If This Was A Movie by Morgan Elizabeth (Evergreen Park #2)

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4.5 stars - A delightful holiday romance!

I will definitely be listening to this one again once it's closer to the holidays. It was a great reminder of how much I love reading Christmas stories in the Summertime. It was a fairy tale come to life, with magical moments swirled around some of my favorite tropes:

** Forced Proximity
** One Night Stand
** Single Dad x Nanny

A second chance in a small town, with the help of meddling family and friends. This is my favorite miscommunication book, which says a lot since I usually avoid them, but it was a brief part of the beginning, so you're fully able to drive into their story. Sophie is the absolute cutest little girl, full of wonder and innocence, making it easy to fall in love with her.

Beautifully narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Sebastian York, I found myself enamored with the characters, not wanting the audiobook to end. A terrific read for the holidays, or any time of the year!

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Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

 

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Fans of The Holiday will adore this book! Much Ado About You is definitely one I'll be adding to my yearly re-read list. Full of humor, romance, friendship and dreams - you'll be recommending this to anyone who will listen.

Evie Starling wants an escape from her life, after a fiasco at work and another failed attempt at dating, she wants to figure out a life plan. She offers to take over running an english bookstore for a month, not knowing how it will change not only her life, but many others.

I was sold on this book the second Evie risked her life for an animal, but add in a delightfully charming farmer with an accent, and I'm a goner. This story was like going on a vacation with your best friends, just wanting them all to find happiness and learning how to follow your own dreams as well. A feel-good romcom that will leave you with a smile for days!

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

The cozy comforts of an English village bookstore open up a world of new possibilities for Evie Starling in this charming new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.

At thirty-three-years old Evangeline Starling's life in Chicago is missing that special something. And when she's passed over for a promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Some time away to regain perspective might be just the thing. In a burst of impulsivity, she plans a holiday in a quaint English village. The holiday package comes with a temporary position at Much Ado About Books, the bookstore located beneath her rental apartment. There's no better dream vacation for the bookish Evie, a life-long Shakespeare lover.

Not only is Evie swept up in running the delightful store as soon as she arrives, she's drawn into the lives, loves and drama of the friendly villagers. Including Roane Robson, the charismatic and sexy farmer who tempts Evie every day with his friendly flirtations. Evie is determined to keep him at bay because a holiday romance can only end in heartbreak, right? But Evie can't deny their connection and longs to trust in her handsome farmer that their whirlwind romance could turn in to the forever kind of love.

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Not Your Average Vixen by Krista Sandor

 

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Sweet treats and reindeer puns galore! Not Your Average Vixen is the perfect RomCom to escape with this holiday season!!!

Bridget (Birdie) loses her job and gets cheated on all in the same day. Not only is she organizing her sisters wedding, but she has to babysit the best man who wants to sabotage the entire thing.

Soren (Scooter) views his best friends upcoming wedding as the end-all to his extended family and he'll do anything to prevent that from happening, even if he loses those he cares about in the process. There's so much more to Soren than meets the eye and I loved getting a deeper look into what makes him tick.

Soren and Birdie have the best banter, comebacks and chemistry. From the first page you'll be drawn in and unable to put it down until you finish.

I loved this story and it's quite possibly my favorite holiday story yet. I'll definitely be reading this one every year to get in the holiday spirit!

😄 Comedy

🎄 Holiday Romance

SUMMARY:

A Christmas Romance

It's Dasher versus Rudolph with a little Vixen thrown in!

A Christmas wedding is on the line in this steamy holiday romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Krista Sandor.

Maid of honor, Bridget Dasher, didn't think anything could ruin her sister's Christmas Eve wedding...until she met the best man.

Scratch that -- the worst man.

Don't be fooled by his name. Soren Christopher Traeger-Rudolph -- yep, Rudolph -- is the Grinch of all groomsmen, and his plans for this wedding will only land him on the Naughty List.

Or...

Her bed.

Naughty reindeer games like you've never seen ensue when Rudolph brings out the Vixen in this Dasher.

With witty banter and laugh-out-loud moments, prepare to experience Christmas bliss in Not Your Average Vixen, an enemies-to-lovers holiday romance.

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Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey (Hot & Hammered #3)

 

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Sibling rivalry at it's best! Tools of Engagement was such a delight to read and listen to, especially since I love home improvement shows. The book draws you in with the characters and you feel like you're watching a reality show.

Wes stole my heart the second he volunteered to join Bethany's crew, leaving behind her brother. Bethany however, is reluctant to just hand over the reigns to him and makes him work for her trust.

A delightful RomCom that you'll make you want to read the entire series all over again. It also might just inspire you to do some home improvements of your own.

The audiobook for this was amazing to listen to, it perfectly brought the characters to life and made it that much more enjoyable for the reader.

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Hair, makeup, clothing, decor...everything in Bethany Castle's world is organized, planned, and styled to perfection. Which is why the homes she designs for her family's real estate business are the most coveted in town. The only thing not perfect? Her track record with men. She's on a dating hiatus and after helping her friends achieve their dreams, Bethany finally has time to focus on her own: flip a house, from framework to furnishings, all by herself. Except her older brother runs the company and refuses to take her seriously.

When a television producer gets wind of the Castle sibling rivalry, they're invited on Flip Off, a competition to see who can do the best renovation. Bethany wants bragging rights, but she needs a crew and the only member of her brother's construction team willing to jump ship is Wes Daniels, the new guy in town. His Texas drawl and handsome face got under Bethany's skin on day one, but the last thing she needs is some cocky young cowboy in her way.

As the race to renovate heats up, Wes and Bethany are forced into close quarters, trading barbs and biting banter as they remodel the ugliest house on the block. It's a labor of love, hate, and everything in between, and soon sparks are flying. But Bethany's perfectly structured life is one kiss away from going up in smoke and she knows falling for a guy like Wes would be a flipping disaster.

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Date Me Like You Mean It by R.S. Grey

 

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Caution: Do not read while drinking/eating. Date Me Like You Mean It had me laughing so hard, Dr. Pepper came out my nose, and THAT burns!

With only being able to hear Maddie's side of the story for a majority of the book, you'll often wonder what Aiden is going through, but that's rectified soon enough!

I love the chemistry between Aiden and Maddie, not only in their friendship, but as their feelings grow towards one another. Even if you want to cry at some points, I promise this story is worth the slow burn.

I love a good friends to lovers romance, especially when they know everything about each other. This has all of that, plus the bonus of witty banter that only the best of friends can provide. Another wonderful RomCom from R.S. Grey and I'll be reading it again very soon!

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

I'm good at hiding my feelings.

Having to pretend I'm not in love with my best friend?

Pfft. That's child's play.

Here's how I do it: I avert my eyes when he walks out of his room, shirtless in all his toned glory. I squash the butterflies that fill my stomach every time he slowly unfurls a dimpled smile. And, most importantly, I keep an arsenal of "personal massagers" in my bedside drawer. Wink.

Not to brag, but Aiden Smith isn't hard to resist if you've been doing it for as long as I have. In fact, we might have continued as best friends forever if not for the fact that I needed him to play the part of my fake boyfriend.

Date me like you mean it, I told him. Nudge nudge. C'mon, just go along with a little lie, help a girl out, and then we can all return to life as we know it.

Except he veered from the plan.

He crossed the line.

Flirting with me when no one else was around? Pinning me down and kissing me like that? Okay, how exactly is taking off my bra part of the ruse, Aiden?!

I'd ask him about it if I could, but well...things got ugly and we're not best friends anymore.

In fact, we're the exact opposite.

Now, I have to play nice even though I want to crush his heart in the palm of my hand.

Pretending not to love Aiden was the easy part.

Pretending not to hate him?

Well...I might need a little more practice.

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Take A Number by Amy Daws

 

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Sweet and sassy, just how I like it! Take A Number will leave you with a sweet tooth and sore cheeks from laughing so much. Amy Daws is the queen of RomCom's and never fails to keep me highly entertained!

Norah's mother is a piece of work, so the lengths she'd go to in order to appease her and put a stop to her matchmaking schemes is completely understandable.

Dean is the typical heartbreaker, only looking for the next one night stand and nothing serious. He's the guy that you wish would change his ways for you, but knowingly, will only break your heart along the way.

While this can be read as a stand alone, it's more enjoyable if read in the series order, since the side characters make frequent appearances. Yet another delightful release in a great series and I'll definitely read it again when it's in audio format as well!

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Norah Donahue wants bakeries not babies, but her meddling mother has other plans. So when Nate, a blast from her past, moves back into town, Norah's mother goes into full-blown Cupid mode.

Dean Moser is Boulder's infamous mountain manwhore. He's a stock market savant who thinks investing in a local bakery franchise famous for croinuts is his next big business move. The fact that the bakery owner is easy on the eyes is just icing on the donut.

When Norah needs a date for her parent's anniversary party and Dean needs a date for his best friend's wedding, the two decide to turn their business deal into something that can help them both out of a bind: Fake Dating.

The only problem? Highly flammable chemistry.

Dean doesn't do serious and Norah only wants a bakery empire, but maybe they can have their croinut and eat it too.

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Making Whoopie by Erin Nicholas (Hot Cakes #3)

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The perfect marriage of convenience! Making Whoopie will own your heart from the first chapter, and I guarantee you'll never be able to look at cheesy potatoes the same way again.

Grant and Josie's chemistry is undeniable, only growing stronger the longer they're together, whether it's fake or not.

While Grant's main focus in life is to educate women on how to be self-reliant, Josie is a walking contradiction to that, but she fights tooth and nail for what she wants in life.

A sweetly charming, romantic comedy and my favorite in the Hot Cakes series so far. A steamy read with a Cinderella-vibe that will leave you with a sweet tooth. I'm really looking forward to Cam and Whitney's story next!


😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

This marriage of convenience is about to get sticky.

Getting hitched for the health insurance is not Jocelyn Asher's idea of romance.

But the hospital quote has really frosted her cookies, and suddenly, "I'm rich. We should get married," sounds a whole lot more swoony.

Especially when the man proposing is this gorgeous. And takes her to parties featuring champagne and petit fours. She's a sucker for anything with bubbles or icing. And just like that she finds herself married to a near stranger.

Grant Lorre is usually allergic to spontaneity.

So why did he ask the beautiful small-town baker he had a one-stand with to marry him? Somehow watching her lick batter off a whisk -- not a euphemism -- made a wedding and a little fraud seem like a sweet idea.

They'll just play house and make some whoopie -- pies, of course -- for a few months and then move on with their separate lives. Until then, bring on the cream filling. And that is a euphemism.

But as things heat up even outside of the kitchen, they quickly realize there's no recipe to follow when it comes to love.

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Hard Pass by Sara Ney (Trophy Boyfriends #1)

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Sara Ney is the master of characters! Hard Pass is centered around the art of selling baseball cards, but instead of money, there just might be hearts involved. I loved every page and never wanted this story to end!

Noah and Miranda were such a great surprise for me and I enjoyed every minute of their interactions. Filled with awkward moments and humor, this is without a doubt one of my new favorite RomComs!
I'll never be able to look at baseball cards the same way again, and I couldn't be more grateful! This was such a feel-good romance with plenty of laughter and witty banter, you won't be able to put it down once you start reading.


😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

"Hard pass."
That's what the last girl I slept with said when she got her first sober glimpse of me. She laughed, walked out of my penthouse -- and I never saw her again. It doesn't matter that I'm a rich, professional athlete; what mattered was my face. Beauty might only be skin deep for some -- but I know better.

"Pay up."
That's what the last girl I spoke to said over the phone when I made her an offer she couldn't refuse. Desperate to sell a set of rare baseball cards, she's clever and entertaining. I'm instantly smitten, but nowhere ready to reveal myself. Thank God she has no idea who I am -- or what I look like.
I'm a professional athlete -- how hard can playing the love game be?

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Taking His Shot by Kendall Ryan (Hot Jocks #7)

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Jordie's story was worth the wait! Taking His Shot is the final book in the Hot Jocks series, can be read as a stand alone, but it's more enjoyable if read in order.

I've been looking forward to Jordie's story throughout this series and have admired him from the sidelines, while he played supporting characters to the other guys.

The chemistry at the auction between Jordie & Harper was instantaneous, truly setting the stage and leaving me anxious to read more.

Bets placed among friends, especially the male variety, always have a tendency to come back in the worst way.

I loved this book and will definitely be revisiting their story again soon. The entire series is on you'll want to binge-read and share with friends!

😄 Comedy
🏒 Sports Romance

SUMMARY:

She says she doesn't date players.

She swears up and down that she'll never handle my stick.

We'll see about that, sweetheart.

When I win the pleasure of Harper's company at a charity auction, I get exactly one date -- one shot to win over the gorgeous and feisty brunette.

Game on. I play hard, and I love a challenge.

But just when I think I've finally carved out my shot...a huge secret implodes around us, threatening everything we've built.

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The Modern Gentleman by Meghan Quinn

The perfect romantic comedy to make your day! The Modern Gentleman is perfect for fans of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days - in fact, I love it even more than the movie.

Wes is so lovable, you can't help to fall for him! June has no filter and no shame in calling people on their bull, so she was an automatic favorite for me.

The chemistry between Wes and June was off the charts crazy, and it was definitely a journey I'd gladly take all over again! This is a must read if you love a good RomCom, and I guarantee you won't be able to put it down until the end.

Meghan Quinn is an author that I have to plan my surroundings around where I read her books, because I will laugh so loudly (or snort) that I scare most people.

Her characters are always so genuine and unfiltered, that it's always a guarantee that I'll be buying the paperback before I even finish reading the Kindle version.

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Have you ever hit rock bottom?

I embarrassingly have.

It's why I'm wearing my girl's decorative scarf over my head, clutching her lady drink to my chest, and singing ever so softly to Joni Mitchell while swaying back and forth.

This is what therapists refer to as LOSING IT.

Oldest story in the book: boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, boy screws up MASSIVELY, girl tells boy to suffocate in the fruits of his very own unborn children.

Heard it before? I'm sure you have.

So what's so different about this story? Well, it's about me, The Modern Gentleman, New York City's top advice columnist, and my rather ungraceful downfall from my pristinely polished pedestal.

It's about a girl I met who threw all my proven theories to the wind and left me awkward, needy, and absolutely head-over-wingtipped shoes in love.

This is a story about June Lacy and how she single-handedly dismantled The Modern Gentleman.

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Forking Around by Erin Nicholas (Hot Cakes #2)

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Forking Around is a sweet treat! This is the second book in the Hot Cakes series, and I've fallen hard for Dax Marshall.

The perfect mix of office romance and enemies to lovers, this story will have you laughing and swooning around every corner.

Dax is my new favorite book boyfriend, with his unwavering faith and determination to fix things for everyone he cares about, he'll steal your heart and have you believing in romance again.

Jane's devotion to her family and fellow employees is commendable and will have you cheering for her to find her happy ending. While she definitely needs something to go right in her life, her fierce independence is one of the things I loved most about her character.

This can be read as a stand alone, but it would be enjoyed more in series order. I highly recommend having a cake pop or two on hand while reading as well!

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

A Cinderella story. With O-Inducing strawberry pie...delivered by her very hot boss. No fairy godmother required here.

Everyone thinks Dax Marshall is a prince of a guy. And he's definitely charming.

But Jane has enough going on without adding a torrid fling with the boss to her life. Between her father's illness, her wicked-ish stepmother, her little sister's teenage drama, and the co-workers who depend on her -- she can't handle another mess.

No matter how tempting and gorgeous the mess may be. Or how messy he wants to get with her.

Dax has spent his life being very serious about only one thing: proving you can be successful while still having a helluva good time. But he's just met the one woman who might break his I-can-charm-anyone streak. She's actually taking him seriously...and she seriously thinks they have nothing in common and can't be together.

Maybe he's the one who needs a new view of happily ever after. It's time to stop forking around.

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Batter of Wits by Karla Sorensen (Donner Bakery #5)

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Batter of Wits is about pursuing what truly makes you happy! Such a wonderful addition to the Donner Bakery series, this will have you laughing and anxiously awaiting more from the author.

The Buchanan curse continues in this story (which you'll know if you read Baking Me Crazy), and this time it happens with the only female in the family.

While Tucker has everything in his life planned out, the last thing he expects is for someone like Grace to come along and shatter what he thought he wanted.

Although the development moves quickly between the characters, I loved the journey! Their chemistry is off the charts and it's worth the read just for the witty banter alone.

Don't miss out on this trip back to Green Valley and a fresh start that brings more than you could ever imagine. I loved this book and read it all in one sitting!

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Hate at first sight couldn't possibly exist, right?

That's what Grace Buchanan thought, before her useless car stranded her on the side of a deserted road just inside the Green Valley city limits.

When Tucker Haywood -- tall and handsome and full of southern charm -- shows up to help, her reaction to him is the strongest thing she's ever felt in her life, and it makes no freaking sense.

It doesn't make much sense to Tucker either. Not why she hates him, or why he finds her so intriguing. He knows well enough that Grace is moving to Green Valley for a fresh start, not to distract him when he's got no room for something like her in his life.

The complications between them are endless, but that doesn't stop her definitely not love-at-first-sight feelings from changing into something else entirely.

Grace and Tucker are about to learn the hard way that in Green Valley, hating someone has never tasted so sweet.

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The Teaching Hours by Sara Ney (How to Date a Douchebag #5.5)

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A great addition to one of my favorite series! This is for all the Douchebag lovers who have always wondered what became of Rex Gunderson after he redeemed himself.

Hannah is witty, snarky, refreshingly uncensored and holds nothing back. When she recruits Rex to be her dating coach, you know you're in for some much needed laughter and sexy times.

**This is a delightfully entertaining quick read, but be careful when eating or drinking, as you may choke or snort fluid from laughing too hard.

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Everyone says Rex Gunderson isn't boyfriend material. Everyone says he isn't serious enough. Everyone says he's a joke. Rumor has it, the disgraced ex-manager of the wrestling team left campus with his tail between his legs.

But now Rex is back -- nowhere near the douchebag he used to be -- and ready to prove everyone wrong.

The leopard has changed his spots, and he's about to become my dating coach.

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Been There Done That by Hope Ellis (Leffersbee #1)

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Been There Done That is a second chance romance done right! What would you do if a blast from your past that you never had closure with, randomly showed up at your workplace? Yeah, no thank you.

Nick left town to make something of himself, but now that it's been 12 years, can he win back the girl that he left behind? I appreciate his honesty throughout everything, and his determination to get what he wants.

Zora has never recovered from the one boy who captured her heart, but there's more to the story that she doesn't know. When she's forced to work with him on a project at work, she has to put her past aside and do what's best for her future.

This was a wonderful second chance romance, and fans of the Winston Brothers series will enjoy seeing a few fan-favorite characters make some cameo appearances. I can't wait for the next book in the series, and will be adding this to my bookshelf immediately!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Theirs was a forever kind of love, until it was stolen.

ZORA LEFFERSBEE's once perfect life is no longer perfect. Her tenure at the University is in question, funding for her employees uncertain and her faux-fiancee, Jackson James's unpredictability is wearing on her last nerve. Just when Zora is convinced things can't get more complicated, life proves her wrong.

What the heck is he doing here?

NICK ROSSI's complicated life is still extremely complicated. He's used to fighting for everything he has, but he's also used to winning. Now a man of power and influence, his return to Green Valley after so many years hasn't gone according to plan, especially with the woman he's always wanted.

She can't know why I left, or why I'm back.

A powerful woman intent on righting the wrongs of the world, Zora doesn't have time or energy to deal with the man who broke her young heart.

A powerful man intent on righting the wrongs of the past, Nick can't help wanting to protect Zora, even if his devotion is unrequited.

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One Moment Please by Amy Daws (Wait With Me #3)

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One Moment Please is a one-night stand with a twist! With plenty of laughter to keep the story light, this one threw me for a pleasant loop when I got punched in the feels.

This series is known for the main characters meeting in the oddest of places and this book was no different. However, the depth of love I grew to have for Josh Richardson (Dr. Dick) was quite the surprise, as I spent most of his wanting to punch him in the junk.

Lynsey Jones is dealt one hell of a blow when she finds out she's pregnant, especially since the father is the same man who gets on her last nerve. Willing to make the best of her situation, she tries to make it work with Josh, even if it's just as friends.

My heart not only went out to her BFF Dean, who clearly has feelings for her, but they're one-sided...but Josh's history will come with a tissue warning as well.

Such a great combination of sassy banter, gut-wrenching sorrow, and plenty of steam! Amy Daws is one author I can pre-order from and know I'll worship whatever she delivers. 

The Wait With Me series is one you don't want to miss, and I promise you'll look at the different public places you visit in a whole new light!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Three things Lynsey Jones knows about the hot doctor: he's grouchy, an arrogant jerk, and strangely obsessed with pie.

Three things Dr. Dick knows: he doesn't talk about his past, he doesn't do relationships, and the crazy girl in the hospital cafeteria who ate a fistful of French silk pie...is annoyingly irresistible.

After a chance meetup at a bar and a heated cab ride together, things come to a head and now instead of hating each other, they're horizontal in a bed.

Three months later, the weird cafeteria stalker who crept out of Dr. Dick's house like a thief in the night, winds up as his patient in the ER after her Tinder date from hell.

Dr. Dick is prepared to keep it cool and professional. That is until her bloodwork reveals that she's pregnant.

What really throws him for a loop...is that the surprise baby...is his.

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