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Cash Bar #1

Laced with Fear

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A NOTORIOUS DEVILS SPINOFF SERIES —

Ginger knows evil. She’s looked it straight in the eye. Now, she is determined to overcome her fears—one day at a time.

Her life began again, with a second chance at love.

Snake, the president of the Notorious Devils, understands guilt. Every time he looks at his pregnant wife, that guilt threatens to consume him.

He’s a new man now. A changed man—or at least that’s what he tells himself.

*Recommended for readers 18+ due to, Violence, Language, Sexual Assault Situations, and Sexual Content.

378 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 23, 2018

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Hayley Faiman

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Hayley Faiman was born and raised in the Central Valley of California. She and her husband met when they were still in High School. They were married a few years later. They lived in Oregon while her husband was in the US Coast Guard. After living in Hill Country, Texas, for eight years and three years in East Texas, they now call North Carolina home and spend their time with their two teenage sons at all their events, screaming from the stands as they swim their hearts out!

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Profile Image for Crystal.
335 reviews
April 20, 2018
Oh Prescott Snake Gordon! You sexy, controlling, sweet, rough, protective, dangerous man. I thought I had found my favorite Notorious Devil, Bates Sniper Lukin, in the second book of the original series. Then Hayley gave us this amazing spin off series and here you are. You are now my number one Devil.
I can’t rave enough about this first book in the Cash Bar series. Anyone who has followed the Notorious Devils series has met Snake and Ginger, and we’ve been anxiously awaiting their full story. But have no fear, if you haven’t read the original series (which BTW you definitely should), you can jump right in to this book and meet all of these seriously swoon-worthy alphas.
This book had danger, suspense, sweet moments, sexy-time and so much more. Hayley set the story line for the following books and the danger and trouble these Devils will soon see themselves in to protect not only their Old Ladies, but so many more women. I’m waiting on pins and needles for the next book.
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2,022 reviews17 followers
April 3, 2020
Omg ! What a great story.I am really loving this series and Snake and Peaches story was so heartfelt.

This story had so much going on that I was glued to the pages the entire time from beginning to end.The story was filled with drama, suspense,surprises and so much more.We loved it!

I have say that my heart went out to Peaches as what should have been the happiest time in her life was more like a nightmare but, she was a trooper though it all.So much suspense and intrigue....

Omg ! And Pres made my heart melt every time he was with is daughter especially during their hospital stay.Heart melting yet again!

Snake and Peaches are just super hot together! The sexual content was highly erotic and just kept getting hotter and hotter and this couple were definitely making up for lost time.Holy friggin Fanning !

I always pick a favorite character but, this time around its to hard to chose but, Peaches and Snake are my favorites.

Peaches just loved her.I loved so many things about Peaches her determination to stay strong,how love-able she was,her kindness, that she was sexy,feisty,caring,and I loved how she was so strong to overcome the things she was forced to endure definitely someone to admire.


Snake was possessive, dominate,sexy as he**,caring,love-able,scary as heck and I loved the dark side of him. Omg ! I want a man like Snake for myself especially how he was with his wife and child as they always came first and he would lay down his life to save theirs.

"Just made me even fall more in love with his character!"

They most heart melting moment for me was Snakes first interaction with his newborn daughter."I think I cried!" So touching.....

I loved the story from beginning to end .I loved how determined Snake was to get back the women he loves.The story was about healing ,love and betrayals and the bones of it was about hate and prejudices of a bunch of hateful radicals determined to spread their hate causing the story to suspenseful and keep you on edge the entire time.The story made you laugh ,cry, and broke your heart for the pain that Peaches suffered and I loved the cast of characters and I have to say Free became a favorite also.All those thing made it an engaging as well as an amazing read for us.This is the kind of story that becomes ones favorite read and one to be re-read over and over again and never tire of.I was still thinking about this story hours later thinking about all my favorite parts of the story and for me when that happens you know that the author created and amazing story for us to get lost in yet again.


Haley is one of my favorite story tellers and for me and has become a author on my auto buy list and she never disappoints.One of the other things I just love about her is she takes the time to interact with her fans as much as she can which makes me just love her more as she is just and awesome storyteller.

We also loved seeing a few of the other brothers hook up and find women of the own who will be needing a strong sexy biker to protect them and we will enjoy seeing what will become of them next.

Another amazing tale from cover to cover!

Looking forward to the next tale this summer !

5 Amazing stars from us
Profile Image for Britt Chaotic Creatives.
1,414 reviews94 followers
April 19, 2018
Laced With Fear is nonstop action packed from start to finish. Every time I thought “AH HA! Now they’ve got the bad guys” *BAM* I’d be hit with something else that left my mouth hanging open. I was constantly on edge the entire time I was reading and I floved it! Between the suspense and the incredible romance I’m not sure I even blinked while I devoured every single page.

Not only was this story action packed with romance that will completely sweep you off your feet it also has some of the greatest characters I’ve ever read. They’re real, not perfect. Both Ginger and Prescott aka snake have scars and flaws and that serves to only make them better. You could feel every emotion coming from them. From pure love to every ounce of fear and worry. They had me completely wrapped up in their world. I’m dying for more!
Profile Image for Tammy Cole.
368 reviews11 followers
April 23, 2018
I was beyond excited when Hayley announced a spin off series! No one can write a MC Series like her. I loved Ginger and Snake. This was really a fast paced book that had me hooked. I loved reading about their marriage and how they worked through obstacles. Snake is definitely hooked on his Georgia Peach and isn't ashamed at all. This is a great set up to a series that I know will have me hooked. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Profile Image for Lory.
56 reviews1 follower
April 25, 2018
Warning!! Was a solid four stars until....Spoilers below

WTH? You turn a great Hero into a disgusting POS that perpetrated the same type of sexual violence on a woman that he was so outraged had been done to his heroine! Ruined the H and his club that also took their turns multiple times!! One star because I had to and because for most of the book I loved the Hero.
Profile Image for Brandy Roberts.
2,082 reviews62 followers
April 23, 2018
I really loved Laced with fear it can be read as a standalone but if you want to see when the couple make an appearance it would be in Rough and ready it's part of the Notorious Devils MC that is a series that are must binge reads . Hayley Faiman is one of my top favorite authors love everything that she writes her books always need to be in my kindle . This is story that I was so happy to see be written and of course I wasn't disappointed , loved the characters and the story line drew me in till the very end . With alot of twists and turns things I didn't see coming parts that me made me sad , mad , happy , and in need of cold shower because this had ALOT of steam . Pluse we got a short story in the end that I was happy to see can't wait to see characters in the Cash Bar find their own happy ending .
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hero=10 heroine=10 secondary characters=10 Chemistry=10 steam=10
romance=10 humor=3 darkness level=4 action=5 mystery=5
enjoyment=10 angst=3 story line=10 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing=10
cover=10 stars= 5
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book= yes
would I read future books by this author=yes
Profile Image for Alphas Do It Better Book Blog .
3,678 reviews97 followers
April 25, 2018
4 stars

Laced with Fear was my first foray into the world of Hayley Faiman's Devils MC and it completely fed my MC addiction. While this book is a spin off of her earlier series, it can definitely be read as a stand alone.

Ginger experienced real fear and evil and it made her question everything about her life, including her worth. How could anyone ever want to be with her after all she's endured? Running away from the life she built seemed like her only option.

But Prescott "Snake" isn't about to let her disappear from his life. He feels somewhat responsible for her pain but even more than that, he wants to be responsible for her happiness. He loves his "Georgia Peach" and he's going to get her back. It won't be easy but Snake is going to fight to rebuild a life for them both.

Ginger and Prescott are tired of living in fear and despite their many scars, they decide to face the future and their demons head on. This book is a thrill ride full of twists and turns and just when you think they've slayed the dragon that many headed beast just pops back up again. They are a beautifully flawed couple and I loved their love story. I can't wait to see Free, Crooner, and Motörhead's tumble into love. Great book and I look forward to many more by this author.

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Profile Image for Keeana Estrada.
Author 15 books148 followers
May 10, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6 addictive stars!!

This book is hypnotically, addictive, intense,spellbinding, Hayley delivers a poetically, Raw, emotional, decadent, story about love and healing! My heart my fluttering with all these different emotions!!


Hayley slayed this story it was everything the characters their development I felt it I became them no one writes MC like Hayley, it was deep and unparalleled, it takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, throw in hot sexy, alpha bikers that are wickedly delicious and make you weak in the knees so get those one-click fingers ready!!
Profile Image for Tiffany Readz.
2,020 reviews52 followers
April 25, 2018
Lots of S-E-X and Other Stuff

Whew! There is so much going on in this book, I don't think I can give it a proper review without spoiling the various story lines.

Snake is the president of a Notorious Devils MC club up in Canada. We've met him here and there in the Notorious Devils series and now him and his boys are getting books of thier own. He is married to Ginger, who has been to hell and back a few months ago. Honestly, I don't remember the Ginger story line in past books, but Hayley Faiman does a nice job of filling in the blanks for her readers.

Like the other books, there is always someone after the club and thier woman and this book isn't an exception. Snake has to keep Ginger safe, as well as his club, all the while trying to figure out who in the heck is after them.

I liked Ginger and Snake as a couple, however they sure seemed to think they could fix everything with sex and quickly found out that wasn't going to work. While I admired Ginger's strength, she was driving me nuts taking her safety so lightly, over and over again.

The book is well written and can be read as a stand alone. Along with Snake, we meet his MC brothers and thier old ladies and girlfriends. Hayley Faiman is the master at reeling you in by setting the next book up,which she does yet again. Abe and Eseme are next and I'll be there to see what is going to happen with them.

Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.


Profile Image for Renee Entress.
5,588 reviews77 followers
April 27, 2018
4 star

I was pulled right into this story. This story contains heartbreak, pain, lies, secrets, betrayal, danger, and suspense.

If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first as this is a spin off series of the below series:
Rough and Rowdy (Notorious Devils MC, #1)
Rough and Raw (Notorious Devils MC, #2)
Rough and Rugged (Notorious Devils MC #3)
Rough and Ruthless (Notorious Devils MC #4)
Rough and Ready (Notorious Devils MC #5)
Rough and Rich (Notorious Devils MC #6)
Rough and Real (Notorious Devils MC #7)

This is Ginger and Snake‘s story. Snake is the president of a MC. If you have read Notorious devils series (listed above) already you have met him. Ginger and Snake are married but went through some nasty business some months back and they are still dealing with the fall out. You get the danger and suspense you expect with a MC book. The men have to protect their woman but it’s easier when you know where and who the danger is coming from. In this case they don’t know. So, you have the edge of fear but from who or what you will have to read to understand and figure out. Will they be able to figure out he danger before they lose everything? Or will they lose no matter what?

I loved these characters and the side characters. I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.

I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from this author.
Profile Image for Sue.
1,945 reviews24 followers
April 28, 2018
What can I say? I love all of this author's biker books...they have hard-as-nails storylines, violent action, strong women, tough guys who have a soft side to them and just nonstop edge-of-your-seat thrills.
Snake and Ginger had a ton of obstacles in their way to an HEA but it was definitely an adventure getting there. Some things that happen near the end of the book were a bit too extreme for me and were almost out of character but I guess I understand why this was necessary. Apart from that hiccup, I loved the rest of the book as well as the short story prequel before it and the short extra story after the main book about another new couple. Looking forward to Cash Bar Book 2 now...looks to be awesome!

***** 4.5 ***** "no more living in fear" stars
Profile Image for Janna ♥ I'm A Sweet And Sassy Book Whore ♥.
1,842 reviews211 followers
April 27, 2018
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Laced with Fear is the first book in the Cash Bar series and is a spin-off of the Notorious MC series. I really liked this one a lot; I didn’t want to put it down. Snake and Ginger’s story will pull you in and have you on the edge of your seat. Laced with Fear is packed with action, suspense, angst and everything in between. Be prepared to need some relief when you are done because some of those sex scenes, well all I can say is HOT DAMN!

I love that we are getting a new series because I am a big fan of Hayley Faiman’s books. I have a feeling this will be another one of hers that I will not only devour but read again and again.
Profile Image for Patricia (Spellbound Stories Trish) .
2,818 reviews116 followers
January 12, 2019
What I loved about Ginger and Snakes story is it started at the end of the beginning! They’d already met, fallen in love but the story starts at one of the darkest times of Gingers life even though it should be the happiest! Though I’ve jumped around the series I’m glad I came back to where it all started and got an insight into the infinite love that ginger and snake have! This MC is one of my faves and I love how intense and fierce the men are but more importantly I love their strong old ladies!
Profile Image for Teresa Lara.
3,466 reviews52 followers
April 24, 2018
loved this series and President and Gingers amazing beautiful intense action packed love story.Thanks for Abe and Esme Lil short
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740 reviews26 followers
April 12, 2024
Yes

I love a book that can tick me off and make me yell at the characters! I would have liked more story and less sex.
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2,113 reviews74 followers
April 28, 2018
Hayley had me hooked with her Notorious Devils MC and Russian Bratva series, so I couldn't wait to begin this series spin-off series. I so loved Ginger. So strong to have come out the other side of the nightmare she made it through. And I loved Snake for being by her side. Together they are off the charts combustible. Their story is like a roller coaster ride of emotions. One I loved and hated when it ended. I can't wait to read more of this series.

I give Laced with Fear 4 hearts!
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503 reviews15 followers
May 1, 2018
Good

I enjoyed this quite a bit, this is a spin-off series of the Notorious Devils books. This focuses on Ginger and Snake and all the crap that’s trying to keep them from their HEA
Profile Image for Smiler The Avid Reader.
441 reviews10 followers
January 20, 2023
A hard one to digest.

Spoilers**

I really liked this story, until about the fourth quarter. It veered off with the violence. No trigger warning of sexual violence (on page) was announced at the beginning of the book or on Amazon. For me personally, it wasn’t a trigger, but it might’ve been for someone else.
I don’t know what the author was thinking. Writing Free did what he did to a prisoner, when his girlfriend had killed herself after being Sexually assaulted……WTF!
I love to know the thought process behind decision? Also we’re meant to read about Free in Book three, and like him, knowing what he did to another woman. I understand within their ‘world’ the violence etc, it’s part and parcel of these types of books BUT that was a step too far IMO.
There was also poetic license given to the premmie baby storyline and the medicine and care a baby of that gestation would generally require. It could’ve been plausible, except that it was written she was a good weight for her gestation. This meant her lungs would not have been developed enough to need only a little bit of oxygen and not need a feeding tube. (I had twins myself at 32 weeks, one weighed 3lb 3oz and one 4lb, both needed more medical intervention due lung development of their gestational age, it’s not based on weight as such). I’m probably being a bit picky though 🫣

Such a shame as I was really enjoying the book up until fourth quarter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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5,390 reviews119 followers
August 24, 2018
Spunky N Sassy Rating: 5.0

~~~~~~~~~~Julie's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~

This book blew me away. Ginger and Snake had a great few months until she was kidnapped. She doesn’t think she is good enough for him. She thinks she is dirty. Snake is done waiting. He wants his woman home. Ginger doesn’t fight him and surrenders completely. With the Aryans claiming to take her again, Snake will not let his guard down. Can these two ever get any peace?? Who can Snake trust? This threat will destroy them if they don’t eliminate them forever. Beautiful read. Excellent storyline.

~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~

This book truly pulled so much emotion from me. Ginger and Snake fight no only each other but evil that surrounds their club. Ginger is such an amazingly strong woman, even when she doesn't feel that way. She has been to hell and back and the only person who gives her more strength is Snake and he will do anything to keep her safe and happy. Their relationship really evolves throughout this book. This book was at times hard to read because of what the characters are going through. I found throughout this book that the story just pulls you in and you fall in love and hate with the characters. I can't wait for what Hayley Faiman's next book.
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1,736 reviews15 followers
January 20, 2025
OMG this series is sure to be a jaw dropping awesome series. This book I though would take me a bit to get through but I flew through the pages. I couldn't put it down and I gobbled up the pages. Hayley really outdid herself and anything I have read by her yet with this book.

This couple, man my heart went out to them. They just couldn't catch a break and the poor women that they encounter. The men in this series are tough, alpha, men that come off as hard asses but underneath it all they have such caring sides to those that need it. They will do whatever they have to in order to protect the women they consider to belong in their MC family.

The pain and devastation that they have to experience and work through. The constant threats that come at them. The suspense and intrigue in this book. There is so much and you will not be able to put this book down. You will be hooked. I can't wait for the next in this series. This might just be my most highly anticipated series yet.
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592 reviews77 followers
April 25, 2018
I forgot how much I miss Hayley’s MC books! This book was so good!!!! It was full of 😱moments...no spoilers...but the knife scene...I almost swallowed my tongue and had a heart attack!
Peaches!!!!! Loved her but she was stupid and I wanted to strangle her! She is so precious and has been through so much and she so deserved her HEA!
Snake...holy moly! His libido would have killed me😂He could screw like a teenager man! Hot hot hot sex! The story was so good though and l so enjoyed this! They were truly meant to be and it was a beautiful thing!
I just love Hayley, she is one of my top authors!!!
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Author 0 books145 followers
February 14, 2019
Dark and gritty

Another good read by this writer . I have to admit I read cash bar 4 first and loved it so I started on this one . I think I missed some things from the original series since this one is a spinoff. At the very beginning Ginger had already had some major issues. Now I wish I had read them in order so if you can’t take the gritty and dark . If you like MC’s and you don’t have triggers I recommend you start at the beginning .
16 reviews
May 5, 2018
Extremely Disappointed

I was ready to give this story a 5. Honestly, I wish I would have never read the last 2 chapters. I will not be reading anymore. Rape is NEVER okay. All I'm left with after reading this is a disappointment.
Profile Image for Susan.
966 reviews19 followers
September 18, 2019
Loved

Definently my favorite out of all Hayleys books. Nothing but excitement and sex. Absolutely love Snake 🐍 and Ginger. Can't wait for more.
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2,832 reviews44 followers
April 25, 2018
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Laced with Fear was an awesome 5 star read.
I was so excited to get my hands on this book. This is a spin off of the Notorious Devils series.

Snake (Prescott) is the president of the Notorious Devils MC. He met Ginger when she came to run her uncles bar. Ginger has been through heck and back when she was kidnapped and physically abused. Snake is determined to get his woman back and gives her the space she needed. Now he’s ready to bring her back home where she belongs.

Ginger is hesitant at first but Snake’s so great with her and is so loving and protective. When threatening letters start coming she tries to keep it a secret, but that doesn’t go so well. When Snake finds out he’s livid and gets extra protective of her. Will he be able to keep Ginger safe?

Be prepared for a heck of a ride with several twist and turns. Once I started I couldn't put it down. I had to see what was coming next. These two were perfect for each other, I loved Ginger’s strength and sassiness. Hayley Faiman has once again pulled me right in and shocked and thrilled me with her writing. There are some very hot and steamy sex scenes as well. I was also excited to see that there was a short story included at the end. If your looking for a great read with so much packed into it, 1-click and get started today.

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677 reviews9 followers
April 25, 2018
I have read the first series The Notorious Devils and this is a new chapter spin-off so. I was waiting and not patiently to get my greedy hands on this book. It is well written and I loved the people so very much. There is such a draw I have to MC books and this one is no different. I enjoyed reading about the MC family and their loved ones. Laced With Fear is an action-packed romantic suspense that will keep you engages as well on the edge of your seat. This is the story of Ginger and Snake (Prescott).

Ginger and Snake meet when she came to run the Cash Bar for her uncle. Snake is the president of the MC and runs it like he is large and in charge. He is demanding and intimidating, but by this man loves Ginger. He is possessive to a point bordering OCD, though I get his reason for it.

Ginger has been through hell and back because of the kidnapping and everything she went through. She is strong and confident and has a man that adores the ground she walks on. I loved her sassy and upfront attitude. She doesn't let anyone dictate how she should be even when she should sometimes.

Now that Snake has Ginger back everything appears to be smooth. Is it really though? She starts getting letters that are threatening and pictures as well. She wants to be strong and fearless. Not the fear get to her.

I loved this book. I was constantly waiting for the shoe to drop. I felt like I was the one looking over my shoulder getting that hair on the back of your neck standing because you feel something isn't right. Just when you think everything is great we are hit with more twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I liked the gritty feel of this book. I absolutely look forward to more from this series.




Profile Image for Jennifer Pierson.
11.7k reviews188 followers
April 22, 2018
The utterly brilliant Hayley Faiman has done it again with her new Notorious Devils spin-off series, Laced with Fear, the first book in the Cash Bar series. First of all, she started out with Part 1 (a Prequel) giving us a brief rundown of Ginger & Snake before their marriage in Laced with Fear, and I absolutely LOVED that. It didn't give many details, so I had no idea what was in store for them when this story began. Ginger is a super strong heroine, who survive evil horrors that no woman should ever have to experience. But the fear is always at the back of her mind lurking. And that's what makes this realistic, because in real life, something like she went through, doesn't go away over night. Snake, the President of the Notorious Devils in their neck of the woods, is filled with guilt every time he looks at his wife from some of his questionable decisions. There's an entertaining cast of foul mouthed secondaries that add more depth, and humor to the story. There's a ton of action, because every time I thought things were calming down, BAM! More chaos came out of the wood works with guns blazing, which means there were twists around every corner having me acting like the foul mouth bikers with all of my f-bombs dropping! And I don't want to forget the sexy times that lit the sheets on fire between Snake & Ginger, or the angst filled moments as some of the horrors come to light! I CANNOT WAIT for the next masterpiece to come out in this new series, and I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!
2,293 reviews91 followers
April 24, 2018
The start of the book has a short prologue that explains who and what the lead characters are and what has happened to them. This this leads immediately into the current time and the events that are happening in this moment. So even if this is the first book by this author that you have read, like me, it doesn't matter however I do want to go back and read her other books because I enjoyed this book so much.

Prescott, aka Snake, Gordon is the president of The Notorious Devils MC and Ginger's partner. Having met the first day Ginger visited her uncle to help with his bar, she and Snake immediately feel a sizzling chemistry between them. Time and traumatic events change everything.

I found the banter between the two lead characters to be fun as well as sexy. They also have a'real life' feel, even in this drama filled story, that is very appealing and adds that closeness where you really feel you know them well. There are many other characters that are appealing too, I certainly hope they get to have their stories told too.

This title is perfect for this story, not that you are fearful all of the time but you definitely feel fearful as well excited, happy, angry, confused, disappointed and a variety of other emotions in this fantastic story. This author really knows how to pull readers in so they feel a part of the story.

As an extra treat we get a short story included at the end..you'll have to read it to find out more though! 😉



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