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I love reading a good book where the female lead is a realistic, strong woman who has her own quirks and takes charge of her life. Spare me the wimpy gals just waiting for a man. There are a few authors whom I adore that write strong stories with great dialogue and feisty women. These books have just the right amount of romance and drama to keep it interesting but not so much that you get frustrated by it.
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