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All Because #1
All Because of Me
Sometimes the safest place to be is in the arms of the most dangerous man you know.
Nineteen-year-old Sarah Williams was never supposed to fall for her brother’s best friend—and she was never supposed to be hunted, either.
But when her world collapses and the men chasing them show no mercy, Sarah finds herself running across a lawless, shattered Colorado with her brother Michael and the one man she should have stayed away from.
James Hill is an Outsider. A man with too many scars, too many secrets, and a past that could get them all killed.
He’s the kind of man you should fear… and the one who’ll risk everything to keep her safe.
But James’s secrets burn deeper than scars. And in this world, loving him might be the most dangerous choice of all.
FOR FANS OF DARK, SPICY, EMOTIONAL
✔ Brother’s Best Friend
✔ Grumpy × Sunshine
✔ Touch Her and Die
✔ Slow Burn → High Heat
✔ Found Family
✔ Scars, Secrets & Survival
✔ Dystopian, but feels like contemporary
If you crave protective heroes, emotional tension, and romance that hurts in the best possible way… this is your next obsession.
Sarah and James’s journey isn’t over. Their story continues in All Because of Her - Coming soon.
Nineteen-year-old Sarah Williams was never supposed to fall for her brother’s best friend—and she was never supposed to be hunted, either.
But when her world collapses and the men chasing them show no mercy, Sarah finds herself running across a lawless, shattered Colorado with her brother Michael and the one man she should have stayed away from.
James Hill is an Outsider. A man with too many scars, too many secrets, and a past that could get them all killed.
He’s the kind of man you should fear… and the one who’ll risk everything to keep her safe.
But James’s secrets burn deeper than scars. And in this world, loving him might be the most dangerous choice of all.
FOR FANS OF DARK, SPICY, EMOTIONAL
✔ Brother’s Best Friend
✔ Grumpy × Sunshine
✔ Touch Her and Die
✔ Slow Burn → High Heat
✔ Found Family
✔ Scars, Secrets & Survival
✔ Dystopian, but feels like contemporary
If you crave protective heroes, emotional tension, and romance that hurts in the best possible way… this is your next obsession.
Sarah and James’s journey isn’t over. Their story continues in All Because of Her - Coming soon.
542 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 4, 2025
229 people are currently reading
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About the author
Tatiana Machado
2 books207 followersTatiana Machado started writing short stories at the age of eighteen and never imagined they would one day grow into something bigger. After graduating from law school, she decided to bring her characters to life in her debut novel, All Because of Me.
Tatiana writes romance laced with darkness, humor, and the will to survive. She finds inspiration in quiet places and late-night thoughts with just the right amount of chaos. When she’s not writing, she’s probably watching horror movies, rewatching Gilmore Girls for the twentieth time, planning her next trip, or searching for chocolate.
She’s currently working on more books set in The All Because universe.
Tatiana writes romance laced with darkness, humor, and the will to survive. She finds inspiration in quiet places and late-night thoughts with just the right amount of chaos. When she’s not writing, she’s probably watching horror movies, rewatching Gilmore Girls for the twentieth time, planning her next trip, or searching for chocolate.
She’s currently working on more books set in The All Because universe.
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October 21, 2025
“And I’m gonna miss her. Miss me.”
That line broke me. This book broke me. But I’d read it again in a heartbeat. I need book two. I need to know what happens next. I need them to be okay. And I need it now. Please.
That line broke me. This book broke me. But I’d read it again in a heartbeat. I need book two. I need to know what happens next. I need them to be okay. And I need it now. Please.
October 21, 2025
I didn’t know a book could hurt this beautifully.
Those last chapters, I had to put the book down just to breathe. The way everything comes full circle broke me in the best way.
Those last chapters, I had to put the book down just to breathe. The way everything comes full circle broke me in the best way.
January 6, 2026
Touch her and die. That’s the book. That’s the whole vibe. And I loved it!!
James Hill is dark, brooding, loyal, and somehow the safest place in the world. I need an Outsider now.
James Hill is dark, brooding, loyal, and somehow the safest place in the world. I need an Outsider now.
January 6, 2026
“There. Are. No. More. Rules.”
Yep. That’s all I needed to know. This book grabbed me. I was hooked. I read it in one sitting, ignored all my responsibilities, and now I need a James of my own.
Yep. That’s all I needed to know. This book grabbed me. I was hooked. I read it in one sitting, ignored all my responsibilities, and now I need a James of my own.
November 13, 2025
This book was AMAZING!!! It has been months since I read a book that left me speechless and ready for the next one. I can’t explain it but this book was just ugh a masterpiece. I NEED THE NEXT BOOK ASAP!! The ending 😫 I can’t. I need the next book now please. It was so good I’m leaving a review. I never doo but I just can’t seem to move on. James you were perfect! Sarah! You’re so badass and loved you. Micheal 🤧🤧 you only got one chapter, but I can’t wait to read your book. This book will not disappoint!! I promise. Please release the next one I’m ready!! I can’t wait.
October 21, 2025
Favorite quotes that made me feral:
🖤 “Your bed?”
“Our bed!”
🖤 “I’ll be watching you very closely from now on, little danger.”
🖤 “Any favorite color?”
“Your eyes.”
I could keep going but just… read this book.
🖤 “Your bed?”
“Our bed!”
🖤 “I’ll be watching you very closely from now on, little danger.”
🖤 “Any favorite color?”
“Your eyes.”
I could keep going but just… read this book.
October 21, 2025
OK BUT WHAT DID BRIAN DO???
I’m not the only one who’s been haunted by this, right? Sarah doesn’t talk about it, but something happened back at that ranch with Brian and I need to know. I don’t trust that man. Not even a little. Give me answers in book two please and thank you for the book.
I’m not the only one who’s been haunted by this, right? Sarah doesn’t talk about it, but something happened back at that ranch with Brian and I need to know. I don’t trust that man. Not even a little. Give me answers in book two please and thank you for the book.
October 21, 2025
I came for the dystopia. I stayed for the chaos and the spicy.
Not me thinking this was gonna be some dark, brooding Hunger Games knockoff… and then James ties her up with his belt and I’m like “HELLO???”
Also: “Your bed?” / “Our bed!” = 🫠
Please tell me there’s a scene on a train or something in book two because at this point they’ve done it literally everywhere.
Not me thinking this was gonna be some dark, brooding Hunger Games knockoff… and then James ties her up with his belt and I’m like “HELLO???”
Also: “Your bed?” / “Our bed!” = 🫠
Please tell me there’s a scene on a train or something in book two because at this point they’ve done it literally everywhere.
December 10, 2025
Wow!!
This book reminds me of maze, the hunger games and the divergent. Loved how every chapter had so much detail, it was like it was playing a movie in my head. I thought it was standalone first but the last page told me there has to be another book coming and i’m so excited for it. i hope everyone gets their happy ending! i cried, i laughed, i smiled!
This book reminds me of maze, the hunger games and the divergent. Loved how every chapter had so much detail, it was like it was playing a movie in my head. I thought it was standalone first but the last page told me there has to be another book coming and i’m so excited for it. i hope everyone gets their happy ending! i cried, i laughed, i smiled!
October 21, 2025
I didn’t think I’d love a dystopian romance, but I was wrong.
This isn’t some over-the-top, robots-fighting-over-love kind of dystopia. It’s grounded. Gritty. It feels real. Like this could actually happen. And that made the romance hit harder. The danger felt real. The love felt earned. I’m obsessed. Can't wait for book two.
This isn’t some over-the-top, robots-fighting-over-love kind of dystopia. It’s grounded. Gritty. It feels real. Like this could actually happen. And that made the romance hit harder. The danger felt real. The love felt earned. I’m obsessed. Can't wait for book two.
October 21, 2025
Michael got ONE chapter and I’m already in love with him.
I didn’t think anyone could steal the spotlight from James, but here comes Michael with his quiet strength and dry humor. His chapter added so much depth. His love for his sister?? His guilt?? I’m not okay. Please tell me Olivia’s book is coming soon, I’m already crying for them.
I didn’t think anyone could steal the spotlight from James, but here comes Michael with his quiet strength and dry humor. His chapter added so much depth. His love for his sister?? His guilt?? I’m not okay. Please tell me Olivia’s book is coming soon, I’m already crying for them.
December 11, 2025
I couldn't put the book down. I need the second book right now. the ending killed me I need to know what happened. I couldn't imagine the world ending and have to survive.
December 10, 2025
"There. Are. No. More. Rules."
October 21, 2025
Every detail matters. This book doesn’t waste a single word. The way the memory of Sarah taking about elevators with her dad and James later watches her telling Michael? Or like Sarah mentioning the smell of strawberry cake at breakfast and Michael bringing it up later. It’s all connected. It’s all so intentional. And that made it stick. Beautiful writing.
October 21, 2025
“He was warm and safe and mine.”
If you’re here for the love story, you’ll get it. Sarah and James are one of those couples that shouldn’t work. He’s her brother’s best friend. She’s too soft for this world. But watching them fall for each other, even in the middle of all that danger? Beautiful. I believed in them. Every second.
If you’re here for the love story, you’ll get it. Sarah and James are one of those couples that shouldn’t work. He’s her brother’s best friend. She’s too soft for this world. But watching them fall for each other, even in the middle of all that danger? Beautiful. I believed in them. Every second.
January 15, 2026
The spicy scenes?? 🔥 but what made them unforgettable was that they meant something. The lake scene, the roof, even the tent scene, every moment felt earned. These weren’t just random sex scenes, they were filled with trust and emotion. So well written.
December 18, 2025
Got me out of my reading slump and put me right back in one.
I need answers asap.
I need answers asap.
October 21, 2025
She’s his weakness. And he’s her strength. I could scream.
I want what they have.
Thank you to the author for the early copy.
I want what they have.
Thank you to the author for the early copy.
October 24, 2025
Is it still romance if I cry at every third chapter and blush at the rest?
5++++++ stars
5++++++ stars
December 9, 2025
This book was the ultimate dystopian touch her and you will die type of book. The way that they loved each other in spite of all the chaos around them was so beautiful. My heart ached for them but their love strengthens each other and made them stronger. It made them stronger individually and together they were and are an unstoppable force no matter how many times the enemy tried to knock them down.
December 22, 2025
What a wonderfully fantastic dystopian romance! I couldn’t get enough of Sarah and James! I’m looking so forward to the next book!
January 26, 2026
“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚. 𝘼𝙧𝙚. 𝙉𝙤. 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚. 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨.”
🦋 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲 🦋
✍🏼 ᴛᴀᴛɪᴀɴᴀ ᴍᴀᴄʜᴀᴅᴏ
“𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨.”
The world is falling apart, and James, Sarah, and Michael are just trying to survive it.
I fell hard and fast for James and I will take absolutely zero criticism on him. He’s the ultimate protector, and there isn’t anything he won’t do to keep Sarah safe. And Sarah? She gives James hope when there shouldn’t be any. She’s truly the bright light in this story.
Then there’s Michael, the perfect big brother. Together, this little crew of three becomes such a solid found family while navigating a treacherous world where nowhere is safe. They’re constantly on the move, which means a ton of intense moments and a few not-so-nice encounters along the way. And when they pick up a few friends, it gave me even more of that found family goodness I love.
But then you hit the last 20% and BOY does the intensity level up. I was stressed. My heart was racing. I was not okay.
And can we talk about the fact that this is Tatiana’s debut? Because I’m honestly blown away. The way she built the tension, the stakes, and that emotional pull had me fully locked in.
And the cliffhanger… um, I’m sorry, WHAT?! The way I need book 2 NOW!
🦋ʙʀᴏᴛʜᴇʀ’ꜱ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅ
🦋ɢʀᴜᴍᴘʏ × ꜱᴜɴꜱʜɪɴᴇ
🦋ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ ʜᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅɪᴇ
🦋ꜱʟᴏᴡ ʙᴜʀɴ → ʜɪɢʜ ʜᴇᴀᴛ
🦋ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ
🦋ꜱᴄᴀʀꜱ, ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ & ꜱᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟ
🦋ᴅʏꜱᴛᴏᴘɪᴀɴ, ʙᴜᴛ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇᴍᴘᴏʀᴀʀʏ
💭
“𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨. 𝙊𝙣. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙠.”
“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬, 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚… 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪,”
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚. 𝙈𝙮 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚. 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙄’𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨. 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝.”
“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”
🦋 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲 🦋
✍🏼 ᴛᴀᴛɪᴀɴᴀ ᴍᴀᴄʜᴀᴅᴏ
“𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨.”
The world is falling apart, and James, Sarah, and Michael are just trying to survive it.
I fell hard and fast for James and I will take absolutely zero criticism on him. He’s the ultimate protector, and there isn’t anything he won’t do to keep Sarah safe. And Sarah? She gives James hope when there shouldn’t be any. She’s truly the bright light in this story.
Then there’s Michael, the perfect big brother. Together, this little crew of three becomes such a solid found family while navigating a treacherous world where nowhere is safe. They’re constantly on the move, which means a ton of intense moments and a few not-so-nice encounters along the way. And when they pick up a few friends, it gave me even more of that found family goodness I love.
But then you hit the last 20% and BOY does the intensity level up. I was stressed. My heart was racing. I was not okay.
And can we talk about the fact that this is Tatiana’s debut? Because I’m honestly blown away. The way she built the tension, the stakes, and that emotional pull had me fully locked in.
And the cliffhanger… um, I’m sorry, WHAT?! The way I need book 2 NOW!
🦋ʙʀᴏᴛʜᴇʀ’ꜱ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅ
🦋ɢʀᴜᴍᴘʏ × ꜱᴜɴꜱʜɪɴᴇ
🦋ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ ʜᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅɪᴇ
🦋ꜱʟᴏᴡ ʙᴜʀɴ → ʜɪɢʜ ʜᴇᴀᴛ
🦋ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ
🦋ꜱᴄᴀʀꜱ, ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ & ꜱᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟ
🦋ᴅʏꜱᴛᴏᴘɪᴀɴ, ʙᴜᴛ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇᴍᴘᴏʀᴀʀʏ
💭
“𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨. 𝙊𝙣. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙠.”
“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬, 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚… 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪,”
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚. 𝙈𝙮 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚. 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙄’𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨. 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝.”
“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪.”
November 14, 2025
“I’ll be watching you very closely from now on, little danger.”
6 stars
6 stars
December 26, 2025
This book hit me where my emotions are big time! THERE.ARE.NO.RULES! That line got me and i knew this book would hook me.
January 11, 2026
oh my
Best book ever 2026!
I went into this book, not knowing what it was about for a second there I thought it was a YA book, but it’s as smutty as I wanted it to be!
I can’t recommend this book enough!
Best book ever 2026!
I went into this book, not knowing what it was about for a second there I thought it was a YA book, but it’s as smutty as I wanted it to be!
I can’t recommend this book enough!
November 13, 2025
DNF not sure where all these good reviews came from … barely made it to chapter 5
January 5, 2026
So grateful I came across this amazing author. You're looking for a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat? A story that makes your heart beat faster? This dystopian romance book is for you. I couldn’t put it down, it was so good. And then you reach the last two chapters, when the title finally makes sense. And that very last page. That very last sentence. That cliffhanger. I can’t wait for book 2, All Because of Her. I loved the timeline and the dual POV. It’s the best dystopian I’ve read in December, and I won’t stop recommending it to everyone. I wish I could read it for the first time over and over again.
"James dressing me like a gentleman after undressing me like a maniac"
"James dressing me like a gentleman after undressing me like a maniac"
January 13, 2026
If you want a book that’ll grip you from the beginning and not even let go after you’re done reading it, then look no further!! I could not put this book down! I had to literally MAKE myself go to bed (because adulting sucks on no sleep) I was alittle scared when I saw it was a bigger book, but I’m telling you it’s so well written that you don’t even realize how long it is. It just keeps sucking you in. Also, I honestly fell in love with all of these characters even the side characters that come and go. This book hurts, but in such a beautiful way!
January 31, 2026
not my typical read but i actually enjoyed it. verrrrrry dystopian and dark at times. my only real complaints are repetitiveness in dialogue, character descriptions, personality traits, etc. spice was good but i actually feel like that was too frequent/repetitive at times too. definitely made sense when i saw it was her debut novel, but overall a good 4 star read for me!
January 5, 2026
This book was Fire!!! Can’t wait for the second book!! Definitely will be reading this one again!!
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