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Hush Hush Duet #2
Say Yes
I broke all the rules.
He knows my true self.
Our relationship is far from a game.
I've never felt this close to a man.
James Riviera is everything I never knew I wanted. Powerful, sexy, alluring, and completely mine.
Now he wants to make me his wife.
I only have to say yes and I'll have forever, but forever isn't as lasting as people believe.
He knows my true self.
Our relationship is far from a game.
I've never felt this close to a man.
James Riviera is everything I never knew I wanted. Powerful, sexy, alluring, and completely mine.
Now he wants to make me his wife.
I only have to say yes and I'll have forever, but forever isn't as lasting as people believe.
215 pages, Paperback
First published February 22, 2020
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About the author
Lucia Franco
28 books4,280 followersLucia Franco has written over a dozen romance novels. Her emotional stories often include an age gap and forbidden love.
Her novel Hush Hush was a finalist in the RWA 2019 Stiletto Contest. Her novels have been translated into several languages.
Lucia resides in South Florida with her husband, two boys, and five pets. She was a competitive athlete for over ten years – a gymnast and cheerleader – which heavily inspired the Off Balance series. When she isn’t writing, you can find her at the beach getting slammed by waves or wandering through her butterfly garden.
Her novel Hush Hush was a finalist in the RWA 2019 Stiletto Contest. Her novels have been translated into several languages.
Lucia resides in South Florida with her husband, two boys, and five pets. She was a competitive athlete for over ten years – a gymnast and cheerleader – which heavily inspired the Off Balance series. When she isn’t writing, you can find her at the beach getting slammed by waves or wandering through her butterfly garden.
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January 28, 2021
4 Forever Stars ⭐
"Emotionally, sexually, physically connecting to another person, these are the three basic needs a person with a beating heart seeks every day. You can't have one and not the other."
It has taken years for James and Aubrey to achieve the happiness they have from a very rocky beginning. In ‘Say Yes’ we get to revisit my all-time favourite couple, but there is trouble in paradise. They overcame many obstacles to be together (you must read Hush Hush) to understand the sacrifices that got them here. Their passion has not waned, and their love has continued to grow.
"He makes the floozy in me flare to life and want to pounce.
Like right now. Just at first glance he made my heart drop and my pussy wet for him.
I swear, the older he gets, the hotter he gets."
Most imagine that love and marriage go hand in hand. Yet many are content and satisfied without a piece a paper that defines their relationship. This is all good if both partners agree. But what happens when they don’t, and they find themselves an impasse?
This book was amazing, and I am thrilled that Lucia Franco managed to maintain the standard that Hush Hush achieved. I loved the level of rawness and honesty this book displayed. It allowed us to peak into the lives of James and Aubrey, and to experience the love and insecurities when two people want different things. It required empathy, understanding and faith to face their issues and to remain true to the people they held dear. As expected, the love scenes were to die for and Say Yes was the perfect conclusion to their love story.
"We're an unlikely pair with him being thirty-plus years older than me, yet we couldn't seem more perfect for each other."
"Emotionally, sexually, physically connecting to another person, these are the three basic needs a person with a beating heart seeks every day. You can't have one and not the other."
It has taken years for James and Aubrey to achieve the happiness they have from a very rocky beginning. In ‘Say Yes’ we get to revisit my all-time favourite couple, but there is trouble in paradise. They overcame many obstacles to be together (you must read Hush Hush) to understand the sacrifices that got them here. Their passion has not waned, and their love has continued to grow.
"He makes the floozy in me flare to life and want to pounce.
Like right now. Just at first glance he made my heart drop and my pussy wet for him.
I swear, the older he gets, the hotter he gets."
Most imagine that love and marriage go hand in hand. Yet many are content and satisfied without a piece a paper that defines their relationship. This is all good if both partners agree. But what happens when they don’t, and they find themselves an impasse?
This book was amazing, and I am thrilled that Lucia Franco managed to maintain the standard that Hush Hush achieved. I loved the level of rawness and honesty this book displayed. It allowed us to peak into the lives of James and Aubrey, and to experience the love and insecurities when two people want different things. It required empathy, understanding and faith to face their issues and to remain true to the people they held dear. As expected, the love scenes were to die for and Say Yes was the perfect conclusion to their love story.
"We're an unlikely pair with him being thirty-plus years older than me, yet we couldn't seem more perfect for each other."
May 23, 2023
4 stars
As soon as I finished Hush Hush, I jumped right into Say Yes, and I’m so glad I did. This one was much more my speed LOL! Such a fantastic age-gap romance and the story was fire! I loved getting more of Aubrey and James. I feel like we need a Natalie story now… maybe one day!
As soon as I finished Hush Hush, I jumped right into Say Yes, and I’m so glad I did. This one was much more my speed LOL! Such a fantastic age-gap romance and the story was fire! I loved getting more of Aubrey and James. I feel like we need a Natalie story now… maybe one day!
March 13, 2020
Unnecessary, but ok!
December 28, 2022
No review because I'm lazy. But this was the perfect cherry on top of an already amazing story. Loved getting more of these two
February 25, 2020
4.75 delectable stars for James & Aubrey!
If you know and love Lucia’s writing then I don’t even have to tell you how badly you need to read Say Yes! I was hoping we would get more of James & Aubrey—boy did Lucia not disappoint!
Pure fire, and no one does age gap like this girl right here! Slay, Queen! Sooo consuming!
If you know and love Lucia’s writing then I don’t even have to tell you how badly you need to read Say Yes! I was hoping we would get more of James & Aubrey—boy did Lucia not disappoint!
Pure fire, and no one does age gap like this girl right here! Slay, Queen! Sooo consuming!
February 25, 2020
I can’t believe I read this considering I hated hush hush
I guess my only excuse is that I wanted to see where natalies story was heading and let me tell you it’s a let down “rolls eyes”
Can I ask what happened to Lucia Franco? Did the women have a break down and forget how to write
Where is the chick who fucking wrote balance
She was honestly the queen of taboo because this story isn’t even the first one wasn’t not really
Who gives a fuck about to chicks who have sex all the time because there no prudes no there in there prime enjoying life baby so suck it up.
That’s literally how they talk yeah okay girl we get it your a real
One who likes to fuck.
And what was it with the scene where there all in the bed face timing and lolzzzz they all just got done having sex.
It’s supper hilarious James is a zaddy roll my fucking eyes okay bruh
Lollll remember Reese wen we had that threesome it was hella hot man yeah it was dude so hot lolz man lets fist bump
How old are they?
To be honest I wish she’d just write better than this
I guess my only excuse is that I wanted to see where natalies story was heading and let me tell you it’s a let down “rolls eyes”
Can I ask what happened to Lucia Franco? Did the women have a break down and forget how to write
Where is the chick who fucking wrote balance
She was honestly the queen of taboo because this story isn’t even the first one wasn’t not really
Who gives a fuck about to chicks who have sex all the time because there no prudes no there in there prime enjoying life baby so suck it up.
That’s literally how they talk yeah okay girl we get it your a real
One who likes to fuck.
And what was it with the scene where there all in the bed face timing and lolzzzz they all just got done having sex.
It’s supper hilarious James is a zaddy roll my fucking eyes okay bruh
Lollll remember Reese wen we had that threesome it was hella hot man yeah it was dude so hot lolz man lets fist bump
How old are they?
To be honest I wish she’d just write better than this
February 25, 2020
For those of you who couldn’t get enough of Aubrey and James you’ll get a whole lot more of them in Say Yes. This novella is the conclusion to Hush Hush.
James loves Aubrey in a way he’s never felt before. The way he talks to her is breathtaking and oh so sexy. Their chemistry is explosive. Their passion and connection to one another is insatiable.
“We’re going to feel every bit, so we never forget who we belong to.”
Is it possible to fall even harder for James?
James is ready to take the next step but there’s one thing standing in the way. Will they work through their differences and find a way to make it work?
Once again, Lucia delivers a beautiful story. One that will hook you in from the beginning and at the end leave you begging for more.
James loves Aubrey in a way he’s never felt before. The way he talks to her is breathtaking and oh so sexy. Their chemistry is explosive. Their passion and connection to one another is insatiable.
“We’re going to feel every bit, so we never forget who we belong to.”
Is it possible to fall even harder for James?
James is ready to take the next step but there’s one thing standing in the way. Will they work through their differences and find a way to make it work?
Once again, Lucia delivers a beautiful story. One that will hook you in from the beginning and at the end leave you begging for more.
October 3, 2020
3 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was alright. It was a lot of sex and not much else. I still didn’t feel like I had the full closure I was hoping for but I would call it a HEA. It was a little too mushy for my liking too. I feel like a Debbie downer saying all this because I didn’t hate it — I just didn’t love it either 🤷🏻♀️
This is a continuation from Hush, Hush and kind of like an extended epilogue, but you need to read that book before this one to follow along. It starts and they’re in love and there aren’t any additional triggers in this book other than the
Overall Opinion: This was alright. It was a lot of sex and not much else. I still didn’t feel like I had the full closure I was hoping for but I would call it a HEA. It was a little too mushy for my liking too. I feel like a Debbie downer saying all this because I didn’t hate it — I just didn’t love it either 🤷🏻♀️
This is a continuation from Hush, Hush and kind of like an extended epilogue, but you need to read that book before this one to follow along. It starts and they’re in love and there aren’t any additional triggers in this book other than the
June 10, 2020
I LOVED ENTERING AUBREY AND JAMES WORLD AGAIN.
I’m so happy I savored this one. Worth it.
When I read the first novel, Hush. I was scandalized by the age difference (which I love!!) I was like hmmm 30+ year age difference how would that work?? My god. She sure showed me how it worked and man did it go smoothly down my throat. After I had a little experience of my own with a 30+ year age gap. Very erotic and so worth it. Loved this read. Love how James was truly devoted to Aubrey and she to him. No ex wife drama nor any intense scene from outsiders just us tagging along experiencing them grow as a couple. For James being 56 years old he is very much dreamy. Sigh.
I’m so happy I savored this one. Worth it.
When I read the first novel, Hush. I was scandalized by the age difference (which I love!!) I was like hmmm 30+ year age difference how would that work?? My god. She sure showed me how it worked and man did it go smoothly down my throat. After I had a little experience of my own with a 30+ year age gap. Very erotic and so worth it. Loved this read. Love how James was truly devoted to Aubrey and she to him. No ex wife drama nor any intense scene from outsiders just us tagging along experiencing them grow as a couple. For James being 56 years old he is very much dreamy. Sigh.
August 6, 2023
i loved james and aubrey when reading ‘hush hush’ and now i finally get to see how things are going for them these days
although everything between them is going good, james wants to take the next step, marriage. aubrey knowing how easily the people you love can be taken from you, is nervous about going to next level, why ruin what’s already good?
for the entirety of this novella, we stay in aubrey’s thoughts as she battles between her heart and mind deciding if she can really give james what he wants. as much as these two go through it in this book, you can really see the love they have for each other, they fought hard to get where they are today, so we already know nothing will tear them apart
elizabeth hart did the audiobook justice. you could hear each emotion so clearly, differentiate each character, and truly the accents slayed
besides finishing up james and aubrey’s story, we left something else open ended…nat front and center please!!😭i’m absolutely going to be looking for nat’s book that we may get in the future, i need ALL details on that front
thank you to Forever and Always PR for the audiobook💗
although everything between them is going good, james wants to take the next step, marriage. aubrey knowing how easily the people you love can be taken from you, is nervous about going to next level, why ruin what’s already good?
for the entirety of this novella, we stay in aubrey’s thoughts as she battles between her heart and mind deciding if she can really give james what he wants. as much as these two go through it in this book, you can really see the love they have for each other, they fought hard to get where they are today, so we already know nothing will tear them apart
elizabeth hart did the audiobook justice. you could hear each emotion so clearly, differentiate each character, and truly the accents slayed
besides finishing up james and aubrey’s story, we left something else open ended…nat front and center please!!😭i’m absolutely going to be looking for nat’s book that we may get in the future, i need ALL details on that front
thank you to Forever and Always PR for the audiobook💗
April 22, 2023
3,5 ⭐️
Nie wiem czy ta nowelka była aż tak bardzo potrzebna, ale przyjemnie było poznać dalsze losy głównych bohaterów
Nie wiem czy ta nowelka była aż tak bardzo potrzebna, ale przyjemnie było poznać dalsze losy głównych bohaterów
September 28, 2020
Loved it! Perfect ending to an amazing story <3
February 26, 2020
A few months ago Lucia shocked fans of Hush, Hush by announcing she wasn’t done telling James and Aubrey’s story. I was ecstatic with this news because while I really enjoyed Hush, Hush, I wanted more page time with these two.
The chemistry between Zaddy James and Aubrey is just as explosive as it was is Hush Hush and just made the whole story complete for me and left a huge grin on my face.
I also loved the moments with Natalie and hope to see her in the future. I think Lucia has a story to tell with her. She’s such a sassy and fun character!
Thank you for giving us fan an extended epilogue of James and Aubrey!
4.5 stars!
The chemistry between Zaddy James and Aubrey is just as explosive as it was is Hush Hush and just made the whole story complete for me and left a huge grin on my face.
I also loved the moments with Natalie and hope to see her in the future. I think Lucia has a story to tell with her. She’s such a sassy and fun character!
Thank you for giving us fan an extended epilogue of James and Aubrey!
4.5 stars!
February 25, 2020
5 DELICIOUS STARS!! What a perfect treat to end my night. I enjoyed catching up with James and Aubrey again....they are a fun sexy couple that has put a mark on my heart. This novella reads like a full story nothing missing from Lucia Franco's phenomenal writing. You should definitely read this wonderful treat and enjoy every word.
June 25, 2020
I'm sorry, but today I hate more than usual that I can't DNF a book. I really don't understand the point of this book, except if you want to read about sex, sex and sexual adventures nonstop through 163 pages, with no real action or other topics. On top of that, the sexual adventure and the dialogs were continuously repeated.
I love Lucia Franco's books (evidently not this series) and don't understand why she would write something like that.
It's not even the way she usually writes her books.
I love Lucia Franco's books (evidently not this series) and don't understand why she would write something like that.
It's not even the way she usually writes her books.
April 7, 2024
More James and Aubrey is just what I needed after the end of Hush Hush! Say Yes is the perfect title, because what happens when James can’t get to the root of why Aubrey is afraid of marriage? He just wants to hear yes, and she wants to say yes, and together they have to work through that little hurdle to get down the aisle.
I can’t get enough of this couple and would read this duet all over again if I could.
Now Natalie’s book is what I’m ready for, and I can’t wait to see how her “situation” came to be!
I can’t get enough of this couple and would read this duet all over again if I could.
Now Natalie’s book is what I’m ready for, and I can’t wait to see how her “situation” came to be!
August 18, 2022
4 Stars
It was so fun to be back with James and Aubrey!
It was so fun to be back with James and Aubrey!
May 23, 2023
Fajne uzupełnienie historii tej dwójki z "Hush Hush"🥺 Dobrze na tym spędziłam czas i trochę tęskniłam za nimi😭
September 5, 2022
I jumped right into this in hopes of it bringing my opinion of hush hush up, but all it did was solidify my annoyance with Aubrey. I mean honestly, one conservation with Natalie to find out how she felt about her marrying James instead of assuming she knew how she felt would have fixed everything. Love James though, forever 🫶
June 21, 2024
“No one is going to love you more than me. I can promise you I'll love you harder than anyone else until my very last breath."
James didn’t quite give me the ick in this steamy novella. Thank god. He still acted like a toddler throwing a tantrum when not getting his way though.
Aubrey is still a person I wouldn’t ever associate with in real life. She’s annoying as fuck…butttt the writing and spice is where it’s at!
(I want to make it clear that me not liking these characters have nothing to do sex work. I’m very much pro-safe and consensual sex work. I just don’t like the characters personalities. Lol)
We get the wedding and an HEA. Aubrey had a weird hang up on marriage when she knows it’s important to James.. she got it over. All is well.
I’m more excited for Natalie and Lemon Guy’s book! I seriously need to know what’s up with those two! The banter is already off the charts hilarious
James didn’t quite give me the ick in this steamy novella. Thank god. He still acted like a toddler throwing a tantrum when not getting his way though.
Aubrey is still a person I wouldn’t ever associate with in real life. She’s annoying as fuck…butttt the writing and spice is where it’s at!
(I want to make it clear that me not liking these characters have nothing to do sex work. I’m very much pro-safe and consensual sex work. I just don’t like the characters personalities. Lol)
We get the wedding and an HEA. Aubrey had a weird hang up on marriage when she knows it’s important to James.. she got it over. All is well.
I’m more excited for Natalie and Lemon Guy’s book! I seriously need to know what’s up with those two! The banter is already off the charts hilarious
May 19, 2022
So good! Not as good as Hush Hush but still amazing to be immersed in the world of Audrey and James again!
August 4, 2023
4.5 stars** oooooh I missed them so much! I adored Hush Hush and I thought this was the perfect end to James and Aubrey's story. Short and to the point filled with steam and tension. I thought the conflict in here made a lot of sense and I loved how it was resolved. Also really loved the ending!!!! This duet is just a must for all the forbidden romance lovers. A MUST!!!!
*thanks foreverandalways PR for the audiobook to review <3
*thanks foreverandalways PR for the audiobook to review <3
February 29, 2020
Oh my gosh! I want to be able to give this story more that 5 stars. Their original story was my favorite last year. I love James and Aubrey. I love that we got more of their story. James is the ultimate romantic, and he loves to give Aubrey the world. Their chemistry jumped off the pages. I loved that no matter what was going on with them, that he never even thought of letting her go. They didn’t see the world when they are together. He never doubted her love, and she knew that no matter where they were, she was home with him.
Now shhhh... can we please get Natalie story?
Now shhhh... can we please get Natalie story?
March 5, 2025
Naprosto zbytečná knížka 🫠
March 3, 2020
I was really curious about Aubrey's and James's life after „Hush Hush”. So when Lucia Franco showed the cover of „Say Yes” I was waiting for this story. I was really happy, that I can meet these heroes again.
But when I started read „Say Yes” my mind goes to DNF this book.
I am a really robust person, so I've read this novella until the end. But... sorry. This is not what I expected. James and Aubrey are like rabbits. They only fuck in this book. Sometimes James asks her about future, about wedding and children.
In „Say Yes” Lucia Franco forgot about the plot. We have only sex here. When I had 21% of this book and they had sex 4 times, I doubted about further part of this story. And this was that moment when I was thinking to change the book and don't finish this.
You are thinking now why I gave three stars to „Say Yes”.
One – James Riviera. He is an alpha. I liked him in „Hush Hush” and I like him in „Say Yes” too.
Two – Natalie. James daughter is the bright part of this story, even when she is in three events in this book. What she done in the epilogue? OMG! She has a master.
Three – The Cover. I really like this subtle and delicate cover. Both of them are perfect togheter on the bookshelves.
In the end „Say Yes” for me is a really weak book. I was bored while reading. I really like romance books when two people are connected each other and they make love, but not in this way. This book is like a soft porn.
In my opinion „Hush Hush” is a really awesome book, but „Say Yes” is not a must read.
April 6, 2023
⭐️1.5 stars
This is one of those cases where I think an addition to the story wasn’t needed. ‘Hush Hush’ is already so good in all its smutty glory …I couldn’t help but hold this novella up to the same standard. I appreciate that by writing this, LF was giving beloved fans a little something more about James and Aubrey - it’s sexy for sure, but without giving us an actual plot, it wasn’t necessary.
This is one of those cases where I think an addition to the story wasn’t needed. ‘Hush Hush’ is already so good in all its smutty glory …I couldn’t help but hold this novella up to the same standard. I appreciate that by writing this, LF was giving beloved fans a little something more about James and Aubrey - it’s sexy for sure, but without giving us an actual plot, it wasn’t necessary.
February 24, 2020
4.75 Stars
{I received this as an ARC in exchange for an Honest review}
“Hush Hush” is one of my favorite books and I am so freaking happy that Lucia has given us more of Aubrey and James. I spent my day immersed in this novella and I couldn’t be happier. I love James and Aubrey. They are such a unique and special couple. I love their differences and how in love they are with each other. They describe true love perfectly. Together they are sexy and full of adventure and love. We get to see them be a real couple big fights and all. It was so emotional and angsty. My heart broke a little but was thankfully put back together. This novella is sexy and sweet and angsty as fuck. I loved it. I am so thankful that we got just a little bit more of James and Aubrey. Seeing them happy makes my heart so full. If you love Aubrey and James you will LOVE their novella. I laughed and swooned and got super emotional. It was epic. I can’t wait to read it again.
P.S. I NEED NATALIE’S STORY ASAP!!!
{I received this as an ARC in exchange for an Honest review}
“Hush Hush” is one of my favorite books and I am so freaking happy that Lucia has given us more of Aubrey and James. I spent my day immersed in this novella and I couldn’t be happier. I love James and Aubrey. They are such a unique and special couple. I love their differences and how in love they are with each other. They describe true love perfectly. Together they are sexy and full of adventure and love. We get to see them be a real couple big fights and all. It was so emotional and angsty. My heart broke a little but was thankfully put back together. This novella is sexy and sweet and angsty as fuck. I loved it. I am so thankful that we got just a little bit more of James and Aubrey. Seeing them happy makes my heart so full. If you love Aubrey and James you will LOVE their novella. I laughed and swooned and got super emotional. It was epic. I can’t wait to read it again.
P.S. I NEED NATALIE’S STORY ASAP!!!
March 1, 2020
Holy Lucia Franco!
We all know Lucia can write those steamy scenes and she did not disappoint in Say Yes. James and Aubrey are fire!
One of my absolute favorite things about Lucia Franco’s writing is how she has the ability to make you feel like you are a part of her story. Like you know each character personally. I’m reading this book, but I’m seeing it take place in my head like a movie. And I love it.
Hush Hush is one of my favorite Lucia Franco books and so I was super excited to pick up James and Aubrey’s story! Their love is like no other. The age difference makes no difference to either one of them. And man, the way James loves Aubrey?! It’s the kind of love a young woman dreams of.
I also LOVED seeing more Aubrey and Natalie. Their friendship reminds me so much of my BFF and I, you know other than the whole escort thing. But seriously, that’s pretty much the biggest difference between their friendship and ours. These two make me laugh hysterically and I can seriously have the same conversations with my own best friend and she’d totally get it.
Once again, Lucia Franco has exceeded my expectations. I don’t know why I even have expectations with her anymore because she always, always blows me away. It doesn’t matter if it’s a story about a coach and his gymnast, a country boy and his first love, or a silver fox and his daughters best friend, this girl can write! She pours everything she’s got into each story and you can feel that when you read her books.
Say Yes is the perfect conclusion to Hush Hush. The only thing I want now is a story for Natalie & Luca! Fingers crossed that Lucia will give us their story!!
We all know Lucia can write those steamy scenes and she did not disappoint in Say Yes. James and Aubrey are fire!
One of my absolute favorite things about Lucia Franco’s writing is how she has the ability to make you feel like you are a part of her story. Like you know each character personally. I’m reading this book, but I’m seeing it take place in my head like a movie. And I love it.
Hush Hush is one of my favorite Lucia Franco books and so I was super excited to pick up James and Aubrey’s story! Their love is like no other. The age difference makes no difference to either one of them. And man, the way James loves Aubrey?! It’s the kind of love a young woman dreams of.
I also LOVED seeing more Aubrey and Natalie. Their friendship reminds me so much of my BFF and I, you know other than the whole escort thing. But seriously, that’s pretty much the biggest difference between their friendship and ours. These two make me laugh hysterically and I can seriously have the same conversations with my own best friend and she’d totally get it.
Once again, Lucia Franco has exceeded my expectations. I don’t know why I even have expectations with her anymore because she always, always blows me away. It doesn’t matter if it’s a story about a coach and his gymnast, a country boy and his first love, or a silver fox and his daughters best friend, this girl can write! She pours everything she’s got into each story and you can feel that when you read her books.
Say Yes is the perfect conclusion to Hush Hush. The only thing I want now is a story for Natalie & Luca! Fingers crossed that Lucia will give us their story!!
May 25, 2023
3.5 stars
This was a sweet & super hot little addition after all the went down in Hush Hush. I love Aubrey & James, but mainly James if we’re being honest ;)
I would die for a story about Natalie though omg. I need ANSWERS!!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
This was a sweet & super hot little addition after all the went down in Hush Hush. I love Aubrey & James, but mainly James if we’re being honest ;)
I would die for a story about Natalie though omg. I need ANSWERS!!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
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