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When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer
For the dark romance girlies who love serial killers…but make him a pastry chef with six cats and five million followers.
Jubilee York is a bartender, hacker, and disaster magnet who goes for a midnight run and accidentally crosses paths with a hot stranger who jokes about being a serial killer.
Minutes later, she stabs a predator to death. What she doesn’t know? The dead man was the hot stranger’s target.
Gage Cannon is an internet-famous pastry chef, obsessive cat dad, and vigilante serial killer who hunts predators. Somehow, their first date becomes hiding a body together. Their second? He cyberstalks her and calls to remind her to hydrate. She wears stockings and a bow to breakfast.
He’s a control freak who falls first. She’s a chaos queen who falls hard.
Before Gage knows it, Jubilee is living in his house, commandeering his cat, stealing his pastries, and rebelling against his sacred cup-and-coaster commandments. But as their worlds collide and their pasts return to haunt them, Gage realizes the greatest danger is letting Jubilee close enough to discover the worst truth that could tear them apart.
When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer is a dark romcom featuring a tattooed green flag who drops bodies and a domestically feral princess girl who ruins his perfectly ordered life, plus wicked banter, spice, six special felines, and proof that psychos and serial killers can love cats.
Jubilee York is a bartender, hacker, and disaster magnet who goes for a midnight run and accidentally crosses paths with a hot stranger who jokes about being a serial killer.
Minutes later, she stabs a predator to death. What she doesn’t know? The dead man was the hot stranger’s target.
Gage Cannon is an internet-famous pastry chef, obsessive cat dad, and vigilante serial killer who hunts predators. Somehow, their first date becomes hiding a body together. Their second? He cyberstalks her and calls to remind her to hydrate. She wears stockings and a bow to breakfast.
He’s a control freak who falls first. She’s a chaos queen who falls hard.
Before Gage knows it, Jubilee is living in his house, commandeering his cat, stealing his pastries, and rebelling against his sacred cup-and-coaster commandments. But as their worlds collide and their pasts return to haunt them, Gage realizes the greatest danger is letting Jubilee close enough to discover the worst truth that could tear them apart.
When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer is a dark romcom featuring a tattooed green flag who drops bodies and a domestically feral princess girl who ruins his perfectly ordered life, plus wicked banter, spice, six special felines, and proof that psychos and serial killers can love cats.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2026
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October 26, 2026
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This book had me LOLing. The banter, the wit, the OMG moments...pure genius!
We meet Jubilee, a bartender by night and hacker by day, has tried to hide from the world for the past decade after her dad disappeared. Going goth so no one would take a second look at her. She is out for a run at 2am when she passes a hot man running who says wouldnt it be funny if i were a serial killer in a funny kind of way. What Jubilee didnt know is that there is a man waiting for her just around the corner. Fighting back with all her might leads to adrenaline rush and the runner coming back to help and then burying a body. What a weird first date lol Gage is a famous pastry chef with an array of sassy cats but he is also gets rid of the filfth of the world. He is intrigued by the little spitfire of a woman and cant keep her off his mind. When he gets more info on her, Jubilee hack him to find out more about him. Coffee leads to vintage shopping and gravitating towards one another. An incident happens so Gage takes Jubilee to his place where she has his most unimpressed cat take shine to her. Gage lives in order while Jubilee bring the chaos. His sister likes her within 15 mins esp when she learns that Jubilee says only a psycho likes cats. Daily fun and games has Jubilee cracking Gage's regimented exterior. There is more at play behind the scenes especially when Gage learns the truth about who Jubilee really is. Drama, soooo much drama, witty banter, finding ones path in the darkness and lots and lots of sweet treats make this such a good read!
This book had me LOLing. The banter, the wit, the OMG moments...pure genius!
We meet Jubilee, a bartender by night and hacker by day, has tried to hide from the world for the past decade after her dad disappeared. Going goth so no one would take a second look at her. She is out for a run at 2am when she passes a hot man running who says wouldnt it be funny if i were a serial killer in a funny kind of way. What Jubilee didnt know is that there is a man waiting for her just around the corner. Fighting back with all her might leads to adrenaline rush and the runner coming back to help and then burying a body. What a weird first date lol Gage is a famous pastry chef with an array of sassy cats but he is also gets rid of the filfth of the world. He is intrigued by the little spitfire of a woman and cant keep her off his mind. When he gets more info on her, Jubilee hack him to find out more about him. Coffee leads to vintage shopping and gravitating towards one another. An incident happens so Gage takes Jubilee to his place where she has his most unimpressed cat take shine to her. Gage lives in order while Jubilee bring the chaos. His sister likes her within 15 mins esp when she learns that Jubilee says only a psycho likes cats. Daily fun and games has Jubilee cracking Gage's regimented exterior. There is more at play behind the scenes especially when Gage learns the truth about who Jubilee really is. Drama, soooo much drama, witty banter, finding ones path in the darkness and lots and lots of sweet treats make this such a good read!
October 27, 2026
I genuinely cannot explain how many times this book made me laugh. The banter, the absolute chaos, the cats, the way these two interact? I was having the BEST time. This book had me laughing one minute and getting emotionally invested the next, and honestly, that combination is chef’s kiss.
The writing was excellent, and I thought the pacing was really well done. The story kept me engaged, and even when things were being thrown at me that had me wondering where we were going with them, they never felt pointless. I’ll admit, there were moments when I was worried I wasn't going to get answers to some of the questions the story planted in my head. Thankfully, everything came together in the end, and I was SO happy those details were addressed instead of just being left hanging.
Now, the romance. The best way I can describe it is that it was somewhat of a slow burn, but they also fell hard and fast. Does that even make sense? Because it does in my head, and I am standing by it. 😂 Their connection builds in a way that lets you understand them individually while watching them fall for each other, and I was completely sold.
Jubilee really got to me. She is a woman who is just trying to survive, and I think there is something so relatable about that. We all hide pieces of ourselves to protect ourselves, whether it’s our pain, our fears, or the parts of us we aren't sure the world will accept. Jubilee has learned to do that, but underneath it all, she has a whole lot of rage, too. And honestly? Sometimes that rage is exactly what helps her keep going. I loved seeing all those sides of her come through.
And Gage. Oh, Gage. Here is a man carrying pain from his past, blaming himself for things that continue to shape who he is and what he does. He has built his life around that guilt, and you can see how much it drives him. But what really got me was the way he sees Jubilee. He recognizes the person behind the defenses, the chaos, and the things she does to protect herself. He sees HER, and that meant something to me.
The fact that these two bond over the first victim, considering how their very first encounter happens, was such a perfect setup for this story. It was unexpected, chaotic, and exactly the kind of introduction that made me want to see where things would go. Add in Gage's need for order, Jubilee's talent for disrupting every ounce of it, their wicked banter, and SIX cats? I was sold.
This book gave me humor, spice, heart, characters with real emotional baggage, and a romance that had me rooting for them. It balanced the darker elements with so much personality that I never felt like the story lost what made it special.
And now I have one very important problem: I WANT MORE OF THIS COUPLE. I am not ready to leave Jubilee and Gage behind. I need more of their chaos, more of their banter, and more of these two figuring out life together.
Five stars from me! This was such a fun, well-written read, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who enjoys dark romcoms with morally complicated characters, unhinged humor, and a romance that sneaks up on your heart while you're busy laughing.
The writing was excellent, and I thought the pacing was really well done. The story kept me engaged, and even when things were being thrown at me that had me wondering where we were going with them, they never felt pointless. I’ll admit, there were moments when I was worried I wasn't going to get answers to some of the questions the story planted in my head. Thankfully, everything came together in the end, and I was SO happy those details were addressed instead of just being left hanging.
Now, the romance. The best way I can describe it is that it was somewhat of a slow burn, but they also fell hard and fast. Does that even make sense? Because it does in my head, and I am standing by it. 😂 Their connection builds in a way that lets you understand them individually while watching them fall for each other, and I was completely sold.
Jubilee really got to me. She is a woman who is just trying to survive, and I think there is something so relatable about that. We all hide pieces of ourselves to protect ourselves, whether it’s our pain, our fears, or the parts of us we aren't sure the world will accept. Jubilee has learned to do that, but underneath it all, she has a whole lot of rage, too. And honestly? Sometimes that rage is exactly what helps her keep going. I loved seeing all those sides of her come through.
And Gage. Oh, Gage. Here is a man carrying pain from his past, blaming himself for things that continue to shape who he is and what he does. He has built his life around that guilt, and you can see how much it drives him. But what really got me was the way he sees Jubilee. He recognizes the person behind the defenses, the chaos, and the things she does to protect herself. He sees HER, and that meant something to me.
The fact that these two bond over the first victim, considering how their very first encounter happens, was such a perfect setup for this story. It was unexpected, chaotic, and exactly the kind of introduction that made me want to see where things would go. Add in Gage's need for order, Jubilee's talent for disrupting every ounce of it, their wicked banter, and SIX cats? I was sold.
This book gave me humor, spice, heart, characters with real emotional baggage, and a romance that had me rooting for them. It balanced the darker elements with so much personality that I never felt like the story lost what made it special.
And now I have one very important problem: I WANT MORE OF THIS COUPLE. I am not ready to leave Jubilee and Gage behind. I need more of their chaos, more of their banter, and more of these two figuring out life together.
Five stars from me! This was such a fun, well-written read, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who enjoys dark romcoms with morally complicated characters, unhinged humor, and a romance that sneaks up on your heart while you're busy laughing.
October 28, 2026
Oh, I absolutely LOVED this book! 😂❤️
Honestly, a murderous meet-cute, a hot pastry chef, six cats and a whole lot of chaos? Sign me up! I had such a good time reading this one, and there were moments when I was genuinely laughing out loud. 😂
Jubilee is an absolute menace in the best possible way, and I loved her! She’s chaotic, cheeky and more than happy to push Gage’s buttons just to see what happens. And Gage? Oh, I loved him! A tattooed pastry chef who loves his cats, needs everything to be in its proper place and also happens to be a serial killer? I mean, you really couldn't make this stuff up!
These two together were just brilliant. The banter had me grinning so many times, and I loved how Jubilee came into Gage’s perfectly organised life and basically turned it upside down. You could practically feel his need for order fighting for its life every time she did something that went against his rules. And the fact that he falls for her so hard? I was HERE for it!
Can we also take a moment for the cats, please? Six cats, a man who bakes, and all that chaos going on in one house. What’s not to love? The cats added so much fun to the story, and I loved seeing Jubilee settle into Gage’s world, even if she did seem determined to cause as much trouble as possible along the way.
I also really enjoyed how this book managed to mix darker themes with so much humour and sweetness. There are secrets, twists and some emotional moments in amongst all the madness, and I loved seeing these two get closer and learn to trust each other.
Honestly, I flew through this one. The chemistry was great, the banter was brilliant, and I was thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. It’s definitely one of those books where you find yourself smiling at the ridiculousness of it all and thinking, what on earth am I reading? But in the best possible way!
If you love a chaotic FMC, a man who bakes (because apparently that wasn't enough, he had to be a serial killer too), plenty of spice, witty banter and adorable cats, then you need to give this one a go!
Emily Shore, you gave us murder, romance, pastries and six cats, and somehow it all works!
A very happy five stars from me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it, I laughed out loud, and I really didn't want to say goodbye to these two. Now, if anyone knows where I can find a tattooed pastry chef who loves cats, please send him my way. Just maybe leave the serial-killer part out. 🤣🖤
Honestly, a murderous meet-cute, a hot pastry chef, six cats and a whole lot of chaos? Sign me up! I had such a good time reading this one, and there were moments when I was genuinely laughing out loud. 😂
Jubilee is an absolute menace in the best possible way, and I loved her! She’s chaotic, cheeky and more than happy to push Gage’s buttons just to see what happens. And Gage? Oh, I loved him! A tattooed pastry chef who loves his cats, needs everything to be in its proper place and also happens to be a serial killer? I mean, you really couldn't make this stuff up!
These two together were just brilliant. The banter had me grinning so many times, and I loved how Jubilee came into Gage’s perfectly organised life and basically turned it upside down. You could practically feel his need for order fighting for its life every time she did something that went against his rules. And the fact that he falls for her so hard? I was HERE for it!
Can we also take a moment for the cats, please? Six cats, a man who bakes, and all that chaos going on in one house. What’s not to love? The cats added so much fun to the story, and I loved seeing Jubilee settle into Gage’s world, even if she did seem determined to cause as much trouble as possible along the way.
I also really enjoyed how this book managed to mix darker themes with so much humour and sweetness. There are secrets, twists and some emotional moments in amongst all the madness, and I loved seeing these two get closer and learn to trust each other.
Honestly, I flew through this one. The chemistry was great, the banter was brilliant, and I was thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. It’s definitely one of those books where you find yourself smiling at the ridiculousness of it all and thinking, what on earth am I reading? But in the best possible way!
If you love a chaotic FMC, a man who bakes (because apparently that wasn't enough, he had to be a serial killer too), plenty of spice, witty banter and adorable cats, then you need to give this one a go!
Emily Shore, you gave us murder, romance, pastries and six cats, and somehow it all works!
A very happy five stars from me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it, I laughed out loud, and I really didn't want to say goodbye to these two. Now, if anyone knows where I can find a tattooed pastry chef who loves cats, please send him my way. Just maybe leave the serial-killer part out. 🤣🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer by Emily Shore
I'm not usually a big rom-com reader. A lot of them feel a little too bright and fluffy for my taste because I tend to gravitate toward darker books. But this one? This one was right up my alley!
When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer gives us a darker rom-com with plenty of chaos, comedy, and a couple that was so much fun to read.
Jubilee was a really relatable FMC, and I loved watching her push Gage's buttons just to get a reaction out of him. Their chemistry was fantastic, and the dynamic between them made their interactions so entertaining. There was always something happening, whether it was a twist in the plot or some comedic relief between the two of them, so I never felt like things got boring.
And then there's Gage. A huge influencer, a pastry chef, and a cat dad? Not exactly the combination you'd expect from a serial killer! That contrast made him such an interesting character.
I also have to give a special mention to Gage's sister. She might not be the kind of character everyone likes, but I thought she was written amazingly. Sometimes a character doesn't have to be likable to be a great addition to a story, and she definitely stood out to me.
This book was such a fun surprise. I don't usually reach for rom-coms, but the darker tone, the chaotic humor, the chemistry, and the characters made this one a winner for me.
Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I'm not usually a big rom-com reader. A lot of them feel a little too bright and fluffy for my taste because I tend to gravitate toward darker books. But this one? This one was right up my alley!
When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer gives us a darker rom-com with plenty of chaos, comedy, and a couple that was so much fun to read.
Jubilee was a really relatable FMC, and I loved watching her push Gage's buttons just to get a reaction out of him. Their chemistry was fantastic, and the dynamic between them made their interactions so entertaining. There was always something happening, whether it was a twist in the plot or some comedic relief between the two of them, so I never felt like things got boring.
And then there's Gage. A huge influencer, a pastry chef, and a cat dad? Not exactly the combination you'd expect from a serial killer! That contrast made him such an interesting character.
I also have to give a special mention to Gage's sister. She might not be the kind of character everyone likes, but I thought she was written amazingly. Sometimes a character doesn't have to be likable to be a great addition to a story, and she definitely stood out to me.
This book was such a fun surprise. I don't usually reach for rom-coms, but the darker tone, the chaotic humor, the chemistry, and the characters made this one a winner for me.
Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
October 28, 2026
This is without a doubt my favorite book in the Accidentally Yours series. It had engaging characters, top-tier banter with sarcasm for days, and a story that made me laugh, tear up, and kick my feet.
The FMC Jubilee is a feisty, mouthy, badass who comes from a difficult situation. The MMC Gage is a pastry chef, influencer, and cat dad with a golden retriever personality and an interesting side hustle. Fate brought them together one evening, and they never looked back.
Their banter was the chef's kiss. I absolutely cackled at times. He absolutely fell first, and she never let him live it down. The romance was instant, bit the spice was a slow burn but for reasons that I won't spoil. Then an event occurs that fuels the fire burning between them. What follows is one the most insanely hot and depraved sex scenes ever. Like good gods. I needed a cold shower. 🥵
I adored how they completed each other snd accepted one another fully, faults and all. They both demolished each other's walls and helped one another heal.
Other than the insane spice, my favorite parts including Gage's interactions with his cats and his family. His sister Maisie was completely off the rails, and I loved every second.
The story was uplifting and heartwarming but also had parts that tugged at my heartstrings. Emily has absolutely delivered on a 5 star must read for anyone wanting their spice with a side of sarcasm and cupcakes.
The FMC Jubilee is a feisty, mouthy, badass who comes from a difficult situation. The MMC Gage is a pastry chef, influencer, and cat dad with a golden retriever personality and an interesting side hustle. Fate brought them together one evening, and they never looked back.
Their banter was the chef's kiss. I absolutely cackled at times. He absolutely fell first, and she never let him live it down. The romance was instant, bit the spice was a slow burn but for reasons that I won't spoil. Then an event occurs that fuels the fire burning between them. What follows is one the most insanely hot and depraved sex scenes ever. Like good gods. I needed a cold shower. 🥵
I adored how they completed each other snd accepted one another fully, faults and all. They both demolished each other's walls and helped one another heal.
Other than the insane spice, my favorite parts including Gage's interactions with his cats and his family. His sister Maisie was completely off the rails, and I loved every second.
The story was uplifting and heartwarming but also had parts that tugged at my heartstrings. Emily has absolutely delivered on a 5 star must read for anyone wanting their spice with a side of sarcasm and cupcakes.
October 20, 2026
I was given the opportunity to read this book early by the author. Emily Shore definitely knows how to write in a way that hooks me immediately. Her writing is funny, shocking, sweet, and spicy. When I Accidentally Snagged A Serial Killer kept me hooked from the very beginning. The banter between Jubilee and Gage was top notch and the amount of terrorizing she did to Gage was hilarious. Jubilee had a decent life growing up until her father just up and left. Gage had an ok life growing up too but lost someone really important to him as a teenager. Both of them used the things that happened to them to shape them as adults. Jubilee turned into a hacker searching for her father for years. Gage turned into a serial killer dealing with the predators of the area while searching for one particular person. They met in the woods and made the comment about one of them possibly being a serial killer and that started a chain of events that eventually led to them falling in love.
This book was absolutely amazing. I laughed, kicked my feet in giddiness, and wanted to scream at the same time. I love when books give me those fun emotions and also end on the best happily ever after. Now this book does have many triggers that some should be aware of. But Emily Shore definitely knows how to write them in a way that is not harsh. Definitely recommend this book to serial killer lovers!
This book was absolutely amazing. I laughed, kicked my feet in giddiness, and wanted to scream at the same time. I love when books give me those fun emotions and also end on the best happily ever after. Now this book does have many triggers that some should be aware of. But Emily Shore definitely knows how to write them in a way that is not harsh. Definitely recommend this book to serial killer lovers!
October 26, 2026
Oh…my…gosh!!!!
I loved this so much.
I received an ARC for them author…I read it as soon as I got it, didn’t sleep, couldn’t put it down…May or may not have been caught hiding in a wardrobe form my children reading on my kindle so I could finish it…then because I’m apparently a four with a capital W for Emily’s books I had to read a couple of her other books (again) that had snippets at the end of this copy…and then I read it again…and maybe a third time just because…and I think I loved it even more…
Jubilee, I absolutely love and possibly even more because of her tights, I have tights like that and I do apologise in advance if you receive an angry email from my other half after I went a little trigger happy on Amazon and bought more 🫣 I was inspired haha…I may also be a bit chaotic and I like to keep my partner on his toes 🤷🏻♀️ so maybe you won’t get an email haha
Gage…sigh…i admit I have a thing for mmc with a name starting with G and Gage did not disappoint…he is definitely in my top 5 book boyfriends…he’s amazing, and he BAKES!
There is so much about this book that I love, the cat cafe, his family, his house, her tights, and bows, the personalities of the cats, everything he makes (especially the last one)…read it people you will love it
Thank you for writing this Emily…I have already recommended this to some of my friends 👻
I loved this so much.
I received an ARC for them author…I read it as soon as I got it, didn’t sleep, couldn’t put it down…May or may not have been caught hiding in a wardrobe form my children reading on my kindle so I could finish it…then because I’m apparently a four with a capital W for Emily’s books I had to read a couple of her other books (again) that had snippets at the end of this copy…and then I read it again…and maybe a third time just because…and I think I loved it even more…
Jubilee, I absolutely love and possibly even more because of her tights, I have tights like that and I do apologise in advance if you receive an angry email from my other half after I went a little trigger happy on Amazon and bought more 🫣 I was inspired haha…I may also be a bit chaotic and I like to keep my partner on his toes 🤷🏻♀️ so maybe you won’t get an email haha
Gage…sigh…i admit I have a thing for mmc with a name starting with G and Gage did not disappoint…he is definitely in my top 5 book boyfriends…he’s amazing, and he BAKES!
There is so much about this book that I love, the cat cafe, his family, his house, her tights, and bows, the personalities of the cats, everything he makes (especially the last one)…read it people you will love it
Thank you for writing this Emily…I have already recommended this to some of my friends 👻
Review of advance copy received from Author
***ARC Book Review***
When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer (Accidentally Yours Book 3) by Emily Shore
5 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 x 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Wow!! Wow!! Wow!! What a book!!! 📕 it was everything I wanted and more!!
The characters ‘Gage’ & ‘’Jubilee’ are PERFECT!! 😍 their relationship is epic! Unhinged!! Completely miss-matched and Hot 🥵 with plenty smut & spice 🌶️ …
Their banter is even better!! … This book had me belly laughing 🤣 out loud (in public!!)
The MMC ‘Gage’ is a big brooding, control freak, tattooed pastry 👨🍳 chef with 6 cats 🐈⬛ 🐈 a cinnamon roll persona! … and a secret involving Mr Slicey 🔪 & Mr Dicey!!
The FMC ‘Jubilee’ is a strong independent lady with plenty of sass and a hacking 💻 ability that beats most!! … She’s feral, funny 🤣 undomesticated & wicked all at the same time!! 🍁🍂 #chaosqueen
‘Maisie’ is quite literally a psycho!! - In all the best possible ways!! … 🖤 I love her!! She’s a straight talking no nonsense kinda women with a huge love of Cats!! 🐈⬛
This story is heartbreaking 💔 heart warming ❤️ funny 🤪 but most of all ADDICTIVE!! … I couldn’t put it down!! … I 💯% throughly recommend - you will not be disappointed!!
Emily - I want & need a novella with these characters - if you know you know!! Xxx
When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer (Accidentally Yours Book 3) by Emily Shore
5 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 x 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Wow!! Wow!! Wow!! What a book!!! 📕 it was everything I wanted and more!!
The characters ‘Gage’ & ‘’Jubilee’ are PERFECT!! 😍 their relationship is epic! Unhinged!! Completely miss-matched and Hot 🥵 with plenty smut & spice 🌶️ …
Their banter is even better!! … This book had me belly laughing 🤣 out loud (in public!!)
The MMC ‘Gage’ is a big brooding, control freak, tattooed pastry 👨🍳 chef with 6 cats 🐈⬛ 🐈 a cinnamon roll persona! … and a secret involving Mr Slicey 🔪 & Mr Dicey!!
The FMC ‘Jubilee’ is a strong independent lady with plenty of sass and a hacking 💻 ability that beats most!! … She’s feral, funny 🤣 undomesticated & wicked all at the same time!! 🍁🍂 #chaosqueen
‘Maisie’ is quite literally a psycho!! - In all the best possible ways!! … 🖤 I love her!! She’s a straight talking no nonsense kinda women with a huge love of Cats!! 🐈⬛
This story is heartbreaking 💔 heart warming ❤️ funny 🤪 but most of all ADDICTIVE!! … I couldn’t put it down!! … I 💯% throughly recommend - you will not be disappointed!!
Emily - I want & need a novella with these characters - if you know you know!! Xxx
October 26, 2026
When I Accidentally Snagged A Serial Killer
This book by Emily Shore will play with your emotions - one minute you're laughing, then you get the most unhinged sex scene I've ever read, then laughing, then crying tears of sadness, followed by tears of joy.
Our FMC, Jubilee is jogging late at night due to a very dubious landlord. Our MMC, Gage, is trailing a serial rapist. Their paths cross & they joke about the likelihood of him being a serial killer. Minutes later, Jubilee is grabbed by the rapist. However, she is able to defend herself as she always runs with a knife on her. Gage rushes to her aid & helps bury the body, which he'd come prepared for, as killing the rapist was the reason he was there. And so begins their love affair.
Their pranks on each other & the way they verbally spar is hilarious & so are the scenes where he punishes her for failing to use the coasters for her drinks, for example.
Even when Jubilee discovers Gage's secret, they are still perfect together.
The writing will grab you from the start - quotes like, " perfect cherry on an arsenic sundae" & "He'd ordered a perfect victim, but the chef sent out feral goth girl with her own folding knife", continue through the book. It's a 10 ⭐ & 10 🌶️
This book by Emily Shore will play with your emotions - one minute you're laughing, then you get the most unhinged sex scene I've ever read, then laughing, then crying tears of sadness, followed by tears of joy.
Our FMC, Jubilee is jogging late at night due to a very dubious landlord. Our MMC, Gage, is trailing a serial rapist. Their paths cross & they joke about the likelihood of him being a serial killer. Minutes later, Jubilee is grabbed by the rapist. However, she is able to defend herself as she always runs with a knife on her. Gage rushes to her aid & helps bury the body, which he'd come prepared for, as killing the rapist was the reason he was there. And so begins their love affair.
Their pranks on each other & the way they verbally spar is hilarious & so are the scenes where he punishes her for failing to use the coasters for her drinks, for example.
Even when Jubilee discovers Gage's secret, they are still perfect together.
The writing will grab you from the start - quotes like, " perfect cherry on an arsenic sundae" & "He'd ordered a perfect victim, but the chef sent out feral goth girl with her own folding knife", continue through the book. It's a 10 ⭐ & 10 🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Author
When I Accidentally Snagged a Serial Killer by Emily Shore
I believe this is book 3 in the Accidentally Yours series, but it can be read as a standalone.
This is my first read by Emily Shore and what can I say? It’s hilarious! There were many times when I genuinely laughed out loud. I’m now hoping to get my hands on the other books in the series and give them a read too.
The banter between Jubilee and Gage was my favourite, especially the way she would ‘terrorise’ him. 😂
Gage is adorable, I just love him! He’s HUGE, tattooed and a cat lover (he has 6 and I have 4 🐈), plus he likes to bake and I like to eat baked goodies, so we’d be a match made in heaven! 😂❤️
They have both experienced different kinds of trauma, which I don’t really want to delve into as I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone wanting to give this book a read.
There are some twists throughout the story too. For me, they weren’t shocking, as I did kind of see them coming, but please don’t take that as a negative because, for me, this was still a great read!
If you’re looking for a dark rom-com that will have you laughing out loud numerous times, then I definitely recommend giving this one a read! 😂❤️
I believe this is book 3 in the Accidentally Yours series, but it can be read as a standalone.
This is my first read by Emily Shore and what can I say? It’s hilarious! There were many times when I genuinely laughed out loud. I’m now hoping to get my hands on the other books in the series and give them a read too.
The banter between Jubilee and Gage was my favourite, especially the way she would ‘terrorise’ him. 😂
Gage is adorable, I just love him! He’s HUGE, tattooed and a cat lover (he has 6 and I have 4 🐈), plus he likes to bake and I like to eat baked goodies, so we’d be a match made in heaven! 😂❤️
They have both experienced different kinds of trauma, which I don’t really want to delve into as I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone wanting to give this book a read.
There are some twists throughout the story too. For me, they weren’t shocking, as I did kind of see them coming, but please don’t take that as a negative because, for me, this was still a great read!
If you’re looking for a dark rom-com that will have you laughing out loud numerous times, then I definitely recommend giving this one a read! 😂❤️
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October 27, 2026The coaster challenged vs. the coaster fascist
Jubilee meets Gage on a rainy night while on a jog. Things happen and they become an item. Gage is a serial killer, but falls almost immediately for this girl who is a hot mess. And then my favorite line in this book pops up. "A wholesome Cinnamon roll with nice forearms." Perfect.
Gage is a social media sensation making baked goods and posting about his six kitties. His curriculars includes Dexter like activities. Jubilee is a computer wizard and a bartender. Then you get the clash of perfection meets chaos. It's beautiful.
After an incident with a very unpleasant landlord, Jubilee now resides in Gage's place. A separate area from his living space. While they get to know each other better. I love the banter between these two. It makes me chuckle.
Then of course she finds out what his extracurricular activities are. Then they are dealing with that revelation. It went really well. But mysteries and secrets are being revealed. And happiness for all of their followers on social media and happy cats.
Thanks for the advanced readers copy of this book.
Jubilee meets Gage on a rainy night while on a jog. Things happen and they become an item. Gage is a serial killer, but falls almost immediately for this girl who is a hot mess. And then my favorite line in this book pops up. "A wholesome Cinnamon roll with nice forearms." Perfect.
Gage is a social media sensation making baked goods and posting about his six kitties. His curriculars includes Dexter like activities. Jubilee is a computer wizard and a bartender. Then you get the clash of perfection meets chaos. It's beautiful.
After an incident with a very unpleasant landlord, Jubilee now resides in Gage's place. A separate area from his living space. While they get to know each other better. I love the banter between these two. It makes me chuckle.
Then of course she finds out what his extracurricular activities are. Then they are dealing with that revelation. It went really well. But mysteries and secrets are being revealed. And happiness for all of their followers on social media and happy cats.
Thanks for the advanced readers copy of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I'm a sucker for banter, so of course, I loved this one. Jubilee and Gabe are so different, yet they compliment each other so well. Jubilee works as a bartender while Gabe bakes and makes content. With such a large fan base, you'll find it intriguing how he keeps his extracurricular activities to himself.
Jubilee lives with her mom after a not so gracious past, and the present doesn't seem that well at all. However, the night she finds herself in dire circumstances is the night she takes a life and finds her light.
There are some major twists in this alongside a few mysteries, and you'll be eagerly waiting for how it'll play out. If you haven't read anything by Emily, try this one. You'll surely love it.
"..our meet- cute came with murder, shovels, and emotional support foliage."
"Twisted as hell, but poetic."
"I purge the filth and cut out the rot.”
"Apparently, my body has chosen death by pastry chef."
"..Hacker. Occasional homicide enthusiast under very specific self- defense circumstances.”
Jubilee lives with her mom after a not so gracious past, and the present doesn't seem that well at all. However, the night she finds herself in dire circumstances is the night she takes a life and finds her light.
There are some major twists in this alongside a few mysteries, and you'll be eagerly waiting for how it'll play out. If you haven't read anything by Emily, try this one. You'll surely love it.
"..our meet- cute came with murder, shovels, and emotional support foliage."
"Twisted as hell, but poetic."
"I purge the filth and cut out the rot.”
"Apparently, my body has chosen death by pastry chef."
"..Hacker. Occasional homicide enthusiast under very specific self- defense circumstances.”
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ughh, this was such a good read. I loved the overall aspect of this book. Gage, a serial killer who’s a lover of cats, also a pastry chef, AND famous. He was also damaged, went through a tragic event at a young age.
Jubilee had a lot happen in her life already, lost the life that she knew and had to become accustom to a different life. She was strong and independent and didn’t have to depend on anyone to protect herself.
They bonded over something so wild but it ended up being the best thing to happen to them. The found love and respect for each other was beautiful. The protection they felt about each other was amazing. Jubilee didn’t fall for Gage just because he was rich or famous, she fell for him for who her truly was and what he represented.
I highly recommend this read if you’re looking for something that will keep you giggling, wanting to read more and wanting to devour the whole book in one sitting. I absolutely love Emily’s work, she always goes above and beyond and her stories are always so entertaining and never become boring.
Jubilee had a lot happen in her life already, lost the life that she knew and had to become accustom to a different life. She was strong and independent and didn’t have to depend on anyone to protect herself.
They bonded over something so wild but it ended up being the best thing to happen to them. The found love and respect for each other was beautiful. The protection they felt about each other was amazing. Jubilee didn’t fall for Gage just because he was rich or famous, she fell for him for who her truly was and what he represented.
I highly recommend this read if you’re looking for something that will keep you giggling, wanting to read more and wanting to devour the whole book in one sitting. I absolutely love Emily’s work, she always goes above and beyond and her stories are always so entertaining and never become boring.
November 1, 2026
Who knew that a cinnamon roll serial killer would be so very hot? In this he-falls-first-and-harder, the meet-cute is dirty and bloody, and uses prime numbers to stave off hysteria. It's awful, and horrible and funny. You gotta strap in here and hold on for a wild ride.
Jubilee is our FMC, and she is strong and fierce and a survivor. Our MMC is Gage, an internet famous pastry chef, with his own chickens, garden, and fleet of cats. He's also the serial killer from the title.
I loved this story. It's amazingly sweet given the occupations of our couple and the darkness of the overarching story. The romance is so sweet.
5 stars, 5 peppers, I whole-heartedly recommend this story as the 3rd entry in the "Accidentally" series. Please, dear author, continue. I need more of these fun flirty rom-coms.
Jubilee is our FMC, and she is strong and fierce and a survivor. Our MMC is Gage, an internet famous pastry chef, with his own chickens, garden, and fleet of cats. He's also the serial killer from the title.
I loved this story. It's amazingly sweet given the occupations of our couple and the darkness of the overarching story. The romance is so sweet.
5 stars, 5 peppers, I whole-heartedly recommend this story as the 3rd entry in the "Accidentally" series. Please, dear author, continue. I need more of these fun flirty rom-coms.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved this from start to finish! The witty banter was great, the plot spectacular, and the spice was just the right amount. Too often spicy books get lost in the spice and forget the plot but the author here balanced it perfectly to my liking. Jubilee and Gage were a perfect match from the start and the fact that he brought her back out of her shell without smothering her was . I cried when he “rented” her the horse not gonna lie that was the cherry on top for me! As a girly girl who has gone through all the same stages I really connected with Jules and feel the same because my husband has brought me back too! This was my first book by Emily Shore but definitely won’t be my last!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Meet Gage and Jubilee. He’s an influencer chef with a secret. She’s a hacker who is looking for her father. These two have a meet-cute, of sorts. I immediately got lost in this book, I could not put it down. The banter, top notch. The story, amazing. The spice *sigh* yes!! Did I mention the cats?? They have the best personalities. His Nana! Yes!! Their combined channel—another yes! I love his family, I came to like hers better as well. The sense of belonging while still pushing buttons, this girl! I love her individuality and how she gets back to herself. Gage wants the best for her and lets her be in the moment. A perfect opposite-style match. I absolutely love this author and this is another fantastic story. A must read. Spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and stars are 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
October 26, 2026
This book (and series) is PHENOMENAL!!
It is one of the funniest, most well written stories I have read in a very long time and I do not say that lightly! I laughed until I cried at the banter and every time I did my husband made me read it aloud - not an easy feat through my demented laughing! There is plot. There is spice. The banter had me bent over and clapping like a seal! This author is a genius and you haven’t lived until you’ve dabbled in her universe. The pace is great, hooks you from the absolute beginning, gives you ALL the feels… I’m not sure how else to describe this absolute perfection! Just do it. Pick it up and dive right in. You won’t be able to put this book down and you’ll thank yourself for it when you do!
It is one of the funniest, most well written stories I have read in a very long time and I do not say that lightly! I laughed until I cried at the banter and every time I did my husband made me read it aloud - not an easy feat through my demented laughing! There is plot. There is spice. The banter had me bent over and clapping like a seal! This author is a genius and you haven’t lived until you’ve dabbled in her universe. The pace is great, hooks you from the absolute beginning, gives you ALL the feels… I’m not sure how else to describe this absolute perfection! Just do it. Pick it up and dive right in. You won’t be able to put this book down and you’ll thank yourself for it when you do!
October 26, 2026
A baker serial killer? Yes, please!
This was so fun to read! Every character was brilliant. Right down to the cats!
Jubilee and Gage were such a great couple. The chemistry and heat between them was fantastic! Gage was so good to her, especially when she wouldget panic attacks. Jubilee was such a sh*t disturber, in the best of ways! She sure kept Gage on his toes and pressed his buttons every chance she could get. My favourite time was when she moved every piece of silverware one drawer to the left to let him question reality for 20 mins! Diabolical! 🤣🤣 The amount of times that I laughed out loud while reading this. Such great banter, too!
Maisie was a lovable psychopath. And Marzipan was her own star! Such a sweet, sassy, and very selective cat.
Great spice. Great storyline. Great book all around! Do yourself a favour and read this one!
This was so fun to read! Every character was brilliant. Right down to the cats!
Jubilee and Gage were such a great couple. The chemistry and heat between them was fantastic! Gage was so good to her, especially when she wouldget panic attacks. Jubilee was such a sh*t disturber, in the best of ways! She sure kept Gage on his toes and pressed his buttons every chance she could get. My favourite time was when she moved every piece of silverware one drawer to the left to let him question reality for 20 mins! Diabolical! 🤣🤣 The amount of times that I laughed out loud while reading this. Such great banter, too!
Maisie was a lovable psychopath. And Marzipan was her own star! Such a sweet, sassy, and very selective cat.
Great spice. Great storyline. Great book all around! Do yourself a favour and read this one!
October 27, 2026
• This is a review of an advance reader copy received from the author •
Between the funny quips and dialogue and the perfectly cringy adorable romance, I was embarrassingly giddy 90% of the book. The other 10% was eagerly flying through plot that was well-planned out. I absolutely loved book 2, When I Accidentally Summoned a Demon, and went into this being comfortable with the fact that I would always like it most, but…
The plot is next level in comparison to the first two books in the accidentally series. The chemistry is devour-able. Add in 6 cats, a self-identifying psychopath (…it’s not who you think it is…), “morally practical” MCs, and a HEA and you’ve got yourself another successful Emily Shore dark romcom.
Between the funny quips and dialogue and the perfectly cringy adorable romance, I was embarrassingly giddy 90% of the book. The other 10% was eagerly flying through plot that was well-planned out. I absolutely loved book 2, When I Accidentally Summoned a Demon, and went into this being comfortable with the fact that I would always like it most, but…
The plot is next level in comparison to the first two books in the accidentally series. The chemistry is devour-able. Add in 6 cats, a self-identifying psychopath (…it’s not who you think it is…), “morally practical” MCs, and a HEA and you’ve got yourself another successful Emily Shore dark romcom.
October 28, 2026
This book was absolutely amazing with a unique storyline that sucked me from page one. The banter between Jubilee and Gage was top tier and I could not get enough. I laughed til I was crying, wanted to scream at times and the spice was spicy! It is a “medium burn” but didn’t feel than way. Definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy dark romance, dark humor, spice and morally gray characters with golden hearts. I wish there were 200 more pages them!
🖤Morally gray characters
♥️Hacker vs Pastry chef
🖤Cats with adorable names
♥️Found family
🖤fantastic banter
♥️Medium burn
🌶️Spicy
“Three. Fifty-nine. Seven. Eighty-three. Eleven.”
“like the devil wearing a halo.”
“I do my best to spam-filter my brain before it can execute other thoughts.”
“Breakfast is a state of mind.”
“Sitting there like you didn’t just swallow my soul.”
“ I have a hundred and twenty-five pounds and two years on her, and she still scares me more than any monster I’ve ever faced down.”
🖤Morally gray characters
♥️Hacker vs Pastry chef
🖤Cats with adorable names
♥️Found family
🖤fantastic banter
♥️Medium burn
🌶️Spicy
“Three. Fifty-nine. Seven. Eighty-three. Eleven.”
“like the devil wearing a halo.”
“I do my best to spam-filter my brain before it can execute other thoughts.”
“Breakfast is a state of mind.”
“Sitting there like you didn’t just swallow my soul.”
“ I have a hundred and twenty-five pounds and two years on her, and she still scares me more than any monster I’ve ever faced down.”
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ok so like the first ones this is epic. Its hilarious its facts down to the cold hard truth.
"A smartass, sex-on-a-tattooed-meatstick guy getting his steps in. Totally normal for 2 A.M." because the fmc isnt wrong.
So none who knows trauma who had to learn coping skills and helps others learn the same thing because trauma knows no boundaries
“The location is giving felony emo chic, but the runway is shit, so we’ll improvise.”
Join the crazy laugh cry and see how dark things can in fact lead to the brighter things. Absolutely worth the read I cleared it in 8hrs because kids. Also go back an read I kidnapped a mafia boss. Then read summon the demon. Great job Emily shore
"A smartass, sex-on-a-tattooed-meatstick guy getting his steps in. Totally normal for 2 A.M." because the fmc isnt wrong.
So none who knows trauma who had to learn coping skills and helps others learn the same thing because trauma knows no boundaries
“The location is giving felony emo chic, but the runway is shit, so we’ll improvise.”
Join the crazy laugh cry and see how dark things can in fact lead to the brighter things. Absolutely worth the read I cleared it in 8hrs because kids. Also go back an read I kidnapped a mafia boss. Then read summon the demon. Great job Emily shore
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is an ARC review
This book was such a fun bubblegum pink dark romance. While that sounds crazy to say about a dark romance, Gage and Jules are as wholesome as any contemporary romance MCs, minus the murder. Spice was a 3.8 and I’m a sucker for a good brat tamer. While I love the chemistry, which usually is lacking in books that lean more towards insta love, the underlying plot could have had a little more screen time. I don’t think is an area of lack but feel it was intentional to keep this book on the lighter side of dark romance.
Thank you Author Emily Shore for the opportunity to review your work!! Looking forward to more.
This book was such a fun bubblegum pink dark romance. While that sounds crazy to say about a dark romance, Gage and Jules are as wholesome as any contemporary romance MCs, minus the murder. Spice was a 3.8 and I’m a sucker for a good brat tamer. While I love the chemistry, which usually is lacking in books that lean more towards insta love, the underlying plot could have had a little more screen time. I don’t think is an area of lack but feel it was intentional to keep this book on the lighter side of dark romance.
Thank you Author Emily Shore for the opportunity to review your work!! Looking forward to more.
November 1, 2026
Loved this murder meet-cute. I love the idea of a green flag serial unaliver who goes after bad guys. And is a pastry chef with six cats by day?? Both Jubilee and Gage were fascinating characters - honestly, pretty much the entire cast of characters was lovable.
It got a bit darker toward the end as Gage's history is revealed, but this is a *dark* romcom. The author lightened it up with a delightful HEA. I usually don't mind time skips in books, but I was so into these characters, I would have read all the in-between bits.
The banter was top-notch, the spice was spicy, the cats were fluffy, and the pastries were flaky. Kinda want to live in this book.
It got a bit darker toward the end as Gage's history is revealed, but this is a *dark* romcom. The author lightened it up with a delightful HEA. I usually don't mind time skips in books, but I was so into these characters, I would have read all the in-between bits.
The banter was top-notch, the spice was spicy, the cats were fluffy, and the pastries were flaky. Kinda want to live in this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
While not my favorite in the Accidentally series, it was still a very good read. There’s some messed up stuff happening here and it’s not the serial killer part. At one point, I had a theory and that turned out to be correct. Gage is all kinds of swooney and a great main character. His family, when Jubilee is introduced to them, is a riot. Jubilee becoming a bada*s was a joy to read. That whole kidnap scene was hilarious. From original name calling to hilarious to heartbreaking, I enjoyed reading this story.
October 22, 2026
Omg this book was amazing i loved it so much i wish there would come a sequel it had everything i love i laughed i sat at the edge of my seat i lost a of sleep over because i couldn’t put the book down and just had to keep reading till the point that my kindle hit me in the face because i fell asleep with it in my hand 😂 go order this book at read it its amazing it has cat and a serial killer (that’s also a cat dad) like omg and baked goods what more can you want i can’t say anything else but i love this book
Review of advance copy received from Author
Having read a previous book by this author i fell over myself when the arc was announced for this.
Gage is an influencer pasty chef, cat dad...and a serial killer!
Jubilee is a horse girlie at heart, but hides under dark dyed hair, big hoodies and carries a switchblade, because, well... men!
Their meet cute is literally like no other youll ever read. He is a complete cinnamon roll and will do anything for her, well as much as she lets him anyway.
A perfectionist and an agent of chaos! It's hilarious, adorable, spicy and is complete with the story twist that has your jaw on the floor!
Gage is an influencer pasty chef, cat dad...and a serial killer!
Jubilee is a horse girlie at heart, but hides under dark dyed hair, big hoodies and carries a switchblade, because, well... men!
Their meet cute is literally like no other youll ever read. He is a complete cinnamon roll and will do anything for her, well as much as she lets him anyway.
A perfectionist and an agent of chaos! It's hilarious, adorable, spicy and is complete with the story twist that has your jaw on the floor!
October 26, 2026
If your looking for a meet cute, cinnamon roll MMC with a side of vigilante justice this book is for you! FMC Jubilee just crashes into MMC Gage’s life like a wrecking ball . Gage (MMC) is a social media pastry chef, cat dad and control freak. Jubilee (FMC) is a hacker who breaks thru his control one coffee coaster at a time. Each one of the books in this series gets better and better . Perfect read for those who loves a meet cute mixed with some 🔪🔪 and an MMC who only allows the FMC to break down his walls
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2026
Im loving this series. The banter, humor and darkness drew me in from the start. And Jubilee is one of my favorite characters to date. Her humor, bratty behavior and all round personality was the icing on the cupcake.
And I love cupcakes!
Gage is the perfect book boyfriend, hot, cinnamon roll energy with killer instincts, but his obsession with Jubilee tugged at my heartstrings and made me swoon, ALOT!.
Beautifully written, fun and engaging read, cant wait to read more like this...
This author definitely writes some of the most engaging and fun reads ive read this year.
And I love cupcakes!
Gage is the perfect book boyfriend, hot, cinnamon roll energy with killer instincts, but his obsession with Jubilee tugged at my heartstrings and made me swoon, ALOT!.
Beautifully written, fun and engaging read, cant wait to read more like this...
This author definitely writes some of the most engaging and fun reads ive read this year.
October 27, 2026
Loved this dark romcom!
Emily has done it again! Jubilee is a bartender and hacker who crosses paths with a hot stranger who jokes about being a serial killer. Minutes later she is attacked and kills her attacker. Gage comes up just after and then helps her bury the body. I loved this dark romcom! So much good spice and suspense with a lot of laughs! There was a great twist in there too!
Emily shore has made the transition from amazing monster smut to dark comedy seamlessly! She is by far one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
Emily has done it again! Jubilee is a bartender and hacker who crosses paths with a hot stranger who jokes about being a serial killer. Minutes later she is attacked and kills her attacker. Gage comes up just after and then helps her bury the body. I loved this dark romcom! So much good spice and suspense with a lot of laughs! There was a great twist in there too!
Emily shore has made the transition from amazing monster smut to dark comedy seamlessly! She is by far one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!
October 28, 2026
OMG! This Book!
Ok so this book is definitely in the dark range and deals with lots of harder to handle themes. I normally stay away from darker themes books as my life has had enough dark but something about this book drew me in.
It also turned me away for a few days for some reason. Just a strong feeling that I didn’t want to start it. I went to something adorable and fluffy and came back to this one.
This book also has EPIC levels of humor and banter between the two main characters.
I seriously giggled so much in this book and it definitely fits the dark rom-com label.
I highly recommend this one
Ok so this book is definitely in the dark range and deals with lots of harder to handle themes. I normally stay away from darker themes books as my life has had enough dark but something about this book drew me in.
It also turned me away for a few days for some reason. Just a strong feeling that I didn’t want to start it. I went to something adorable and fluffy and came back to this one.
This book also has EPIC levels of humor and banter between the two main characters.
I seriously giggled so much in this book and it definitely fits the dark rom-com label.
I highly recommend this one
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