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Sweet Score
She serves up ice cream. He serves up goals. Together, they might just score something sweeter...
Maggie knows three things for she makes the best rocky road in Nashville, she's undefeated at trivia night, and falling for the charming hockey player who visits her shop is definitely not on her agenda. But Aiden Mitchell, star forward for the Nashville Predators, keeps finding excuses to stop by for "just one more scoop" and their playful banter over obscure facts is becoming the best part of her day.
When a late-night encounter outside the shop forces Aiden to step in as her protector, Maggie starts to realize that there’s more to this wounded hockey hero than his stats suggest. But Maggie's time in Nashville has an expiration date. Starting something with a man whose life is firmly rooted in Nashville, especially one whose smile makes her forget all the reasons she shouldn't stay, feels like a recipe for heartbreak.
Aiden is determined to prove that some things are worth fighting for, even if it means laying his heart on the line. After all, the best plays are the ones you never see coming.
SWEET SCORE is a hockey romance featuring themes such as protective hero, he falls first, instalove, wounded hero, and sassy heroine. This closed-door romance proves that sometimes the sweetest victories happen off the ice.
Maggie knows three things for she makes the best rocky road in Nashville, she's undefeated at trivia night, and falling for the charming hockey player who visits her shop is definitely not on her agenda. But Aiden Mitchell, star forward for the Nashville Predators, keeps finding excuses to stop by for "just one more scoop" and their playful banter over obscure facts is becoming the best part of her day.
When a late-night encounter outside the shop forces Aiden to step in as her protector, Maggie starts to realize that there’s more to this wounded hockey hero than his stats suggest. But Maggie's time in Nashville has an expiration date. Starting something with a man whose life is firmly rooted in Nashville, especially one whose smile makes her forget all the reasons she shouldn't stay, feels like a recipe for heartbreak.
Aiden is determined to prove that some things are worth fighting for, even if it means laying his heart on the line. After all, the best plays are the ones you never see coming.
SWEET SCORE is a hockey romance featuring themes such as protective hero, he falls first, instalove, wounded hero, and sassy heroine. This closed-door romance proves that sometimes the sweetest victories happen off the ice.
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Published February 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025
Sweet Score by Lily Love is an adorable closed door romance between Maggie and Aiden.
Maggie manages the Sweet Scoops ice cream shop, with dreams of owning the main store, in her home town one day. Aiden is a professional hockey player who was traded from his last hockey team after a possible career ending injury. When Aiden arrives in town for his new team, Sweet Score by Lily Love is an adorable closed door romance between Maggie and Aiden.
Maggie manages the Sweet Scoops ice cream shop, with dreams of owning the main store, in her home town one day. Aiden is a professional hockey player who was traded from his last hockey team after a possible career ending injury. When Aiden arrives in town for his new team, more than the ice cream heats up. Sparks fly instantly between Maggie and Aiden, theres just one problem, he has to keep his head in the game and she doesn't date hockey players.
Overall I really liked this book, I just found the I love you's were rushed.
more than the ice cream heats up. Sparks fly instantly between Maggie and Aiden, theres just one problem, he has to keep his head in the game and she doesn't date hockey players.
Overall I really liked this book, I just found the I love you's were rushed.
l
Maggie manages the Sweet Scoops ice cream shop, with dreams of owning the main store, in her home town one day. Aiden is a professional hockey player who was traded from his last hockey team after a possible career ending injury. When Aiden arrives in town for his new team, Sweet Score by Lily Love is an adorable closed door romance between Maggie and Aiden.
Maggie manages the Sweet Scoops ice cream shop, with dreams of owning the main store, in her home town one day. Aiden is a professional hockey player who was traded from his last hockey team after a possible career ending injury. When Aiden arrives in town for his new team, more than the ice cream heats up. Sparks fly instantly between Maggie and Aiden, theres just one problem, he has to keep his head in the game and she doesn't date hockey players.
Overall I really liked this book, I just found the I love you's were rushed.
more than the ice cream heats up. Sparks fly instantly between Maggie and Aiden, theres just one problem, he has to keep his head in the game and she doesn't date hockey players.
Overall I really liked this book, I just found the I love you's were rushed.
l
July 14, 2025
Cute short-story
February 11, 2025
Maggie and Aiden’s Story . . .
Maggie is the manager at Sweet Scoops, an ice cream shop directly across from the stadium's main entrance, and her passion is trivia. But right now, she glares at the frozen yogurt shop across from her ice cream location. They have a "Hockey Night Special" sign promising half-price in honor of the Predator’s game, and are taking away her customers! Then a hockey player for the Nashville Predators, Aiden Mitchell, who just got traded here from Boston after an injury, walked over to the ice cream shop to get a double scoop of Rocky Road. The two of them teased each other, then more customers came in, drawn over by seeing a Predators player enjoying ice cream. He takes a photo with her permission to share with his fans when they ask about popular local spots. So she invites him back to try ALL of the flavors, strictly for “research” purposes. Her friend Sara was practically drooling over their flirting!
Aiden enjoys his visits to chat with Maggie, have some ice cream, and argue good-naturedly over trivia facts. He even protects her from harm when two guys, clearly drunk, bang on the window at midnight as she is closing up and want ice cream. Aiden directs them to a 23-hour convenience store or he will call his cop friends if they refuse to leave. Then he offers to walk her home. Normally security guys check in on her, but they were working at a concert that night.
Maggie and Aiden finally go on a date. But when Aiden heads to the ice cream shop and it’s closed, he starts to worry. Maggie isn’t answering the phone. Her father had a heart attack and she took off for her hometown, blaming herself for not calling her dad while she was on a date and not being there for him. So she refuses to call Aiden. Jake tracks down Sara to see what happened and joins Aiden, offering to drive to her apartment. When they find out she drove to the hospital, Jake gives Aiden his car keys and Coach gave permission to go to her despite upcoming practice. But Maggie has decided she isn’t willing to risk her heart for a guy. Can he change her mind? Or will she end up walking out of his life and rejecting his love for her?
Maggie is the manager at Sweet Scoops, an ice cream shop directly across from the stadium's main entrance, and her passion is trivia. But right now, she glares at the frozen yogurt shop across from her ice cream location. They have a "Hockey Night Special" sign promising half-price in honor of the Predator’s game, and are taking away her customers! Then a hockey player for the Nashville Predators, Aiden Mitchell, who just got traded here from Boston after an injury, walked over to the ice cream shop to get a double scoop of Rocky Road. The two of them teased each other, then more customers came in, drawn over by seeing a Predators player enjoying ice cream. He takes a photo with her permission to share with his fans when they ask about popular local spots. So she invites him back to try ALL of the flavors, strictly for “research” purposes. Her friend Sara was practically drooling over their flirting!
Aiden enjoys his visits to chat with Maggie, have some ice cream, and argue good-naturedly over trivia facts. He even protects her from harm when two guys, clearly drunk, bang on the window at midnight as she is closing up and want ice cream. Aiden directs them to a 23-hour convenience store or he will call his cop friends if they refuse to leave. Then he offers to walk her home. Normally security guys check in on her, but they were working at a concert that night.
Maggie and Aiden finally go on a date. But when Aiden heads to the ice cream shop and it’s closed, he starts to worry. Maggie isn’t answering the phone. Her father had a heart attack and she took off for her hometown, blaming herself for not calling her dad while she was on a date and not being there for him. So she refuses to call Aiden. Jake tracks down Sara to see what happened and joins Aiden, offering to drive to her apartment. When they find out she drove to the hospital, Jake gives Aiden his car keys and Coach gave permission to go to her despite upcoming practice. But Maggie has decided she isn’t willing to risk her heart for a guy. Can he change her mind? Or will she end up walking out of his life and rejecting his love for her?
February 4, 2025
When hockey player Aiden visits Maggie’s ice cream shop, they immediately hit it off. The banter and flirting made that I knew this book, Sweet Score by Lily Love, was going to be a good one. Now that I have read it, I can confirm that. I had a really hard time putting the book down. It is a short novel, but Lily Love made it a really sweet and swoony romance novel, complete with romance and some drama.
Aiden is a great guy, he is charming and is just what Maggie needs. He has been hurt, but being around Maggie, he completely forgets that. And I just loved Maggie: she is adorable and loves her ice cream. When reading this book, you just want to go for an ice cream. Their chemistry is great.
The writing style is flowing and I kept turning the pages, so I read it almost in one day. This was the first book by Lily Love that I read, and I loved it. I will definitely read more of her books.
If you want to read a swoony short romance novel, with two very likable characters who just belong together, with a great flowing writing style, with nice side characters such as Lily’s friends and Aiden’s teammates, with romance, some drama and with a good story-line, this is the book you want to read.
Aiden is a great guy, he is charming and is just what Maggie needs. He has been hurt, but being around Maggie, he completely forgets that. And I just loved Maggie: she is adorable and loves her ice cream. When reading this book, you just want to go for an ice cream. Their chemistry is great.
The writing style is flowing and I kept turning the pages, so I read it almost in one day. This was the first book by Lily Love that I read, and I loved it. I will definitely read more of her books.
If you want to read a swoony short romance novel, with two very likable characters who just belong together, with a great flowing writing style, with nice side characters such as Lily’s friends and Aiden’s teammates, with romance, some drama and with a good story-line, this is the book you want to read.
February 19, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️
A sweet, short read, Lily Love has provided a perfect book to escape real life. Easily able to read in a setting, Aiden and Maggie are worth the hour or two.
The joy I felt reading about them falling for each other speaks to the power that Lily’s writing has. Able to invoke this amount of feeling and emotion within such a short number of pages, highlights the talent that Lily holds in writing relationships. Maggie is beautiful, inside and out. The vulnerability she showed in opening up to Aiden was so pure. Aiden was a great character also. He has some baggage he is dealing with, but you can tell he truly cares for Maggie and wants to be closer to her.
As their friendship grows into something more, it was impossible to not fall in love with both of them, as individuals and as a couple. The slight suspense added a layer of drama that made this well rounded story. Lily knows what she is doing when she writes, whether they are short stories or full length novels. If you love sweet romance, a dash of suspense, and friends to lovers, this book is for you!
As always, review any author notes before reading.
Tropes:
🏒Protective Hero
🍦He Falls First
🏒Insta Love
🍦Wounded Hero
🏒Sassy Heroine
🍦Friends to Lovers
A sweet, short read, Lily Love has provided a perfect book to escape real life. Easily able to read in a setting, Aiden and Maggie are worth the hour or two.
The joy I felt reading about them falling for each other speaks to the power that Lily’s writing has. Able to invoke this amount of feeling and emotion within such a short number of pages, highlights the talent that Lily holds in writing relationships. Maggie is beautiful, inside and out. The vulnerability she showed in opening up to Aiden was so pure. Aiden was a great character also. He has some baggage he is dealing with, but you can tell he truly cares for Maggie and wants to be closer to her.
As their friendship grows into something more, it was impossible to not fall in love with both of them, as individuals and as a couple. The slight suspense added a layer of drama that made this well rounded story. Lily knows what she is doing when she writes, whether they are short stories or full length novels. If you love sweet romance, a dash of suspense, and friends to lovers, this book is for you!
As always, review any author notes before reading.
Tropes:
🏒Protective Hero
🍦He Falls First
🏒Insta Love
🍦Wounded Hero
🏒Sassy Heroine
🍦Friends to Lovers
February 19, 2025
Is a sweet hockey, he falls first, wounded hero romance and no cliffhanger.
Some of the lines I really like --- "Mostly we just skate in circles and try not to fall down," --- "You know, I might need to do some more thorough research before making such a bold claim. For journalistic integrity." --- "But Maggie's not interested in dating athletes. Says we're too high maintenance." --- "I thought hockey players needed protein shakes and kale smoothies after practice. Not ice cream." --- "I never back down from a challenge, Rocky Road." --- "Mrs. Chen's cat did try to stage a break-in for some tuna ice cream." --- "We're both afraid of not being good enough. Of losing our dreams just when they're starting to feel real." --- "Like they want to share a Lady and the Tramp spaghetti moment?" ---
I loved Maggie and Aiden's story and I'm sure you will too. I've loved everyone of her books that I've read and can't wait to read her next book.
Some of the lines I really like --- "Mostly we just skate in circles and try not to fall down," --- "You know, I might need to do some more thorough research before making such a bold claim. For journalistic integrity." --- "But Maggie's not interested in dating athletes. Says we're too high maintenance." --- "I thought hockey players needed protein shakes and kale smoothies after practice. Not ice cream." --- "I never back down from a challenge, Rocky Road." --- "Mrs. Chen's cat did try to stage a break-in for some tuna ice cream." --- "We're both afraid of not being good enough. Of losing our dreams just when they're starting to feel real." --- "Like they want to share a Lady and the Tramp spaghetti moment?" ---
I loved Maggie and Aiden's story and I'm sure you will too. I've loved everyone of her books that I've read and can't wait to read her next book.
February 17, 2025
I am screaming!
This is the cutest book ever, and I’m so happy I decided to read it.
Maggie and Aiden were so freaking cute together.
From the second they were introduced I loved them. Their relationship was so pure, so sweet, and so refreshing.
Watching them be there for each other, helping each other realize that loving one another didn’t mean that they would lose themselves, was beautiful.
This was such a unique and special story, and I loved the fact that we got a really wonderful story in such a short book.
Lily Love did an outstanding job with this short and cute story.
I can’t wait to see what else she comes out with!
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the cutest book ever, and I’m so happy I decided to read it.
Maggie and Aiden were so freaking cute together.
From the second they were introduced I loved them. Their relationship was so pure, so sweet, and so refreshing.
Watching them be there for each other, helping each other realize that loving one another didn’t mean that they would lose themselves, was beautiful.
This was such a unique and special story, and I loved the fact that we got a really wonderful story in such a short book.
Lily Love did an outstanding job with this short and cute story.
I can’t wait to see what else she comes out with!
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 11, 2025
This was a great book. It was a page turner and the suspense was sweet. I was on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t even put it down. Aiden was a hockey player who come in the ice cream shop to visits Maggie’s where she worked. They started to hangout with each other at the ice cream shop as they crew a bond that will lead to romance vibe of fun and friendship and that will lead to love. It was something she couldn’t imagine that will happen to her in this lifetime or moment. Was he felling the same way too.
I definitely recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. Trina Jones
I definitely recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. Trina Jones
February 20, 2025
Oh My goodness, I could and did not want to put this down. Lily did it again, a sweet, swoon-worthy world she gave us with one of my loves....Ice Cream.
Here's Aiden, really on his last limb playing hockey. Here's Maggie ice cream store manager who loves creating new and amazing flavors. And do you know what they bonded over? Rocky road! I mean, it's not one I care for, but it'd so adorably cute! And then, Aiden nick names her that. I mean, could ya steal my heart anymore?
It's a fun, sweet, and short read, that is still the perfect life of romance that we all love. So make sure to grab it.
Here's Aiden, really on his last limb playing hockey. Here's Maggie ice cream store manager who loves creating new and amazing flavors. And do you know what they bonded over? Rocky road! I mean, it's not one I care for, but it'd so adorably cute! And then, Aiden nick names her that. I mean, could ya steal my heart anymore?
It's a fun, sweet, and short read, that is still the perfect life of romance that we all love. So make sure to grab it.
February 10, 2025
This book was like a warm hug. So sweet. It’s the third in the Mistakes and Promises series (I haven’t yet read the first two but I definitely will be) It had so much warmth and charm from the very first page. There’s an ease to the chemistry between Maggie the FMC and Aiden the MMC. Ms. Love makes a professional hockey player down to earth and real. It’s refreshing. I adored everything about this book. Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 10, 2025
This was a short cute read. I believe it’s part of an interconnected series but I could be wrong.
Maggie and Aiden are super cute. I love their communication and just how pure the relationship is. I love their support of one another. They have a sweet meet cute.
Short. Sweet. And a guaranteed happy ending with minimal drama.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Maggie and Aiden are super cute. I love their communication and just how pure the relationship is. I love their support of one another. They have a sweet meet cute.
Short. Sweet. And a guaranteed happy ending with minimal drama.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 11, 2025
Not going to lie, I really like a story where the guy realizes that he is in his feelings first. I liked both of these characters and the path of their relationship. This pair was really good together and the author gave them time to grow together towards one another in a realistic and relatable way.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 13, 2025
This was a cute storyline. I did enjoy reading it, I read in all in one night, but it just seemed like it was missing a little something. The interaction between Maggie and Aiden was cute. But it seemed like time jumped without any sort of warning and maybe I needed to have read other books to tie all the people together. But all in all it as good.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 22, 2025
Likeable characters and an ok story. Not a fan of the unrealistic leaving the phone at home for the date. Even if you agree to stay off your phone for the date, you would still bring it in case of emergencies. So that whole situation broke my suspension of disbelief in a big way, and I didn’t enjoy the subsequent overreaction either. I also don’t see Aiden giving up his dream to coach hockey for kids to jump to working in a rodeo. wtf? Just bizarre writing choices there.
August 21, 2025
A charming short story about professional hockey player, Aiden who has recently been traded to Nashville where he visits an ice cream shop near the arena and meets the manager, Maggie.
He's instantly smitten and absolutely loves her Rocky Road ice cream. Maggie is endearingly sweet and they hit it off immediately.
This cute sweet, clean story was a heartwarming read. Likeable characters and with a Hallmark ending.
He's instantly smitten and absolutely loves her Rocky Road ice cream. Maggie is endearingly sweet and they hit it off immediately.
This cute sweet, clean story was a heartwarming read. Likeable characters and with a Hallmark ending.
February 2, 2025
When ice cream meets ice hockey, will love happen?
Sweet clean romance that is a sports romance. Part of a series but you don’t have to read the rest for the book to make sense. Although once you read the first you’ll want to read the rest! Follow as Maggie and Aiden get over problems of the past and find a relationship that could last a lifetime.
Sweet clean romance that is a sports romance. Part of a series but you don’t have to read the rest for the book to make sense. Although once you read the first you’ll want to read the rest! Follow as Maggie and Aiden get over problems of the past and find a relationship that could last a lifetime.
February 12, 2025
Rocky Road Forever.
This book of Mistakes & Promises series was my first book of Lily Love. Beautiful short read, with cute characters. Maggie and Aiden, Sweet Scoops manager and Hockey player, and, of course, Rocky Road.
Warm and sweet read, enjoyed it!.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book of Mistakes & Promises series was my first book of Lily Love. Beautiful short read, with cute characters. Maggie and Aiden, Sweet Scoops manager and Hockey player, and, of course, Rocky Road.
Warm and sweet read, enjoyed it!.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 9, 2025
Plot: Aiden ends up at an ice cream shop after his first day of practice with his new hockey team. When he walks in, he is in awe of the beautiful girl who is behind the counter. Maggie is shocked to see Aiden standing in her shop. When he begins flirting with her, she is even more shocked. After he protects her from some drunk guys, she starts to fall for him. After an official date, sparks are flying. Can she trust that this celebrity will keep her heart safe?
What I liked: I liked that Aiden was intentional in everything he did. He treated Maggie with respect and didn’t let anyone harm her.
What I didn’t like: I didn’t love that this was a short story. I probably wouldn’t have picked it up, knowing that. That being said, there wasn’t much else I didn’t like about this story.
Swearing: none
Physical intimacy level: closed door
Star rating: 3 stars
Trope: sports romance, business owner
What I liked: I liked that Aiden was intentional in everything he did. He treated Maggie with respect and didn’t let anyone harm her.
What I didn’t like: I didn’t love that this was a short story. I probably wouldn’t have picked it up, knowing that. That being said, there wasn’t much else I didn’t like about this story.
Swearing: none
Physical intimacy level: closed door
Star rating: 3 stars
Trope: sports romance, business owner
February 3, 2025
This is a sweet sports romance. I liked the characters. Reading the second chapter, I felt like I was reading the first chapter, because Aiden repeated the whole conversation he had with Maggie. Other than that, I enjoyed the book.
I received a free ARC, and this is my honest opinion.
I received a free ARC, and this is my honest opinion.
February 7, 2025
Maggie and Aiden's love story is a low angst, low spice fun short story that will have you smiling throughout. An ice cream maker and hockey player's super sweet romance. A quick read to a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 9, 2025
A wonderful quick read full of humor and growth. Amazing characters and a fast paced storyline make this a relaxing book to enjoy. So much fun to read.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 10, 2025
worth fighting for
Maggie and Aiden are lucky to find their true love that is worth fighting for and surely a solution for all the obstacles can be found, where there is a will, there is a way. I surely wish there were more Aidens around...
Maggie and Aiden are lucky to find their true love that is worth fighting for and surely a solution for all the obstacles can be found, where there is a will, there is a way. I surely wish there were more Aidens around...
February 10, 2025
Absolutely loved this one!!! It’s a clean sweet romance!! I love the connection between Maggie and Aiden !!!! They are so sweet together!!! And I loved the way he dropped training to be with her through her dad’s experience!!!! I can not wait to read the next book !!!!! This was and ARC !!
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February 14, 2025
The third story in the Mistakes & Promises. Maggie and Aiden's short well written, sweet story. I enjoyed seeing her Dad get better and them get their happy ending. I received a copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2025
I wasn't' thinking that Maggie was so set on moving on from Nashville but she was. Aiden fell hard for her first and he had quite a fight to change her mind. This was a great story.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Lily's Loveland Girlies and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 25, 2025
Short hockey story that is fueled by the best ice cream in Nashville. He falls first and fast in this delightful short book. Not trying to impress a hockey player, she is naturally sunny and sweet, and falls quickly as well. Fun and sweet, but beware, you will be craving ice cream!!
December 10, 2025
You almost can't get much sweeter. Seriously. Ice cream and a cute hockey player.
Maggie owns the ice cream shop that new-to-town hockey star Aiden comes into, and he sweeps her off her feet. Love blooms, lives are transformed. Total HEA!
Maggie owns the ice cream shop that new-to-town hockey star Aiden comes into, and he sweeps her off her feet. Love blooms, lives are transformed. Total HEA!
February 7, 2025
Delightful quick romance with awesome banter! Everything felt natural. It's a sweet cozy read.
June 6, 2025
A sweet insta-love closed door hockey romance.
4 ⭐️
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Sports Romance
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June 8, 2025
Sweet read
I enjoyed reading this novella. It was full of sweet moments between the two main characters. I can't wait to read more from this author.
I enjoyed reading this novella. It was full of sweet moments between the two main characters. I can't wait to read more from this author.
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