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Dr. Ann Marie Bryan, MBA, GLF is a bestselling Christian fiction author, entrepreneur, speaker, and publishing consultant with a passion for inspiring others through faith-filled storytelling and purpose-driven leadership. She is the Founder and CEO of Victorious By Design (VBD) and the Editor-in-Chief of VBD Magazine, where she empowers individuals and organizations through publishing, leadership development, and transformational resources.

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	Shades of the Heart (Encounters of the Heart, #1) 4.63 avg rating — 115 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dream Again (McIntosh Brothers, #1) 4.66 avg rating — 83 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mirrored Hearts: Sealed by Fire (Ecounters of the Heart, #2) 4.78 avg rating — 77 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unforgettable, My Love Has Come Along 3.92 avg rating — 91 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mirrored Hearts 4.29 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love Again (McIntosh Brothers Book 2) 4.76 avg rating — 58 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Place For My Heart (Encounters of the Heart #3) 4.91 avg rating — 54 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where My Heart Belongs (Encounters of the Heart Book 4) 4.83 avg rating — 48 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hearts over the Line (Encounters of the Heart Book 5) 4.86 avg rating — 37 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Katy wrote: "Looking forward to your reviews, Ann!"

Thanks Katy! Certainly will be adding reviews. :) Looking forward to further browse your page.

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Charlotte wrote: "Thank you for your friendship, Ann. Skipped over to visit your blog and then to Amazon to read about your latest book. Best wishes for success. Tagged, Liked and Tweeted: #ROMANCE 'Unforgettable, M..."

Awww! Charlotte, thank you so much for visiting my blog and checking out my novel, "Unforgettable, My Love Has Come Along" on Amazon. Stay strong and victorious. Blessings always!

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Thank you for your friendship, Ann. Skipped over to visit your blog and then to Amazon to read about your latest book. Best wishes for success. Tagged, Liked and Tweeted: #ROMANCE 'Unforgettable, My Love Has Come Along' by Ann Marie Bryan #CHRISTIAN STORY http://amzn.to/MHceuc via @amazon

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