn't always comfortable at The Comfort Palace!
If you'd like a humorous Linda Lael Miller or an old west Rachel Gibson novel, you'll love Much Ado About Madams!
Six shopworn whores cooking up plans for a better future,
And a hunky cowhand who isn't quite sure what to do with all these women...
Life isn't always comfortable at The Comfort Palace!
If you'd like a humorous Linda Lael Miller or an old west Rachel Gibson novel, you'll love Much Ado About Madams!
306 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2012
35 people are currently reading
312 people want to read
About the author
Jacquie Rogers
61 books196 followersI'm a former software designer, campaign manager, deli clerk, and cow milker, but always a bookworm. Check out my zany, outside-the-box western series, Honey Beaulieu - Man Hunter. It's full of western action and pickles. Yes, I said pickles.
For a romantic read, try my western historical romance series, ♥ Hearts of Owyhee ♥: Hearts of Owyhee.
Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews says: "Jacquie Rogers writes some of the best Historical Romances on today's market...Absolutely fantastic!"
Need a quick HEA fix? Try Willow, Wish For Me, a short story set in the Old West--magic, romance, and fun all wrapped up in one package.
Non-fiction: Ann Charles and I are co-authors of two non-fiction books: Nail It! The Secret to Building an Effective Fiction Writer's Platform: Level 1: Laying the Foundation, and Growing Your Audience: Workbook for Published, Unpublished, and Under-published Writers.
For a romantic read, try my western historical romance series, ♥ Hearts of Owyhee ♥: Hearts of Owyhee.
Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews says: "Jacquie Rogers writes some of the best Historical Romances on today's market...Absolutely fantastic!"
Need a quick HEA fix? Try Willow, Wish For Me, a short story set in the Old West--magic, romance, and fun all wrapped up in one package.
Non-fiction: Ann Charles and I are co-authors of two non-fiction books: Nail It! The Secret to Building an Effective Fiction Writer's Platform: Level 1: Laying the Foundation, and Growing Your Audience: Workbook for Published, Unpublished, and Under-published Writers.
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October 14, 2014
I loved Book 1 of the Hearts of Owyhee, Much Ado About Marshals. Book 2 provides more laughs and interesting characters, and Rogers does a great job making each of the "ladies" unique. Hero Reese falls for prudish schoolmarm Lucinda, and they both harbor secrets that while obvious to readers, still make for an entertaining, heart and soul read.
March 7, 2021
Lucinda Sharpe is a newly minted teacher and suffragist for the women's right to vote. She arrives at Dickshooter, in the Idaho Territory, expecting to teach children. Instead, she finds that she is being ask to teach a group of prostitutes, so they can prepare themselves for other types of employment. Reese McAdams, rancher, finds himself receiving the unwanted inheritance of a brothel. He plans to sell it as soon as the ladies are ready and supported to leave. Sparks fly as Lucinda and Reese get to know each other better, with the ladies playing behind-the-scenes matchmakers. This hot-and-spicy book shows that love and family can be created under all circumstances. Lots of action, much humor, occasional danger, and sexual tension you can cut with a knife make this well-paced story one you won't want to put down.
March 21, 2012
I got this book from Amazon because the author is on Goodreads and the title.
I liked two things about this book: the story is unique, and one of the main characters Reese.
I have read most stories about motels, or as they were called back then 'whore houses' and most of them involve owners who are ruthless and only after the end pay. This one was different-in reading it you realize that Reese-inherited the place and couldn't kick out the ladies and he agrees to have Lucinda teach them so they can make a better living doing something else.
That's why I loved reading it and the ending is just fine.
I liked two things about this book: the story is unique, and one of the main characters Reese.
I have read most stories about motels, or as they were called back then 'whore houses' and most of them involve owners who are ruthless and only after the end pay. This one was different-in reading it you realize that Reese-inherited the place and couldn't kick out the ladies and he agrees to have Lucinda teach them so they can make a better living doing something else.
That's why I loved reading it and the ending is just fine.
April 1, 2012
I liked this book. It normally wouldn't have taken me so long but I was reading it in between others. It was a great change of pace from the paranormal books that I usually read.
I think all of the characters had depth to them. Not only was it funny but it was heart warming also. I like the fact that the main character was a strong character not like other romance books that I have read. Also a positive, there was no mention of any quivering members :D.
I think all of the characters had depth to them. Not only was it funny but it was heart warming also. I like the fact that the main character was a strong character not like other romance books that I have read. Also a positive, there was no mention of any quivering members :D.
July 12, 2012
Terrifically drawn characters, who walk off the page. Did not expect to enjoy this but could not put it down for fear of losing the connection. Smart, witty, authentic. Excellent. A naughty 'Little House on the Prarie' for grown ups.
November 24, 2022
Author, do not read. This is a scather.
This is by far the worst book I have read all year. I said it multiple times: It was like watching a train wreck.
Mkay, where do I start. It was so bad it was funny. Reece owned a brothel, MC whose name I can't remember was some uptight feminist stereotype. There were uncouth prostitutes, whiiich wouldn't work so hot, as that was a nicer brothel. So, this book was written by a woman who hates women. We love internalized misogyny.
I nearly closed the book when the school marm MC tried to lasso the pimp, Reece, WITH A REGULAR FREAKING ROPE! Like, a limp, piece of hemp or something dumb. Good rope is made of cactus. And it is stiff. ALSO, why did she have one end around her wrist!? Exactly what happened would've happened. 'Cept with no chandelier. Picture being dragged around a corral by a calf.
Anyway, spoiler. Dirty Dan is the angry feminist's uncle. She winds up owning every brothel west of the Mississippi. Whiiiich, Dirty Dan tortured her mother. Sooo, does that mean, incest? Ew.
Anyway, this one got Hella disrespectful to sex workers. Particularly the ones who settled the wild west. We don't Stan.
Yes. Human trafficking is horrible.
No, you have to be clever to stay alive in that business. Particularly in the old west.
Anyway, yikes on bikes.
Eta: Okay, actually. The consensual sex between Reece, and I read a different review, Lucinda? Angry feminist? Their sex was kinda fun. ;)
This is by far the worst book I have read all year. I said it multiple times: It was like watching a train wreck.
Mkay, where do I start. It was so bad it was funny. Reece owned a brothel, MC whose name I can't remember was some uptight feminist stereotype. There were uncouth prostitutes, whiiich wouldn't work so hot, as that was a nicer brothel. So, this book was written by a woman who hates women. We love internalized misogyny.
I nearly closed the book when the school marm MC tried to lasso the pimp, Reece, WITH A REGULAR FREAKING ROPE! Like, a limp, piece of hemp or something dumb. Good rope is made of cactus. And it is stiff. ALSO, why did she have one end around her wrist!? Exactly what happened would've happened. 'Cept with no chandelier. Picture being dragged around a corral by a calf.
Anyway, spoiler. Dirty Dan is the angry feminist's uncle. She winds up owning every brothel west of the Mississippi. Whiiiich, Dirty Dan tortured her mother. Sooo, does that mean, incest? Ew.
Anyway, this one got Hella disrespectful to sex workers. Particularly the ones who settled the wild west. We don't Stan.
Yes. Human trafficking is horrible.
No, you have to be clever to stay alive in that business. Particularly in the old west.
Anyway, yikes on bikes.
Eta: Okay, actually. The consensual sex between Reece, and I read a different review, Lucinda? Angry feminist? Their sex was kinda fun. ;)
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June 3, 2017
What do you get when you combine a suffragist schoolteacher with a hidden past, six soiled doves wanting a better future, and an oh-so-sexy cowboy who isn't quite sure what to do with all these women? A fun to read, laugh out loud western, and that’s exactly what you get in Much Ado About Madams, #1 in the Hearts of Owyhee Western Romance series by Jacquie Rogers.
This is a story with just the right amount of raunchy. Everybody has a secret and a backstory and a hidden agenda, and it’s a joy to watch them all clash. Lucinda wants so much to be proper and escape her past, but she also sincerely wants to help the “ladies” even though she was tricked into coming to Dickshooter to teach them. So does Reese. He is a good guy with a big heart who also has a past he wants to escape, and he, too, wants to do the right thing for the ladies. All the girls are sweet. Rough around the edges, unique for sure, but sweet and full of heart.
Romance – and lust – bloom. The plot is fast-paced with twists and turns and a mystery that will keep you guessing, just the right amount of action and danger, and surprises about who is who and everybody’s connection to everybody else. And a perfectly satisfactory ending for all.
Much Ado About Madams is humorous to be sure, but also has deeper meaning about how your past shapes you and affects your future. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can’t wait to hook up with these characters next time around.
This is a story with just the right amount of raunchy. Everybody has a secret and a backstory and a hidden agenda, and it’s a joy to watch them all clash. Lucinda wants so much to be proper and escape her past, but she also sincerely wants to help the “ladies” even though she was tricked into coming to Dickshooter to teach them. So does Reese. He is a good guy with a big heart who also has a past he wants to escape, and he, too, wants to do the right thing for the ladies. All the girls are sweet. Rough around the edges, unique for sure, but sweet and full of heart.
Romance – and lust – bloom. The plot is fast-paced with twists and turns and a mystery that will keep you guessing, just the right amount of action and danger, and surprises about who is who and everybody’s connection to everybody else. And a perfectly satisfactory ending for all.
Much Ado About Madams is humorous to be sure, but also has deeper meaning about how your past shapes you and affects your future. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can’t wait to hook up with these characters next time around.
April 19, 2020
I found myself laughing out loud in this fun frolic through the old west complete with gunfights, cattle-rustlin' and a necktie party. Much Ado About Madams is an action-packed rollercoaster ride with a suffragist schoolteacher, some "soiled doves" and a rancher who's a brothel owner who doesn't want to be one equals one fantastic story! Jacquie Rogers characters who are believable, easy to relate to, who will steal your heart and you feel every emotion that they are feeling throughout and imagine yourself part of their journey.
June 2, 2017
Much Ado About Madams
A brilliantly written book I could not stop laughing at times and kept rereading the funny parts. I could not put it down wanting to read more. It's a very lighthearted and funny book with quite a few hero's and heroines and deserves no less than 5 stars.
A brilliantly written book I could not stop laughing at times and kept rereading the funny parts. I could not put it down wanting to read more. It's a very lighthearted and funny book with quite a few hero's and heroines and deserves no less than 5 stars.
November 4, 2018
Really good story
I really, really enjoyed this story and all the characters. Although I also enjoyed the one and only love scene and thought it was tastefully done, I wish there had been more romance and more love scenes?
I really, really enjoyed this story and all the characters. Although I also enjoyed the one and only love scene and thought it was tastefully done, I wish there had been more romance and more love scenes?
December 20, 2018
Love it
Could not put this down. I was mentally cussing them both out along with the ladies multiple time. Highly recommend
Could not put this down. I was mentally cussing them both out along with the ladies multiple time. Highly recommend
August 8, 2019
Great read
Not only are there some truely hilarious moments in this book, but the characters are as well developed as the plot. A really fun read! Enjoy 👍👍👍💜
Not only are there some truely hilarious moments in this book, but the characters are as well developed as the plot. A really fun read! Enjoy 👍👍👍💜
January 24, 2020
Hearts of Owyhee book 1
I loved this book and can't wait to read the next one. ...thank you for putting it on kindle unlimited.
I loved this book and can't wait to read the next one. ...thank you for putting it on kindle unlimited.
May 9, 2021
Fun read!
Fun and fast read. Great characters and fast paced story. I will be going straight on to the next installment right now!
Fun and fast read. Great characters and fast paced story. I will be going straight on to the next installment right now!
August 8, 2014
I liked this book, I just think that it was missing something to make it really good. I think the premise was great. Lucinda, a young suffragist school teacher leaves Miss Hattie's School for the Refinement of Young Ladies and moves out west for a job. Instead of the group of seven year olds she was expecting,she finds herself working in a brothel teaching a group of prostitutes that want to better themselves. Having been raised in a brothel herself, until her mother had been killed, Lucinda felt the need to help the women make new lives. Reece is a reluctant brothel owner. He didn't know much about his father, except that he was not a very good man, and that he did not treat women well, as evidenced by him marrying then leaving his mother to raise Reese alone. He thought he had inherited a simple hotel, but when he learned it was a brothel, he couldn't simply shut the place down and leave the working girls destitute. Instead, he worked on saving as much as possible, so that when he does close down the brothel he will be able to provide funds for the women to make new lives. Attraction between Lucinda and Reece is instant, but both have big reasons why they could not possibly be together. As a suffragist, Lucinda feels like that she doesn't need a man, plus she is still living with the fear from her childhood experiences. Reece also had fears that he would end up like his father, so he stayed away from proper women like Lucinda. Despite all this, the working girls decide that Reece and Lucinda are perfect for each other, and do everything they can to get the together.
It sounds like a very serious story, but it is actually a comedy, and a fairly good one. Most of the humor comes from the working girls. I like that the author gave each of them a backstory, and I would have liked to know more about them. Apparently the author is planning on writing a series of novellas that will tell their stories which explains why we are left with so many hanging storylines.
I think both of main characters were truly interesting, both having very intense and detailed back stories but I wish more had been done with it. The main problems that I had with book was that it seemed to drag on in parts. There are some sections that I think could be cut out completely because they didn't really contribute to the story. Another big problem that I had was the end of the book. It was pretty anticlimactic. Sure it was a HEA, but there were so many things that I think needed to be cleared up, particularly with the fate of the working girls. But again I'm guessing the author did this intentionally for the purposes of the follow up books. I get it, but it is still very frustrating. I was really confused by the way the storyline with the villain ended. I don't want to spoil it, but that plot twist came completely out of left field and was really unnecessary. Also I still don't know exactly who Charlie is, and what his involvement with the rustling was. There were other minor issues, such as use of terms that didn't feel appropriate to the time period, but that wasn't too distracting. Overall it was an enjoyable read.
It sounds like a very serious story, but it is actually a comedy, and a fairly good one. Most of the humor comes from the working girls. I like that the author gave each of them a backstory, and I would have liked to know more about them. Apparently the author is planning on writing a series of novellas that will tell their stories which explains why we are left with so many hanging storylines.
I think both of main characters were truly interesting, both having very intense and detailed back stories but I wish more had been done with it. The main problems that I had with book was that it seemed to drag on in parts. There are some sections that I think could be cut out completely because they didn't really contribute to the story. Another big problem that I had was the end of the book. It was pretty anticlimactic. Sure it was a HEA, but there were so many things that I think needed to be cleared up, particularly with the fate of the working girls. But again I'm guessing the author did this intentionally for the purposes of the follow up books. I get it, but it is still very frustrating. I was really confused by the way the storyline with the villain ended. I don't want to spoil it, but that plot twist came completely out of left field and was really unnecessary. Also I still don't know exactly who Charlie is, and what his involvement with the rustling was. There were other minor issues, such as use of terms that didn't feel appropriate to the time period, but that wasn't too distracting. Overall it was an enjoyable read.
March 26, 2013
In my quest to read as many indies as possible this year (I just made that goal up, but it sounds good) I decided to snag this on sale from some website advertising thingy. I didn't even read the synopsis. Or if I did, I promptly forgot it.
My reading tastes are eclectic. If you follow my reviews you know this and probably wish I had one specific taste. But no. Strangely enough, as varied as my reading material is, my taste in romances is pretty specific. I can think of three romance writers off the top of my head that I actually LOVE and buy their books: the incomparable Susan Elizabeth Philips(whose work has disappointed me of late), Jude Deveraux(everything she wrote in the middle of her career, nothing too early or lately), and Jennifer Crusie (just for Bet Me alone, does she deserve to be on this list).
This has not stopped me from trying everything under the sun just for funsies. But you know, I have a certain formula: no sex too soon without a good reason (I really like a nice anticipatory lead-in), no overbearing man throwing the girl around like a ragdoll, a likeable heroine, and some honest to goodness laughs. I am a romantic comedy fan.
So let me just say how pleasantly surprised I was by my random pick-up of Roger's book. It had all of these things. Rogers had her own unique style, which I liked, while she also reminded me of some of the Deveraux historical romances I read.
Do I think she's up there with Deveraux? Not yet. But given some time and lots of writing, I DEFINITELY think she could be. I wasn't expecting to find this book funny, but there were many times where I laughed out loud. A scene with Lucinda, a mule, and a shotgun in particular had me embarrassing myself at the gym because I couldn't contain my mirth.
Now, all that goodness being said, the story was a bit convoluted at times. One part of the ending was weird to me, the way it was hurried through with the uncle. I wish that some of the side characters had been a bit more fleshed out than, "She cooks great." or "Her voice is strained from when someone tried to strangle her." Especially since Rogers took such great care to make the prostitutes sympathetic and likeable (whereas many authors would have just taken the "they're disgusting and pitiful" route).
Perhaps she will do that with her next installment. Overall a highly enjoyable book and a fun read. Recommended for readers of historical romance who like a bit of humor in the writing.
My reading tastes are eclectic. If you follow my reviews you know this and probably wish I had one specific taste. But no. Strangely enough, as varied as my reading material is, my taste in romances is pretty specific. I can think of three romance writers off the top of my head that I actually LOVE and buy their books: the incomparable Susan Elizabeth Philips(whose work has disappointed me of late), Jude Deveraux(everything she wrote in the middle of her career, nothing too early or lately), and Jennifer Crusie (just for Bet Me alone, does she deserve to be on this list).
This has not stopped me from trying everything under the sun just for funsies. But you know, I have a certain formula: no sex too soon without a good reason (I really like a nice anticipatory lead-in), no overbearing man throwing the girl around like a ragdoll, a likeable heroine, and some honest to goodness laughs. I am a romantic comedy fan.
So let me just say how pleasantly surprised I was by my random pick-up of Roger's book. It had all of these things. Rogers had her own unique style, which I liked, while she also reminded me of some of the Deveraux historical romances I read.
Do I think she's up there with Deveraux? Not yet. But given some time and lots of writing, I DEFINITELY think she could be. I wasn't expecting to find this book funny, but there were many times where I laughed out loud. A scene with Lucinda, a mule, and a shotgun in particular had me embarrassing myself at the gym because I couldn't contain my mirth.
Now, all that goodness being said, the story was a bit convoluted at times. One part of the ending was weird to me, the way it was hurried through with the uncle. I wish that some of the side characters had been a bit more fleshed out than, "She cooks great." or "Her voice is strained from when someone tried to strangle her." Especially since Rogers took such great care to make the prostitutes sympathetic and likeable (whereas many authors would have just taken the "they're disgusting and pitiful" route).
Perhaps she will do that with her next installment. Overall a highly enjoyable book and a fun read. Recommended for readers of historical romance who like a bit of humor in the writing.
March 16, 2013
Really, really liked it. Great story, with lots of funny LOL scenes from the very beginning. Fannie and her girls are a fun bunch, (all 7 of them) then add the twins, Gus, Logan the coachman, the Sherrif and of course Lucinda and Reese and you have one heck of a story that would make a great movie. Didn't see the connection (from one of the bad guys)coming. There's a lot of back ground to Miss Sharpe than the beginning let us see. Some bits of editing missed here and there but not enough to bother with the story itself took care of those.
One thing I didn't like was the end, it felt rush, would of like it to stretch a bit. But there is another book with Fannie's girls.
Great story good laughs can go wrong with that!
One thing I didn't like was the end, it felt rush, would of like it to stretch a bit. But there is another book with Fannie's girls.
Great story good laughs can go wrong with that!
September 10, 2012
It was amazing!! I freaking love it!! I love Luciana because she helps the girls in being more proper ladies so they can have a second chance to do something in their lives than being prostitutes. Also, I like Reese too, because he treats the girls kindly and with respect them for all the things they suffered in their past and his father's hand, yet at first,he has trouble understanding Luciana, but he knew she was the one as Luciana thought of him as the one for her. I just love the story, the characters, and everything. Simply amazing work of Jacquie Rogers. She is my new favorite author!! Thumbs up to incredible story full of laughter, intriguing , and surprises!! I totally recommend this one to anyone who loves Western stories
February 24, 2013
It was a better than I anticipated since I haven't read to many romance novels in the past. I have since started reading them again. I really enjoyed the story line, there were many twists to this story. The ladies in this story were wanting something better for their lives and their boss also, how they went about doing it was comical and gave me a few chuckles.
What really surprised me was the ending and how the teacher in this not only taught a few lessons but also learned some as well. I would recommend this one and the other two in this series since they were all cute, funny and I could imagine living life back in the pioneer days.
What really surprised me was the ending and how the teacher in this not only taught a few lessons but also learned some as well. I would recommend this one and the other two in this series since they were all cute, funny and I could imagine living life back in the pioneer days.
January 6, 2015
Jacquie Rogers has a talent for making the Old West fun! I laughed several times while reading this book. While not a very spicy romance, there was just enough to fit the story. All the characters were well-developed. I want to learn more about the whores and other citizens of Dickshooter.
I really liked Reese, the reluctant brothel owner, and I grew to like Lucinda just as well. She tried so hard to be proper! Opposites attract...but they aren't as opposite as they think. If you are looking for a fluffy historical western romance you won't go wrong with this one.
I really liked Reese, the reluctant brothel owner, and I grew to like Lucinda just as well. She tried so hard to be proper! Opposites attract...but they aren't as opposite as they think. If you are looking for a fluffy historical western romance you won't go wrong with this one.
July 5, 2016
A cast of unusual characters
This is a complicated story with several back stories and a cast of unusual characters. I expect that many of these characters will get their own books in the series.
A brothel in a remote town, a reluctant brothel owner, a school teacher/suffragette, and a vindictive former partner all play their parts.
"The suffragists had it right, she thought as she drifted off to sleep. Men were truly vile creatures."
This is a complicated story with several back stories and a cast of unusual characters. I expect that many of these characters will get their own books in the series.
A brothel in a remote town, a reluctant brothel owner, a school teacher/suffragette, and a vindictive former partner all play their parts.
"The suffragists had it right, she thought as she drifted off to sleep. Men were truly vile creatures."
March 27, 2012
I did not at all enjoy this book. The story was trite and uninteresting, the main character was an obvious Mary Sue, none of the characters have any depth whatsoever.
I read this book solely because I was able to download it for free on my Kindle and I decided to have a bad romance spree. I definitely got that.
I read this book solely because I was able to download it for free on my Kindle and I decided to have a bad romance spree. I definitely got that.
July 12, 2012
The main and supporting characters were likeable but could have done with a deal more fleshing out. The language felt a little stilted. It was a decent light read and holds promise of growth. I do wonder what the author would do with this story if she revisits it after a few more books under her belt.
September 25, 2012
Who'd have thought there is a real town called "Dickshooter"??? This was a action-packed story about a woman who takes a job as a schoolmarm but finds out she will be educating whores in a brothel instead! The whores want out of the business and she just might be the one to help them do it. There is an obstacle in the way and his name is Reese MacAdams. Read on to find out what happens next!
June 29, 2016
What do you get when you take a group of soiled doves, a school Marm and a reluctant owner of a house of ill repute? Much Ado About Madams. There is action, adventure, mystery and love. Word of warning, be careful where you read this, you will find your self laughing out loud and don't have any beverages or you may find them coming out your nose as I did once or thrice.
January 29, 2015
I am not a historical romance fan. I read this book because one of my friends loves this stuff so I thought, okay give it another try. The story is nice but predictable. There were a couple small gaps but they weren't horrible. If you are a historical romance fan you'll really like this book, at least I think you will. So, overall I think this is a cute book. Kind of mind candy.
March 21, 2012
Much Ado About Madams is a fun read. The story is interesting, although it's a bit redundant, and the characters are entertaining. There were parts of the story that didn't seem consistent and it was really hard to like the main character in the beginning.
September 13, 2012
This was a great, quick read. A suffragist school teacher gets a request to teach out west. What she doesnt realize is the students are prositutes. Every character is likable and I believe each will have their own stories coming out.
January 30, 2013
Cute and sweet, with just the right amount of steam, but I'm not a big fan of "embarrassment humor", so that's what pulled the final rating down a bit for me.
A solid 3/5, with a possible full review to follow.
A solid 3/5, with a possible full review to follow.
June 18, 2015
This book was so fun. Couldn't put it down! Memorable characters and a fast, easy read. Loved the story line! I had the privilege of meeting and hanging out with Mrs. Jacque Rogers in Deadwood, SD. An amazing, hilarious woman!!
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