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Dreamwalker
Sizzling new paranormal erotic romance from the author of Enticed.
A Dreamwalker trained by the U.S. to assassinate people through their dreams, and an incubus dutybound to stop the country?s enemies,
Damon prefers seducing women in their sleep.
A shapeshifter and master thief, Rory is a woman who is always up for a challenge.
When a national security threat arises, the two must join forces - and their unique abilities. As they are quickly embroiled in a race against time, they must fight for their lives together. And as tensions mount, fate only knows if they can also fight their rising attraction.
A Dreamwalker trained by the U.S. to assassinate people through their dreams, and an incubus dutybound to stop the country?s enemies,
Damon prefers seducing women in their sleep.
A shapeshifter and master thief, Rory is a woman who is always up for a challenge.
When a national security threat arises, the two must join forces - and their unique abilities. As they are quickly embroiled in a race against time, they must fight for their lives together. And as tensions mount, fate only knows if they can also fight their rising attraction.
321 pages, Paperback
First published May 6, 2008
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About the author
Kathleen Dante
9 books19 followersNational bestselling author Kathleen Dante is an inveterate reader who began reading romances with her mother’s Mills & Boons at age 8. Although romance dominates her library, she enjoys scifi/fantasy, manga, encyclopedias, dictionaries and the occasional non-fiction.
She made her first stab at writing fiction when she was 9 and was traumatized when it sounded awful read aloud. Creative writing courses in college provided additional trauma when she was forced to attempt the Extremely Short story. After that disaster, she set aside all hopes of fiction-writing.
Discovering Emma Holly and Angela Knight opened Kathleen’s eyes to a new world of possibilities, one that gave life to the characters of her imagination. Inspired by eyecandy and the examples of others, she returned to fiction-writing after a hiatus of over a decade.
A refugee from the world of trade journalism, Kathleen started her first novel in 2003 — and almost never finished it due to work pressures. In 2004, fed up with office politics, she quit her job to devote time to her writing and looked back only to sigh in relief over her harrowing escape.
She made her first stab at writing fiction when she was 9 and was traumatized when it sounded awful read aloud. Creative writing courses in college provided additional trauma when she was forced to attempt the Extremely Short story. After that disaster, she set aside all hopes of fiction-writing.
Discovering Emma Holly and Angela Knight opened Kathleen’s eyes to a new world of possibilities, one that gave life to the characters of her imagination. Inspired by eyecandy and the examples of others, she returned to fiction-writing after a hiatus of over a decade.
A refugee from the world of trade journalism, Kathleen started her first novel in 2003 — and almost never finished it due to work pressures. In 2004, fed up with office politics, she quit her job to devote time to her writing and looked back only to sigh in relief over her harrowing escape.
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January 25, 2023
i would love to have a lover in my dreams sounds so fulfilling
January 11, 2016
What's this?! A hot erotica with an actual plot? Amazing!
Heroine: I loved that she was so take charge. She was unafraid of her own sexuality and saved herself rather than relying on someone else to do it. She was guarded but she let the hero in without a whole lot of trouble. I wouldn't have minded some more development on her family though and her relationship with them. Also while the whole lamia thing is interesting, it's not exactly true to the actual myths which at most depict the lamia as a half woman-half snake, still not a shape shifter. At the very least this needed a little more development. Rory is said to be able to take any human form-yet she only ever takes that of a female and she takes a pointedly unhuman shape in one scene.
Hero: Boy was he yummy and totally free to enter my dreams at any time. He's an assassin which ok is bad...but he's remarkably uncruel for someone who kills for a living. At every turn he is kind and caring to the heroine, but is still enough of an alpha type not to be a pushover. I found the incubus aspect very interesting but would have liked a bit more detail on exactly how that all works for him.
Romance: While i loved these two together and i personally didn't have an issue with this i can see people saying that the relationship happened too fast or that it was based on sex. These two complimented each other well Rory's playfulness lightened Damon's seriousness and his experience helped her through some pretty dark stuff. However these two never really got to just know each other. While the situation led to high emotions and interesting times, how someone reacts in a crisis/adrenaline rush is not going to be the same as how they are just normally so in real life i could totally see their romance going downhill. However this is fiction and the couple worked and they actually spent quite a while together before saying i love yous.
Sex scenes: ohmygod hot! these two set the pages on fire and every scene was different which was impressive considering how many there were. Bonus points for not having plain old missionary in every scene and for having a hero that really knows his way around the female body. Seriously ladies...don't read this one in public.
Plot: Normally when i read erotica i prepare myself for (hopefully) wonderful sex scenes but a plot thats pretty sub par just acting to string sex scenes along. I have never been so happy to be disappointed! Even if you removed all the sex scenes the plot would still be able to stand on its own (though it would be infinitely shorter). It has plenty of action with the romance/sex scenes offering some downtime and the whole super secret spy aspect was pretty thrilling. Definitely never a boring moment. While it was fast paced it was never to a point where you lost track of what was going on.
Writing: Wonderful though perhaps a tad lofty for the style (i had to look up tons of words). I found no errors or awkward places. The story flowed extremely well and the author walked several fine lines without falling into pitfalls that i hate (for instance keeping the sex scenes steamy without being vulgar).
Bottom line: While this book could have used a little more development in some places I loved it. Would highly recommend and would definitely read more by this author
Heroine: I loved that she was so take charge. She was unafraid of her own sexuality and saved herself rather than relying on someone else to do it. She was guarded but she let the hero in without a whole lot of trouble. I wouldn't have minded some more development on her family though and her relationship with them. Also while the whole lamia thing is interesting, it's not exactly true to the actual myths which at most depict the lamia as a half woman-half snake, still not a shape shifter. At the very least this needed a little more development. Rory is said to be able to take any human form-yet she only ever takes that of a female and she takes a pointedly unhuman shape in one scene.
Hero: Boy was he yummy and totally free to enter my dreams at any time. He's an assassin which ok is bad...but he's remarkably uncruel for someone who kills for a living. At every turn he is kind and caring to the heroine, but is still enough of an alpha type not to be a pushover. I found the incubus aspect very interesting but would have liked a bit more detail on exactly how that all works for him.
Romance: While i loved these two together and i personally didn't have an issue with this i can see people saying that the relationship happened too fast or that it was based on sex. These two complimented each other well Rory's playfulness lightened Damon's seriousness and his experience helped her through some pretty dark stuff. However these two never really got to just know each other. While the situation led to high emotions and interesting times, how someone reacts in a crisis/adrenaline rush is not going to be the same as how they are just normally so in real life i could totally see their romance going downhill. However this is fiction and the couple worked and they actually spent quite a while together before saying i love yous.
Sex scenes: ohmygod hot! these two set the pages on fire and every scene was different which was impressive considering how many there were. Bonus points for not having plain old missionary in every scene and for having a hero that really knows his way around the female body. Seriously ladies...don't read this one in public.
Plot: Normally when i read erotica i prepare myself for (hopefully) wonderful sex scenes but a plot thats pretty sub par just acting to string sex scenes along. I have never been so happy to be disappointed! Even if you removed all the sex scenes the plot would still be able to stand on its own (though it would be infinitely shorter). It has plenty of action with the romance/sex scenes offering some downtime and the whole super secret spy aspect was pretty thrilling. Definitely never a boring moment. While it was fast paced it was never to a point where you lost track of what was going on.
Writing: Wonderful though perhaps a tad lofty for the style (i had to look up tons of words). I found no errors or awkward places. The story flowed extremely well and the author walked several fine lines without falling into pitfalls that i hate (for instance keeping the sex scenes steamy without being vulgar).
Bottom line: While this book could have used a little more development in some places I loved it. Would highly recommend and would definitely read more by this author
April 28, 2008
Hot, sexy Damon Venizélos is the Dreamwalker, and he can visit my dreams anytime. An incubus and a special agent, tall, sexy and built – seems like the perfect man, until you realize he can kill you when he visits your dreams. Rory is a born shapeshifter and a master thief – a close guarded secret that no one outside her family is aware of. When Damon needs Rory’s help to rescue a stolen nuke neither one of them know what they are getting in to.
Rory is so drawn to Damon that she makes sex a condition of their agreement -- in other words, no sex, no help…Damon is happy to agree to that stipulation. Together they sneak into Kosovo into a world of prostitution, drugs, gangs and murder. Constantly looking over their shoulders they work to find and take the nuke before it is sold to the highest bidder.
Dreamwalker is an excellent story, suspenseful, action packed and sensual. Kathleen Dante manages to make two paranormal characters real – draws you into their lives and their quest. A complex plot with more than enough twists and turns to keep you breathless, Dreamwalker is a wonderful read. The suspense of the mission was more than enough to keep me involved but when you add in the titillating relationship which grows between Damon and Rory you are not going to want to put down the book until you’ve turned the last page. I hope we can visit with this couple again in the future.
Rory is so drawn to Damon that she makes sex a condition of their agreement -- in other words, no sex, no help…Damon is happy to agree to that stipulation. Together they sneak into Kosovo into a world of prostitution, drugs, gangs and murder. Constantly looking over their shoulders they work to find and take the nuke before it is sold to the highest bidder.
Dreamwalker is an excellent story, suspenseful, action packed and sensual. Kathleen Dante manages to make two paranormal characters real – draws you into their lives and their quest. A complex plot with more than enough twists and turns to keep you breathless, Dreamwalker is a wonderful read. The suspense of the mission was more than enough to keep me involved but when you add in the titillating relationship which grows between Damon and Rory you are not going to want to put down the book until you’ve turned the last page. I hope we can visit with this couple again in the future.
August 28, 2013
Exceptionally well-drawn characters and the most detailed action/spy stuff I've ever read in an erotic romance (and not just the love scenes). The romantic conflict was believable and well-developed. The paranormal element only added to the thrill. Something else I really appreciated was that although the love scenes were plentiful, they were always perfectly well-placed, never felt thrown in or too frequent or get-it-over-with-and-get-on-with-the-story. I was thankful to read this as an e-book with access to a dictionary. I wouldn't recommend reading it without having one handy.
March 11, 2010
If you love the word carnal then you will love reading Dante's sex scenes. She uses it over and over and over again. She was in need of a Thesaurus. Every time I saw "carnal" I was taken right out of the story.
The whole book felt very cold. The sex scenes are Boring!
The thing that is just sad is that the concept was really fresh with the dream-walking and shifting but in my opinion it failed in the delivery.
The whole book felt very cold. The sex scenes are Boring!
The thing that is just sad is that the concept was really fresh with the dream-walking and shifting but in my opinion it failed in the delivery.
May 18, 2009
different take on paranormal. author needs to keep the action by having characters do more stuff and meet more challanges and conflicts especially in the emotional realm.. the sex scenes are too manufactured and mechanical.. where is the real gut emotion?
January 15, 2025
แคธลีนเป็นนักเขียนแนวอีโรติค โรแมนซ์อีกคนที่แม็กซ์ชอบมาก ๆ แม็กซ์ชอบผลงานชิ้นแรกของเธอเรื่อง Entangled มาก แต่ก็มาแป๊กกะเล่มสองเรื่อง Enticed พอมาถึงเล่มนี้ก็เลยลังเลนิดหน่อยก่อนจะเริ่มอ่าน
และแม็กซ์มีความยินดีที่จะบอกว่า Dreamwalker คือเล่มที่ดีที่สุดในบรรดาหนังสือทั้งหมดสามเล่มที่เธอเคยเขียนมา เล่มนี้ลงตัวที่สุดแล้วไม่ว่าจะเป็นฉากเซ็กส์หรือพล็อตเรื่อง
เรื่องของรอรี่ นักโจรกรรมพันหน้าผู้ที่ถูกตามล่าจากหลายหน่วยงาน แต่ก็ไม่มีใครเคยตามจับเธอได้สำเร็จ จนกระทั่งดาม่อนถูกส่งตัวมาตามหาเธอ เพราะหน่วยงานของเขา (ซึไอเอ) ต้องการให้เธอไปร่วมงานในการปราบผู้ก่อนการร้ายด้วย
เกมแมวจับหนูก็เริ่มขึ้น ในโลกที่พลังเหนือธรรมชาติเป็นเรื่องธรรมดา ดาม่อนเป็นอินคิวบัส หรือนักเดินทางในความฝัน เขาสามารถเข้าไปในความฝันของใครก็ได้ (ขอย้ำดาม่อนไม่ใช่ดรีมฮันเตอร์ของเจ๊เชอร์รี่) และถึงขนาดปลิดชีวิตของคนที่ฝันได้เหมือนเฟรดดี้ ครูเกอร์ และเขาก็ใช้ความสามารถอันนี้แหละในการล่อให้รอรี่หลงเข้ามาในกับดับ
แต่รอรี่ก็ไม่ใช่โจรกระจอก เธอเป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มคนที่สามารถเปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองให้เป็นใครก็ได้ หรือ Shapeshifter เธอเปลี่ยนสีตา สีผม รูปร่าง ราวกับมันเป็นเสื้อผ้า
ท้ายที่สุดคนสองคนที่ทันกันอย่างมากก็เผชิญหน้ากัน รอรี่ตัดสินใจยอมรับงานของซีไอเอในการเข้าไปขโมยระเบิดนิวเคลียร์มาจากผู้ ก่อการร้าย แลกกับเงินเจ็ดล้านเหรียญ และ...
ดาม่อนบนเตียงของเธอ
แม็กซ์บอกรึยังว่า แม็กซ์ชอบนางเอกที่ถือไพ่เหนือพระเอก คนที่หวังจะอ่านเจอฉากเซ็กส์แบบ BDSM บอกไว้ก่อนค่ะว่าไม่มีหรอกนะคะ ข้อเรียกร้องของรอรี่เป็นแค่การแสดงลักษณะนิสัยของเธอเท่านั้นเอง ที่เป็นคนที่อยากได้อะไรก็ต้องได้ สมกับการที่เธอมีอาชีพเป็นขโมย
ไม่บอกว่าเล่มนี้จะมีฉากแอ็คชั่นที่มันส์หยดหรอกนะคะ นึกเอาไว้ว่ามันเป็นอีโรติค โรแมนซ์ ฉากแบบไหนที่มีเยอะก็น่าจะพอนึกออกกัน แต่เล่มนี้เป็นอะไรที่มากกว่าเซ็กส์นะคะ แม็กซ์ชอบการที่เขาแสดงให้เห็นถึงด้านมืดของการเป็นสายลับ ของการออกปฏิบัติงานที่บางครั้งเพื่อเป้าหมายใหญ่ คุณต้องยอมให้คนส่วนน้อยตายลงต่อหน้า
คะแนนที่ 80
และแม็กซ์มีความยินดีที่จะบอกว่า Dreamwalker คือเล่มที่ดีที่สุดในบรรดาหนังสือทั้งหมดสามเล่มที่เธอเคยเขียนมา เล่มนี้ลงตัวที่สุดแล้วไม่ว่าจะเป็นฉากเซ็กส์หรือพล็อตเรื่อง
เรื่องของรอรี่ นักโจรกรรมพันหน้าผู้ที่ถูกตามล่าจากหลายหน่วยงาน แต่ก็ไม่มีใครเคยตามจับเธอได้สำเร็จ จนกระทั่งดาม่อนถูกส่งตัวมาตามหาเธอ เพราะหน่วยงานของเขา (ซึไอเอ) ต้องการให้เธอไปร่วมงานในการปราบผู้ก่อนการร้ายด้วย
เกมแมวจับหนูก็เริ่มขึ้น ในโลกที่พลังเหนือธรรมชาติเป็นเรื่องธรรมดา ดาม่อนเป็นอินคิวบัส หรือนักเดินทางในความฝัน เขาสามารถเข้าไปในความฝันของใครก็ได้ (ขอย้ำดาม่อนไม่ใช่ดรีมฮันเตอร์ของเจ๊เชอร์รี่) และถึงขนาดปลิดชีวิตของคนที่ฝันได้เหมือนเฟรดดี้ ครูเกอร์ และเขาก็ใช้ความสามารถอันนี้แหละในการล่อให้รอรี่หลงเข้ามาในกับดับ
แต่รอรี่ก็ไม่ใช่โจรกระจอก เธอเป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มคนที่สามารถเปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเองให้เป็นใครก็ได้ หรือ Shapeshifter เธอเปลี่ยนสีตา สีผม รูปร่าง ราวกับมันเป็นเสื้อผ้า
ท้ายที่สุดคนสองคนที่ทันกันอย่างมากก็เผชิญหน้ากัน รอรี่ตัดสินใจยอมรับงานของซีไอเอในการเข้าไปขโมยระเบิดนิวเคลียร์มาจากผู้ ก่อการร้าย แลกกับเงินเจ็ดล้านเหรียญ และ...
ดาม่อนบนเตียงของเธอ
แม็กซ์บอกรึยังว่า แม็กซ์ชอบนางเอกที่ถือไพ่เหนือพระเอก คนที่หวังจะอ่านเจอฉากเซ็กส์แบบ BDSM บอกไว้ก่อนค่ะว่าไม่มีหรอกนะคะ ข้อเรียกร้องของรอรี่เป็นแค่การแสดงลักษณะนิสัยของเธอเท่านั้นเอง ที่เป็นคนที่อยากได้อะไรก็ต้องได้ สมกับการที่เธอมีอาชีพเป็นขโมย
ไม่บอกว่าเล่มนี้จะมีฉากแอ็คชั่นที่มันส์หยดหรอกนะคะ นึกเอาไว้ว่ามันเป็นอีโรติค โรแมนซ์ ฉากแบบไหนที่มีเยอะก็น่าจะพอนึกออกกัน แต่เล่มนี้เป็นอะไรที่มากกว่าเซ็กส์นะคะ แม็กซ์ชอบการที่เขาแสดงให้เห็นถึงด้านมืดของการเป็นสายลับ ของการออกปฏิบัติงานที่บางครั้งเพื่อเป้าหมายใหญ่ คุณต้องยอมให้คนส่วนน้อยตายลงต่อหน้า
คะแนนที่ 80
June 10, 2017
Dreamwalker
3 Stars
Synopsis:
Damon Venizelos is an incubus or dreamwalker, who works as an assassin for the US government and kills people in their sleep. His latest mission is to recruit master thief and shapeshifter, Rory diScipio, for the most dangerous job of her life – stealing a nuclear weapon from terrorists. As the two work closely together, they risk not only their lives but their hearts as well.
Review:
The premise is extremely appealing; unfortunately, the execution is weak and disappointing. The dream sequences ultimately distract from the plot and characterization, and the book would have been better as a traditional espionage romance without the added paranormal elements.
The terrorist plot is alright even though certain events within the reconnaissance storyline (such as the abuse toward prostitutes and the marks Damon kills) have an artificial feel to them and do not contribute to the overall story.
The romance is contrived and the sex scenes repetitive. They add very little to the relationship between the hero/heroine, which remains superficial and underdeveloped. In terms of characterization, Damon and Rory’s backgrounds and motivations are hinted at but never fully materialize, which makes it difficult for the reader to become immersed in their story. Their connection is based almost solely on sex and is neither intense nor emotional.
This is a first time author for me and I may read another of her books if I stumble across it but I won’t be seeking them out.
3 Stars
Synopsis:
Damon Venizelos is an incubus or dreamwalker, who works as an assassin for the US government and kills people in their sleep. His latest mission is to recruit master thief and shapeshifter, Rory diScipio, for the most dangerous job of her life – stealing a nuclear weapon from terrorists. As the two work closely together, they risk not only their lives but their hearts as well.
Review:
The premise is extremely appealing; unfortunately, the execution is weak and disappointing. The dream sequences ultimately distract from the plot and characterization, and the book would have been better as a traditional espionage romance without the added paranormal elements.
The terrorist plot is alright even though certain events within the reconnaissance storyline (such as the abuse toward prostitutes and the marks Damon kills) have an artificial feel to them and do not contribute to the overall story.
The romance is contrived and the sex scenes repetitive. They add very little to the relationship between the hero/heroine, which remains superficial and underdeveloped. In terms of characterization, Damon and Rory’s backgrounds and motivations are hinted at but never fully materialize, which makes it difficult for the reader to become immersed in their story. Their connection is based almost solely on sex and is neither intense nor emotional.
This is a first time author for me and I may read another of her books if I stumble across it but I won’t be seeking them out.
September 21, 2009
This one got better as it went...but frankly it didn't have anywhere to go but up. The opening scene where she measures his crotch with her hands?!? Really? Don't most people just shake hands and call it a day? And if they are both "supernatural" (and I use the term loosely), then why didn't either one of them recognize that the other is different? I guess a lot of this book just didn't work for me - or was too easy. I'm kinda sorry I read it, to be honest. At least, I had only checked it out from the library and didn't actually hand over hard earned money for it. That's my happy thought.
January 21, 2014
I liked the two main characters, the female was brave and strong willed with a touch of femininity. Aurora was a great character to read from and follow. Damon was sweet when you expected him to be harsh, it was a nice change of pace from these types of novels and their ideal "hero". The only thing that kept me from loving this book was her loose end of a family as well as the author losing me a few times with some of her banter between the characters, I felt like I was missing a page. All in all its a readable book but not something ill be thinking on days but it was enjoyable while I was in the midst.
January 20, 2010
This was my first Kathleen Dante book and it won't be my last. She writes a taut moving story with well flushed characters and fast pacing. Rory is intriguing. Her ability to shapeshift is amazing and beautifully described. Damon is strong mental and physically. His motivations are well defined and he is the perfect (while still being flawed) hero. Their crazy ride to steal a portable nuke is a rollercoaster ride of events and passion. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to picking up more from this author.
April 23, 2012
This book isn't your ordinary paranormal erotica and I didn't expect this book to be good.
Damon, which is my favorite of this book is one hot fella. Great body, long black hair, mysterious and totally hot! Is a trained assassinate who uses dreams to kill. Seriously, a man who who can seduce you in your sleep, I think I don't want to wake up anymore.
This book is intriguing, full of action and romance. A must read.
Damon, which is my favorite of this book is one hot fella. Great body, long black hair, mysterious and totally hot! Is a trained assassinate who uses dreams to kill. Seriously, a man who who can seduce you in your sleep, I think I don't want to wake up anymore.
This book is intriguing, full of action and romance. A must read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2012
The story is OK but the sex is HOT and frequent. If that's what you're looking for then it's all good. OK, you'll need a "friend" of one kind or another to help you through this book. For the best idea of what this book is about check out this video synopsis of it
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January 7, 2014
Except for the overuse of some words such as 'rapture' and 'adonis' which are super cheesy, this was actually well written! A healthy mix of mature content and a good paced action adventure with a great plot. Although the characters weren't super developed it was enough to keep me invested in their connection. It was definitely a fun read!
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May 27, 2015I am reading the book and so far I'm not seeing the usual type of paranormal attached to "Paranormal Romance".
It is really just 2 people with extraordinary gifts(that's what I interpret it as in this book) solving human problems, doing human things and having great sex.
I have no problem with books veering off the normal route but this one is not for me.
It is really just 2 people with extraordinary gifts(that's what I interpret it as in this book) solving human problems, doing human things and having great sex.
I have no problem with books veering off the normal route but this one is not for me.
May 10, 2012
Main characters are a covert operative, Damon, who is a succubus, and a lamia/shape shifter master thief, Rory. They get paired on a job to recover a suitcase nuke and, of course, fall in love. Fun read but nothing special.
May 27, 2015
Lamia (thief) and sucubus/dreamwalker (FBI) working together to recapture a nuclear warhead from PKA (Albania) terrorist. Held in Kosovo.
Very interesting read.
Very interesting read.
July 18, 2010
This book had all the elements I like to read... romance, mystery, erotica, and the paranormal. It was a pleasant surprise! I will definitely be looking out for Kathleen Dante's other books.
July 11, 2011
It wasn't a bad book for what it was. Summer reading, didn't have to think too hard.
June 18, 2010
A book with sex scene after sex scene. I wish there had been a bit more development with the thievery plot but oh well. Overall a good book.
November 12, 2010
good idea but not really develped much...too much a romance novel
April 13, 2016
I enjoyed this book it was a good story...
August 2, 2011
pretty good. I felt like there was too many sex scenes to understand the subplot that was really going on/ it was good, but it could have been better.
April 22, 2013
Great action scenes and they were well written. The romance aspect was pretty intense too.
May 14, 2015
I wish this book had another story of the pair planned!
Looking forward to exploring the author's other books.
Looking forward to exploring the author's other books.
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