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My Very Own Book Boyfriend – Romantic Rendevous H0p

I made my own book boyfriend. It’s true. While I was writing Demon Slayer, I fell utterly in love with the male “lead”, Dave Anderson. (It’s not a romance, so he’s not the hero, but he’s definitely the love interest.) […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

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Legacy of Blood (Red Death, #1)

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