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Holding Haley
A heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and second chances Haley has waited her whole life for Wes. They were secret sweethearts all throughout school until he shocks her by joining the military right after graduation. Heartbroken, Haley must wait until the day he comes home. But it’s been five long years, and she has finally decided to move on with her life. That is, until he walks back into town, sexier than ever. Wes has had one thing on his mind since leaving town—getting back to Haley. His experiences overseas have made him realize what he almost let slip through his fingers. All he wants now is to prove to her that waiting for him was the right choice.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 27, 2014
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Jill Sanders
205 books2,098 followersJill Sanders is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Sweet Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Western Romance, and Paranormal Romance novels. With 100 books in eleven series, translations into several different languages, and audiobooks there’s plenty to choose from. Look for Jill’s bestselling stories wherever romance books are sold or visit her at jillsanders.com
Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?
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Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?
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February 4, 2015
★★★★★Holding Haley by Jill Sander (West Series book 3)
I was given this Beta in exchange for my honest opinion.
I loved Haley and Wes' book. I think it's my fav of the series.
This is
HOT!!!
Reading Order
Loving Lauren (West Series #1)
Taming Alex (West Series #2)
Holding Haley (West Series #3)
Missy's Moments (West Series #4)
Breaking Travis (West Series #5)
Roping Ryan (West Series #6)
Wild Bride (West Series #7)
I was given this Beta in exchange for my honest opinion.
I loved Haley and Wes' book. I think it's my fav of the series.
This is
HOT!!!
Reading Order
Loving Lauren (West Series #1)
Taming Alex (West Series #2)
Holding Haley (West Series #3)
Missy's Moments (West Series #4)
Breaking Travis (West Series #5)
Roping Ryan (West Series #6)
Wild Bride (West Series #7)
January 15, 2020
Soter Sara - per RFS
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“Il vecchio tavolo in legno era lo stesso e Wes si mise a sedere proprio nel punto in cui aveva inciso le iniziali sue e di Haley. Giocherellò con le punte delle dita, passandole sulle lettere, poi sollevò lo sguardo e vide che Haley lo stava guardando. Sorrise e decise di pensare a una strategia vincente. Dopotutto, l’amore era la battaglia più importante che avesse mai combattuto, ed era determinato a vincere.”
Se Lauren è la sorella maggiore, responsabile e matura, e Alex la sorella di mezzo, scapestrata e ribelle, la piccola di casa, Haley, è quella più dolce e, in un certo senso, quella che “spicca” di meno. Tra le tre è l’unica a non avere ricordi dell’amata madre, morta per salvarla.
Proprio come per le sue sorelle, nel difficile momento in cui anche il padre muore lasciandole sole, si fa avanti nella sua vita il ragazzo che ne conquisterà il cuore per sempre.
È così che si apre il terzo (ma non ultimo) libro della serie West, con un dolce flashback di quel giorno e lo struggente abbraccio consolatorio tra una giovane e disperata Haley e un altrettanto giovane e intraprendente Wes. Le similitudini con i due volumi precedenti non si fermano qui, anzi, più la storia avanza e più ho notato una certa ripetitività (seppur sempre con un’ottima narrazione) e di riflesso una “mancanza” di qualche elemento rinfrescante che non mi sarebbe dispiaciuto. Eppure la storia scorre velocemente e piacevolmente, e se nel primo capitolo assistiamo in un certo senso all’inizio della storia d’amore tra Wes e Haley, subito dopo, come uno schiaffo che riporta improvvisamente alla realtà, ci viene raccontata la sera del diploma, la scoperta dell’arruolamento di Wes, e la fine di quella storia che sembrava indistruttibile e che si conclude tra lacrime, recriminazioni e nessun addio.
Un silenzio interrotto solo dal fruscio di un biglietto infilato sotto la porta dell’amata ma mai aperto (e intendo proprio mai, al lettore non è dato sapere!).
Dopo ben 6 anni di lontananza e di assoluto silenzio, Wes torna in città determinato a regalare alla sua amata e mai dimenticata Haley il lieto fine e il futuro che lui stesso le ha negato anni prima. Wes è il classico bravo ragazzo amato da tutti, l’eroe di guerra che eroe non vuole essere, pieno di cicatrici non solo nel corpo ma soprattutto nell’anima, segnato dai ricordi delle bombe e degli spari, degli sguardi senza vita dei suoi amici ma anche dei suoi nemici. È partito che era un ragazzo spensierato, ed è tornato come un uomo determinato anche se, diciamolo, non è che Haley si farà poi pregare più di tanto (ed è la stessa famiglia di lei a fare il tifo per lui, in maniera anche piuttosto attiva!). Non ho trovato molto convincente la spiegazione del suo lungo silenzio, ho compreso in parte le sue motivazioni ma al posto di Haley avrei preteso qualcosa in più. Haley è una protagonista simpatica, tenace e dolce, forse non molto determinata nel suo tenere sulla corda Wes, sebbene giustamente anche lei abbia i suoi bei dubbi, soprattutto perché Wes insiste nel nasconderle, non si sa bene perché, cose anche importanti!
Le recenti esperienze amorose delle sorelle le hanno, tuttavia, ben presto insegnato che l’orgoglio e l’incertezza spesso sono solo ostacoli al “Vero Amore “e alla fine sarà lei a fare il passo decisivo, proprio come sempre lei per tanti anni è rimasta fedele, cuore, corpo e anima, all’unico uomo che abbia mai amato… e a noi romantiche piace così! Piccola nota stonata, l’esagerata quantità di disgrazie che i due protagonisti affrontano negli ultimi capitoli (da calamità naturali a sparatorie e chi più ne ha più ne metta): è davvero grottesca, sarebbe stato meglio spargerle magari qua e là nel corso della narrazione o eliminare qualcosina per rendere il tutto più credibile e creare davvero quella certa tensione e sorpresa nel lettore! Consiglio comunque questa lettura, con l’accortezza di far passare parecchio tempo tra i vari volumi della serie, per apprezzarla di più!
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“Il vecchio tavolo in legno era lo stesso e Wes si mise a sedere proprio nel punto in cui aveva inciso le iniziali sue e di Haley. Giocherellò con le punte delle dita, passandole sulle lettere, poi sollevò lo sguardo e vide che Haley lo stava guardando. Sorrise e decise di pensare a una strategia vincente. Dopotutto, l’amore era la battaglia più importante che avesse mai combattuto, ed era determinato a vincere.”
Se Lauren è la sorella maggiore, responsabile e matura, e Alex la sorella di mezzo, scapestrata e ribelle, la piccola di casa, Haley, è quella più dolce e, in un certo senso, quella che “spicca” di meno. Tra le tre è l’unica a non avere ricordi dell’amata madre, morta per salvarla.
Proprio come per le sue sorelle, nel difficile momento in cui anche il padre muore lasciandole sole, si fa avanti nella sua vita il ragazzo che ne conquisterà il cuore per sempre.
È così che si apre il terzo (ma non ultimo) libro della serie West, con un dolce flashback di quel giorno e lo struggente abbraccio consolatorio tra una giovane e disperata Haley e un altrettanto giovane e intraprendente Wes. Le similitudini con i due volumi precedenti non si fermano qui, anzi, più la storia avanza e più ho notato una certa ripetitività (seppur sempre con un’ottima narrazione) e di riflesso una “mancanza” di qualche elemento rinfrescante che non mi sarebbe dispiaciuto. Eppure la storia scorre velocemente e piacevolmente, e se nel primo capitolo assistiamo in un certo senso all’inizio della storia d’amore tra Wes e Haley, subito dopo, come uno schiaffo che riporta improvvisamente alla realtà, ci viene raccontata la sera del diploma, la scoperta dell’arruolamento di Wes, e la fine di quella storia che sembrava indistruttibile e che si conclude tra lacrime, recriminazioni e nessun addio.
Un silenzio interrotto solo dal fruscio di un biglietto infilato sotto la porta dell’amata ma mai aperto (e intendo proprio mai, al lettore non è dato sapere!).
Dopo ben 6 anni di lontananza e di assoluto silenzio, Wes torna in città determinato a regalare alla sua amata e mai dimenticata Haley il lieto fine e il futuro che lui stesso le ha negato anni prima. Wes è il classico bravo ragazzo amato da tutti, l’eroe di guerra che eroe non vuole essere, pieno di cicatrici non solo nel corpo ma soprattutto nell’anima, segnato dai ricordi delle bombe e degli spari, degli sguardi senza vita dei suoi amici ma anche dei suoi nemici. È partito che era un ragazzo spensierato, ed è tornato come un uomo determinato anche se, diciamolo, non è che Haley si farà poi pregare più di tanto (ed è la stessa famiglia di lei a fare il tifo per lui, in maniera anche piuttosto attiva!). Non ho trovato molto convincente la spiegazione del suo lungo silenzio, ho compreso in parte le sue motivazioni ma al posto di Haley avrei preteso qualcosa in più. Haley è una protagonista simpatica, tenace e dolce, forse non molto determinata nel suo tenere sulla corda Wes, sebbene giustamente anche lei abbia i suoi bei dubbi, soprattutto perché Wes insiste nel nasconderle, non si sa bene perché, cose anche importanti!
Le recenti esperienze amorose delle sorelle le hanno, tuttavia, ben presto insegnato che l’orgoglio e l’incertezza spesso sono solo ostacoli al “Vero Amore “e alla fine sarà lei a fare il passo decisivo, proprio come sempre lei per tanti anni è rimasta fedele, cuore, corpo e anima, all’unico uomo che abbia mai amato… e a noi romantiche piace così! Piccola nota stonata, l’esagerata quantità di disgrazie che i due protagonisti affrontano negli ultimi capitoli (da calamità naturali a sparatorie e chi più ne ha più ne metta): è davvero grottesca, sarebbe stato meglio spargerle magari qua e là nel corso della narrazione o eliminare qualcosina per rendere il tutto più credibile e creare davvero quella certa tensione e sorpresa nel lettore! Consiglio comunque questa lettura, con l’accortezza di far passare parecchio tempo tra i vari volumi della serie, per apprezzarla di più!
May 5, 2020
Haley & Wes have a special place in my heart. I love how their story began when they were in second grade. And how it grew with each year, even when they had to start over again. This story had so much love, pain, laughs and so much more. 💜
July 23, 2016
Haley West has only ever loved one guy and after breaking her young heart when he left to join the military, she struggled to put the pieces back together and carry on.
Wes Tanner’s heart belonged to Haley- it always had but now he was back from war, he faced his greatest battle- one he couldn’t afford to lose – because the prize was the only one that mattered and the fight was to win his girl back.
Young love had been kind to both Haley and Wes, they were devoted to each other throughout high school but when Haley discovered at the Prom that the love of her life had enlisted and neglected to let her know of his plans, she was devastated. How could he leave her – walk away and not have told her what he was up to?
The years may have passed and life has worn them both well but sometimes a broken heart is just not meant to heal. When Wes returns, the feelings are back for them both but is it too late?
Tortured by the events that he has suffered whilst on tour with the military, only one thing will sooth his tortured soul and that is the prospect of his happy ever after with Haley but plagued by doubts, Haley knows that she can love Wes again – hell, she never really stopped but can she trust him not to break her heart?
The end result was never in doubt for this pair, it was pretty well destined from the first page
I loved the path Haley and Wes took us on, their journey while not exactly angst filled – was not straight forward. They both had to learn to trust and move forward, recriminations aside – the love they had shared as youngsters stood them in good stead for a their life together.
Haley’s sisters and their families are present again in this book and it was good to catch up with them.
Wes Tanner’s heart belonged to Haley- it always had but now he was back from war, he faced his greatest battle- one he couldn’t afford to lose – because the prize was the only one that mattered and the fight was to win his girl back.
Young love had been kind to both Haley and Wes, they were devoted to each other throughout high school but when Haley discovered at the Prom that the love of her life had enlisted and neglected to let her know of his plans, she was devastated. How could he leave her – walk away and not have told her what he was up to?
The years may have passed and life has worn them both well but sometimes a broken heart is just not meant to heal. When Wes returns, the feelings are back for them both but is it too late?
Tortured by the events that he has suffered whilst on tour with the military, only one thing will sooth his tortured soul and that is the prospect of his happy ever after with Haley but plagued by doubts, Haley knows that she can love Wes again – hell, she never really stopped but can she trust him not to break her heart?
The end result was never in doubt for this pair, it was pretty well destined from the first page
I loved the path Haley and Wes took us on, their journey while not exactly angst filled – was not straight forward. They both had to learn to trust and move forward, recriminations aside – the love they had shared as youngsters stood them in good stead for a their life together.
Haley’s sisters and their families are present again in this book and it was good to catch up with them.
July 8, 2014
Haley has only ever loved one boy. She and Wes had been an item since they were very young and while in high school, they were devoted to each other and she just knew that they would get married and live happily ever after. Wes must have felt the same way as she did though otherwise he wouldn’t have enlisted without telling her, right? He broke her heart and as she struggled to put it back together. Six years and she never heard from him but now he’s back and she isn’t sure if she can trust him not to break it all over again.
Wes Tanner had only ever loved one girl but after a scare that caused him to rethink their relationship, he made a drastic decision. One that cost him the only girl that he had ever loved. Now that he’s back, he didn’t even have to see her to know that he was still in love with Haley. She’s all that he’s thought about. Can he convince her that he made the right decision so that she will take him back? He’s determined to not take no as answer.
Haley West is the youngest sister and it was her story that I had wanted to read the most. She had always intrigued me because she always seemed to have a secret side. She had always been funny and poked fun at her sisters when she caught them doing something with their boys. I liked the book and even though it didn’t live up to my expectations, I couldn’t help but to give it 4 stars because the series in a whole was amazing and you get to see what’s happened with Alex and Lauren.
Wes Tanner had only ever loved one girl but after a scare that caused him to rethink their relationship, he made a drastic decision. One that cost him the only girl that he had ever loved. Now that he’s back, he didn’t even have to see her to know that he was still in love with Haley. She’s all that he’s thought about. Can he convince her that he made the right decision so that she will take him back? He’s determined to not take no as answer.
Haley West is the youngest sister and it was her story that I had wanted to read the most. She had always intrigued me because she always seemed to have a secret side. She had always been funny and poked fun at her sisters when she caught them doing something with their boys. I liked the book and even though it didn’t live up to my expectations, I couldn’t help but to give it 4 stars because the series in a whole was amazing and you get to see what’s happened with Alex and Lauren.
August 22, 2015
New Beginnings!!!
Haley West and Wesley Tanner had a beautiful friendship and romance growing up.....The former always thought that she and the latter would get married but when Wes enlisted in the army after their graduation... Things have never been the same between them again.
Haley locked her heart away the day Wes left for the army, it took her years to finally go out with someone other than Wes and she started seeing Tom Blake. Wes came back to Fairplay with one mission in mind to win Haley back no matter what.
Wes had some nightmares regarding the tragedy that befell him and his army brothers, Haley was able to help through them....no matter how much Haley loved Wes she just couldn't put herself in that position again of getting hurt by him which is understandable. It took some time and lot of work for Haley was able to trust Wes again.
At the end of the day, Wes and Haley was able to start something new and stronger than what they had in the past.
P.S Loved how Haley was able to get over her fear of storms in order to get herself and her nephew Ricky to safety.
Haley West and Wesley Tanner had a beautiful friendship and romance growing up.....The former always thought that she and the latter would get married but when Wes enlisted in the army after their graduation... Things have never been the same between them again.
Haley locked her heart away the day Wes left for the army, it took her years to finally go out with someone other than Wes and she started seeing Tom Blake. Wes came back to Fairplay with one mission in mind to win Haley back no matter what.
Wes had some nightmares regarding the tragedy that befell him and his army brothers, Haley was able to help through them....no matter how much Haley loved Wes she just couldn't put herself in that position again of getting hurt by him which is understandable. It took some time and lot of work for Haley was able to trust Wes again.
At the end of the day, Wes and Haley was able to start something new and stronger than what they had in the past.
P.S Loved how Haley was able to get over her fear of storms in order to get herself and her nephew Ricky to safety.
July 10, 2014
When Haley has something in her mind not even Wes can stop his woman, "then his hands were over her, roaming over her skin as she yanked his shirt open, sending his buttons flying in all different directions. "Haley, my god," he gasped, trying to slow her down. But she needed speed. She needed him now." Wes is the type of guy that doesn't like to be far away or just plain away from his woman, "but tomorrow, you're coming home with me for good." He smiled. "I don't want more than one night without you by my side." I enjoyed reading this book, thank goodness all the books in the series are about different characters and are stand alones because I haven't read the other two in the series yet.
December 17, 2015
I liked the other 2 books in this series but this one I didn't care too much about. Why is it that in most romance novels the man walks away and eaves for years then comes back and expects everything to be the same. Why is it that these women just wait around for years for these guys and not be in any realationships while he's out doing whatever with who knows who. I'd like to read a romance novel with a stronger female character instead of some woman who would wait her whole life for some man to get his crap straight.
December 17, 2015
Haley has loved Wez since forever, then out if nowhere he joins the military and leaves her alone.
She's broken hearted and it takes her a long time to pull herself together...
Then just as she moves on, in walks Wez.
Wez has regretted leaving the love of his life, since the day he left and has on goal.. To get her back where she belongs..
Right by his side.. But it won't be easy, he knows it's going to take everything he has and even then, he's not sure he's going to succeed..
My heart broke for Haley, Jill pulls at your heartstrings in this book..
She's broken hearted and it takes her a long time to pull herself together...
Then just as she moves on, in walks Wez.
Wez has regretted leaving the love of his life, since the day he left and has on goal.. To get her back where she belongs..
Right by his side.. But it won't be easy, he knows it's going to take everything he has and even then, he's not sure he's going to succeed..
My heart broke for Haley, Jill pulls at your heartstrings in this book..
February 9, 2016
Great romance!!! loved it!! was great to finally finish all the personal stories of the west sisters!! I can't wait to see what the other books in the west series have to offer!! but these first three defiantly set the bar high! there were some guilty pleasure parts, and some parts could of done with out. but a great romance. I rally liked how jill sanders used the war in Afghanistan in this book! I have a little bit of a thing for men in uniform. but I liked how she did show the repercussions that can happen to the men that fight for our country! overall a great romance book!
June 30, 2014
This was the first book I have read by Mrs. Sanders and I am hooked. Even though this was book 3 in a series I was able to read as a stand alone which I liked. When trust is broken can it ever be repaired? Wes broke Haley's heart years before and now he returns to win her back. Can Haley forgive Wes and give him a second chance or will circumstances beyond their control keep them apart forever?
July 8, 2014
Another great story in the West Series --- Haley's first and only love was Wes. At age 17 after a pregnancy scare Wes left for the Army and never kept in touch. Only Haley found out the day before he was leaving. Fast forward to 6 years later and Wes returns home injured but ready to get Haley back becasue he realized what he had and lost. Great story about how growing up makes alot of difference and how first love can impact a life.
December 27, 2015
Haley and Wes loved each other since 2nd grade. However, after high school, Wes joined the military and left Haley with many unanswered questions. Upon Wes' return from the service, he wants to pick up where they left off and Haley is very hesitant. It's a very sweet, romantic read. I love how the series continues on with the sister's lives as well. The story covers many emotions and obstacles - but luckily, love conquers all! Received from author in return for honest review.
October 30, 2014
Good read
This book has less drama than the first two and no mystery, just one big tornado and lots of emotional concerns. The hero is sexy and a hunk back home from war. The heroine is trying finally trying to break out and forget after 6 years. Then they collide and the game is on. Recommend.
This book has less drama than the first two and no mystery, just one big tornado and lots of emotional concerns. The hero is sexy and a hunk back home from war. The heroine is trying finally trying to break out and forget after 6 years. Then they collide and the game is on. Recommend.
November 8, 2014
Jill Sanders is incredible with her character descriptions as well as their wonderfully unique personalities which makes it so easy to fall in love with them...a true artist of her craft!
As with Loving Lauren and Taming Alex you will love her the story-line in Holding Haley it is sweet, beautiful, dramatic, exciting and sexy!! Well done Jill Sanders you are a true gem!!!
As with Loving Lauren and Taming Alex you will love her the story-line in Holding Haley it is sweet, beautiful, dramatic, exciting and sexy!! Well done Jill Sanders you are a true gem!!!
March 11, 2015
Another great read, but this one lacked a little. Coming back from the war sometimes have traumatic effects on people. I expected a little more drama from Wes, the way you described his nighmare, the things that happened to him. I expected more from that. Not just a few nightmares and throwing a cane and not wanting to take meds. Other than that the story was great.
September 13, 2015
Love...Love...Love the West series by Jill Sanders. Holding Hadley is a stand alone book with an awesome storyline that had me hooked from page one. The characters were well developed with perfect chemistry. Love the high school sweethearts finding love again spin for this book. Looking forward to more books in this series and more by Jill!!
February 20, 2016
This is book 3 in the series and follows the last sister, Hayley, and Wes her best friend since second grade.
This story looked at the issue of trust in a relationship. The dynamics in this story are different than the first two books in the series.
Parts of this story made me tear up, giggle and question. I love how these stories and this town are playing out. Jill is a genius.
This story looked at the issue of trust in a relationship. The dynamics in this story are different than the first two books in the series.
Parts of this story made me tear up, giggle and question. I love how these stories and this town are playing out. Jill is a genius.
May 5, 2020
Oh I love the West sisters! I love that in each book that I've read I also got to see what was going with the other two girls! Haley's story was no different. I love reading the love she has for her sisters and of course her animals. Also love seeing her with her high school sweetheart. Haley and Wes's story was so beautiful. I loved it!
June 24, 2014
Finally we get to read Haley and Wes' s story. Heartbroken when Wes left to join the Army, now he has reappeared 6 years latter. You just have to read the book to find out if Haley can heal and forgive.
September 9, 2014
Another great story with the sisters trying hard to survive! The boggest problem I had was not even with the book but with Barnes and Nobel be carefuk the book was only 5 pages and they said it should only take 2 to 5 days to fix and has never happened!!! Amazons was just fine!!!
June 24, 2014
I loved this book! I could not put it down. I enjoyed every page, start to finish. Definitely worth the read.
July 2, 2014
after reading this series.. Jill Sanders definitely gained a fan.. i really loved how she writes her book. i will definitely go buy her other books.
September 20, 2014
Incredibly sweet. Great read!
October 29, 2014
Loved this book❤️
November 4, 2014
This is a sweet, quick read. Loved getting Haleys story, and I must say Wes is super sweet & sexy!! Loving this series the more I read xx
February 9, 2015
This is a super sweet with a touch of steamy, cowboy series. There was a little suspense and drama and a lot of romance. This is the third book of the series a must read.
February 11, 2015
short but so sweet!! :)
May 2, 2020
La storia è carina, con un po' più di attenzione per l'edizione italiana avrebbe avuto un voto maggiore
October 13, 2015
Excellent!
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