Ancient Desire (Forgotten Brotherhood #5) by N.J.Walters. Paranormal Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Nothing was supposed to wake half dragon, half human Lucius from his Deep Sleep. Nothing. And yet something, or rather someone has. The unexpectedly attractive human not only touched him. She kissed him. Now Lucius is awake, and more powerful than he has ever been in his 4,000 years of existence. And once he finds out who led her to his cave, he’ll deal with his 300 years of hunger…

College professor Raine Carson spent her life obsessed with myths and legends. And now she’s woken one up. Only, Lucius is nothing like anything she’s ever seen or read about in her history books. Because this man is part sexy badass and part terrifying…monster. Yet she wants him with a hunger like nothing she’s ever felt before.

Lucius used to be part of the Forgotten Brotherhood—a ruthless group of paranormal assassins. Now he’s unsure if his former Brothers are their allies…or enemies. All he knows is that someone is hunting him, and Raine is just as tangled up in this mess as he is. And he’ll protect her—even if it means unleashing his Dragon and all of its power.

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Raine Carson has been given a huge opportunity.  She now has the money and contacts to research mythology properly. A hidden dragon carving is too important to miss.  Our brave heroine is soon to discover there is much more for her to learn about the dangerous world she lives in.  

Drakon Lucias went into the Deep Sleep because he tired of all the death and destruction he caused.  He's really trying to ignore the non stop chatter from the annoying female who has invaded his cave. Our hero is the monster who was sent to destroy other monsters.  Whoever has caused this disturbance will find they should have let a sleeping Drakon lie. 

An action packed, sexy paranormal romance filled with danger for our wonderful characters.  The excitement will keep you enjoying every page.  

This is part of a series but each book can be read alone.  You might meet with characters from previous or even future books.  That will whet your appetite for more.  

I loved it.  

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Once upon a time N.J. had the idea that she would like to quit her job at the bookstore, sell everything she owned, leave her hometown, and write romance novels in a place where no one knew her. And she did. Two years later, she went back to the bookstore and her hometown and settled in for another seven years.

One day she gave notice at her job on a Friday morning. On Sunday afternoon, she received a tentative acceptance for her first erotic romance novel and life would never be the same.

N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it. 

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A Remarkable Rogue (Lords of the Armory #5) by Anna Harrington. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Fans of Bridgerton and steamy, mysterious Regency romance will swoon for USA Today bestselling author Anna Harrington's newest book!

• A deadly organization determined to overthrow the government
• A rebel with a secret she'll do anything to protect
• The steadfast soldier who'll defend her at any cost
• Sizzling attraction that could burn them both

Lady Sydney Rowland, Baroness Rowland, has spent a lifetime keeping secrets, one of them being her young son. Now that the husband she despised is dead, she'll do anything to get her son back and protect him however she can. And that includes risking her life when she's coerced into working for a revolutionary group determined to overthrow the government.

Captain Nathaniel Reed has heard of Sydney's involvement with Scepter. Though he quickly learns that Sydney is innocent, he's determined to keep the secretive widow at arm's length despite the attraction that burns between them. But when she turns to him for help, nothing will stop him from coming to her aid and showing her exactly what she means to him...

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Captain Nathaniel Reed is searching for the leaders of Sceptre . They are trying to assassinate the Prime minister and the Prince regent.  The next person on his radar might not be as she appears.  

Lady Sydney Rowland has a secret that she will protect with her life.  

This historical romance is full of mystery and adventure.  Our characters are in grave danger all the way through.  This is part of a series and while you could read it on it's own,  it's much better to read the series in order because the conspiracy runs from the first book until this one.  The people our hero is hunting come from many different walks of life.  It's, very hard to tell just who they may be.  

Very exciting.  

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I fell in love with historical romances and all things Regency—and especially all those dashing Regency heroes—while living in England, where I spent most of my time studying the Romantic poets, reading Jane Austen, and getting lost all over the English countryside.

When I read my first Regency romance in 2012, I was hooked and longed to create my own independent and spirited heroines and dashing heroes. The best part of writing historical romances is falling into history—to live in the world of Regency England through my characters, with dazzling balls, beautiful dresses, and gorgeous houses that I would otherwise never be able to experience. I love the period’s rich history and find that all those rules of etiquette and propriety can be worked to the heroine’s advantage…if she’s daring enough to seize her dreams.

In addition to earning my degrees in the U.S., I have studied theatre in London, Mexican history in Guadalajara, and Spanish in Ecuador. I am an avid traveler and have enjoyed visiting schools and volunteering with children's organizations in Peru, Ecuador, Thailand, and Mexico, and I have amassed thousands of photos I unleash on unsuspecting friends who dare to ask about my travels.

I love to be outdoors! I've been hiking in Alaska, the Andes, and the Alps, including one week spent dangling off the via ferrata in the Italian Dolomites, and I love whitewater rafting (when I don't fall in!). I earned my pilot’s license at Chicago Midway (To all the controllers in Chicago Center—I greatly apologize for every problem I caused for you and Southwest Airlines), and it is my dream to one-day fly in a hot-air balloon over Africa.

I adore all things chocolate, shamelessly dive into ice cream of any flavor, and guzzle Kona coffee by the gallon. A Doctor Who fanatic (everyone says my house is bigger on the inside), I am a terrible cook who hopes to one day use my oven for something other than shoe storage. When I'm not writing, I like to spend my time trying not to kill the innocent rose bushes in my garden.

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A Matter of Temptation (A Matter of Temptation #1) by Stacy Reid. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Miss Wilhelmina "Mina" Crawford is desperate. Having been ruined in the eyes of society years ago for one foolish, starry-eyed mistake, she spends her days secreted away at her family's crumbling estate, helping her brother manage the land but not able to truly live life the way she's always dreamed. When her brother admits to just how dire their finances have gotten, she takes it upon herself to procure employment...but the only one who will even consider the scandalous idea of a female secretary is the brilliant, ruthless, and infuriating Earl of Creswick.

Simon Loughton, the Earl of Creswick, needs help if he wants to finally pass the reform bill he's been championing for years and secure the vote for England's most vulnerable constituents. Too bad help comes in the form of a woman with breathtaking nerve, fiery red hair, and a sense of humor to match.

Now temptation--disguised as a lovely, clever-mouthed devil--lives and works under Simon's very roof. And Mina finally feels as though she's truly living life to her wildest dreams. But even the most incendiary of kisses can't incinerate Mina's past...or the shocking secret that could ruin them both. 

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Lady Wilhelmina Crawford and her twin brother are struggling to keep the estate going.  When her brother admits to doing something stupid to try and help,  Mina steps in to fix it.  Our heroine is an intelligent and capable young woman who feels she has nothing to lose. Already being "ruined" gives her a certain freedom. 

Simon Loughton, Earl of Creswick uses his incredible intelligence in parliament to help push through the reform bills that will benefit the hard working,  ordinary people of England. Our hero hasn't got time for socialising. His grandmother can pick the wife she insists he needs.  He's too busy working to care. 

This is a steamy historical romance with very intense characters.  Being incredibly clever doesn't always mean you get your own way.  

This is the first book in a new series, and if the rest are as much fun we are in for a treat.  

I loved it.  

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I am an avid reader of novels with a deep passion for writing. I especially love romance and enjoy writing about people falling in love. I live a lot in the worlds I create and I actively speak to my characters (out loud). I have a warrior way “Never give up on my dream.” When I am not writing, I spend a copious amount of time drooling over Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead, Lucas Hood from Banshee, watching Japanese Anime and playing video games with my love—Dusean. I also have a horrible weakness for ice cream.

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Pirate's Protector (Sentinels of Savannah #7) by Lisa Kessler. Paranormal Romance Release & ARC Review.

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This immortal might be out of his depth…

After two centuries as an immortal pirate, Duke Proctor figures he’s experienced pretty much everything. Which is exactly when he finds himself held at gunpoint…by a mermaid. But the exquisitely lush blonde—whose eyes are deeper than the sea—is here for a reason. Someone has stolen from her and she’s certain Duke is behind it.

Annika Mare knows for a fact that the Sea Dog’s crew has her comb. In the wrong hands, it places Annika under the control of whoever wields it. But the comb has been taken—and working with this unbelievably sexy human pirate to recover it poses an entirely different kind of threat.

Now these two immortals must find the thief, and fast. But there are other forces at work, bigger than Duke or Annika could possibly know. And a powerful artifact in the hands of evil isn’t nearly as dangerous as the sizzlingly-hot attraction that could engulf them both…

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Duke Proctor is the first mate of the Sea Dog's immortal pirate crew.  They are sometimes asked by Department 13 to "obtain" objects that have magical powers that could be dangerous to the world in the wrong hands.  

Annika Mare knows the Sea Dog crew have her comb.  Because it can be used to control her, she cannot return to the sea until it is back in safe hands. 

This is an action packed, magical paranormal romance. 

It's written in a way that makes it all seem very believable. It has some sexy scenes and emotional moments. All the characters are so much fun.  If you have read any of the previous books in the series you will have met many of them before.  That would help you to understand the back story for them all,  but you can still enjoy this or any of the books on their own.  

I'm not entirely sure if this is the last book because not all the crew members have a forever partner,  so I will definitely be keeping a look out for them.  

Great fun.  

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Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of dark paranormal fiction. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal. Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award. When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, and has performed with San Diego Opera as well as other musical theatre companies in San Diego.

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The Lord Pretender (Red Lion Ladies #1) by Sawyer North. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Step 1: Come up with the perfect plan
Emma Watts was almost the perfect lady. That is, until her father joined the notorious Prometheans’ Club and gambled away all her prospects. Now, cast out of society, and with only her name intact, Emma will do what a young, intelligent lady can when she is thwarted by circumstance. Take revenge, of course. And the gentlemen's club, including its members, is first on the list…

Step 2: Find your target
Simon, the Earl of Blackburn, the most prominent member of the Prometheans, knows firsthand how dangerous a wily woman with an agenda can be; after all, his mother is the most devious of the species. But a string of chance encounters with a charming and breathtaking stranger leads him to reconsider. 
 
Step 3: Then watch your plans go beautifully to pieces
Upon learning that a mystery woman is digging up dirt on his club brothers, Simon volunteers to uncover her identity and ruin her by any means necessary.  But all it takes is a nasty thunderstorm to completely switch Emma's and Simon's lives. Their perspectives aren’t the only things that change though, when they wake up in each other’s bodies…

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Miss Emma Watts, her mother and younger sister have been left with nothing after her father gambled and drank away everything.  The people who encouraged that behaviour must be held to account.  

Simon,  the Earl of Blackburn has been brought up by an old dragon of a mother who will destroy anyone to get her own way.  That means he knows just how devious women can be.  That makes him the one to find the woman who is out to cause trouble for the members of his club.  

Ohh what a wonderful twist to this historical romance!  I'm not going to give anything away by telling you more of the story.  I don't think I've ever read a historical romance written by a male author before and I didn't know while I was reading it.  It's a interesting story with lots of surprises.  The characters are fabulous and learn some funny home truths.  I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.  

I loved it.  

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As a male writer of historical romance, I am a member of a small but fortunate fraternity. After I ignored the genre for most of my life, discovering many years ago how much I loved it proved more than simply unexpected. It was an epiphany. Reading romance has changed me as a man by eroding my introversion, improving my relationship energy, and kindling hotter the romantic flame of my life. As a writer of other genres, it was only a matter of time until I felt compelled to try my hand at historical romance. After three pedestrian manuscripts, the fourth finally found a home at Entangled Publishing. I am far more lucky than good as a writer, and strive every day to reduce that ratio.

I also write science fiction and historical westerns under my real name, David Nix. These days, I live in Austin, Texas with my wife and have three adult children within driving distance. 

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The Dance of Love (The Book of Love #14) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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She was ballrooms and glitter. He was grit and brawn. They should have been wrong for each other, but they weren’t.

This blazing hot Brayden cousin has no idea what the beautiful, obviously refined young woman is doing in his office, but he has no intention of ever letting her go.

Lady Augusta Nesbitt only meant to deliver a book to Exeter’s surprisingly handsome magistrate, Rafe Quinton, as a favor to his Brayden cousins. She never meant to deliver her heart as well. But a mystery surrounding her aged aunt has forced them to work closely together to discover who burned down the old woman’s house. As dangerous secrets unfold, Auggie quickly realizes Rafe is the only one she can trust, not only with her heart but her very life. Will this rugged man ever see her as more than an elegant, pampered debutante?

Widower and Exeter’s tough as nails magistrate, Rafe Quinton, was having a really bad day until he encountered the beautiful Lady Auggie Nesbitt sitting at his desk with his son on her lap. Now his son is determined to make Auggie his new mother. Of course, that would require Rafe to marry her. But how can he put his heart at risk when something very bad is going on in the Nesbitt family and Auggie may be involved? Even if she is innocent, which he truly believes she is, how can he marry this elegant daughter of a marquess? She is a ton diamond, and her life is a dance, a series of glittering balls and elite soirees.

Can she find a place in her heart for a blunt, unrefined man like him?

Enjoy this next instalment in the humorous and heart warming, bestselling Regency romance Book of Love series. 

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Rafe Quinton is the magistrate in Exeter.  It is a job that takes up too many hours in his days. Our hero is a widower with a young son,  and he's about to be involved in a hunt for a dangerous criminal. 

Lady Augusta Nesbitt has come to visit her great aunt and finds disaster. The resulting investigation will bring a lot of surprises.  Very unhelpful witnesses and a connection that is distracting.  

This historical romance is full of fun and love. The characters are strong, intelligent people who you might have met before in previous books in the series.  You don't have to have read any of the previous ones to enjoy this, but it will probably tempt you to.  That little red book has a lot to answer for.  

Really good fun.  

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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While the Wolf's Away (White Wolf #4) by Terry Spear. Paranormal Romance Release & ARC Review.

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USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear brings a perfect paranormal romance with nonstop action, thrilling suspense, and sizzling chemistry! Perfect for readers of Christine Feehan, Patricia Briggs, and Nalini Singh.

David Davis and his fellow Arctic wolves are seeking a new life in the wilds of Minnesota, away from the controlling pack leader who exploited them. Elizabeth Simpson helped David escape, but the pack leader won't let her go. It'll take everything David and Elizabeth have to get out and make a new home...together.

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Wolf shifter David and his friends are settling in to a new life and business as private investigators.  They escaped from a bad Alpha with the help of a woman that David wants for his mate.  Unfortunately she stayed behind because that's where she was needed most.  

When her grandmother no longer needs her,  Elizabeth hopes to escape her pack and join David.  The Alpha suspects that she will try and is waiting to stop her.  

This is a sexy paranormal romance filled with very interesting characters.  Lots of tension and surprises.  You will meet many of the characters from the previous books in the series,  and I personally think it's better to read them in order.  There is a lot of happiness and freedom to be won by joining the newer,  more democratic pack.  

Great fun.  

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Love, love, love romance, the paranormal, hunky Highlanders with their delicious brogue and hot kilts, so Terry Spear writes about those hunky Highlanders both in medieval times and as wolves in contemporary times. Jaguar shifters too! And young adult urban fantasy. And romantic suspense.

She grew up reading mystery, adventure, mythologies from around the world, ghost stories, the paranormal, fell in love with Dracula and Wolfman, and felt they needed loving too. Everyone should have someone to love. Which means her stories always have a HEA.

USA Today Bestseller residing in Central Texas from Sacramento, California who creates award-winning teddy bears too!

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A Scot to Have and to Hold (Once Upon a Scot #2) by Maeve Greyson. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Sometimes the best revenge is to thrive…

When Ross MacDougall, fearless warrior, frequenter of brothels, and seducer of other men’s wives, receives word that the Lord of Argyll wishes to reward him for their latest campaign, he’s skeptical. His liege’s gifts are often dubious blessings. Oftentimes, more like curses. Turns out he’s right to be leery. The reward is an Irish lass who looks like a grubby boy meant to work in the stables. And she's not intended to be Ross’s slave. She’s meant to be his wife.

Men turn away from Elise O’Cleirigh because of the accursed red stain on her right cheek. Her father called it the devil’s mark. Her mother promised it meant nothing. All Elise knows is that it’s brought her nothing but suffering. This arrogant Scot looks to be no different from the others, and that’s fine by her. She escaped her first ruthless husband. She’ll flee this one as well. But this Highlander turns out to be sly. He fights with weapons she’s ill-equipped to counter: kindness, respect, and a gentleness that makes her heart hurt. The man even apologizes when he behaves like a selfish goat. He makes her want to be wanted. And needed. By him. Not a good thing at all because come spring, she’s gone.

She’s the victim of a cruel jest. He dared fate one time too many. An unlikely pair, a winter together reveals they’re not so mismatched after all. But the past proves inescapable, returning with a vengeance to destroy them.

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.

Once Upon a Scot
A Scot of Her Own
A Scot to Have & To Hold
A Scot to Love & Protect 

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Ross MacDougall is a respected commander but he also has got into lots of bother by sleeping with lots of women.  His liege has the perfect punishment diguised as a reward for him.  

Elise O'Cleirigh is a terrified runaway who has been caught and sold.  Her face is the only thing that has saved her from more abuse. 

This is an emotional historical romance with a very sensitive hero.  There are more than a few problems to solve,  and lots of fun along the way. 

This is the second book in the series about three fierce warrior brothers, but easily read on it's own.  I'm very much looking forward to reading the next book.  

Great fun.  

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"No one has the power to shatter your dreams unless you give it to them." That's Maeve Greyson's mantra. She and Hubby of almost forty years traveled around the world while in the U.S. Air Force before returning home to rural Kentucky.

Now that her day job at the steel mill is a thing of the past, Maeve spends her time spinning tales about her beloved Highlanders and the fearless women who tame them. When she’s not plotting the perfect snare, she can be found herding cats, grandchildren, and Hubby—not necessarily in that order.

Her sweet friend and editor, Jasper the Mighty, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge a while ago but she knows in her heart he’s still watching over her as her four-legged guardian angel.

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The Highlander & The Queen’s Sacrifice (The Queen’s Highlanders #1) by Heather McCollum. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Could the Highlander be more dangerous than a poisoned gown?
Welcome to book 1 in the sensational new series, The Queen’s Highlanders by USA Today bestselling author Heather McCollum.
Kerr Gordon, next in line to be chief of the Gordon Clan, is tasked by Mary, Queen of Scots to bring to bring a gift to her cousin—and jailer—Queen Elizabeth of England. When he arrives at Whitehall Palace to find a courtly woman tied up in the stables, he acts to save her, only to be rebuked for dispatching an assassin before she could hear his confession.
Queen Elizabeth calls Maggie Darby her sacrificial lamb: Maggie's job is to try on all of the queen's gowns and accessories before she wears them—just in case they’re poisoned. Trained by her father, Maggie has no intention of dying in the line of duty. She's learned all about poisons and how to test for them.
When the handsome Highland warrior who saved her in the stables is accused of treason, Maggie’s instincts tell her that he’s been framed. As they work together to find the true traitors in Queen Elizabeth’s court, the smoldering fire that’s been growing between them erupts into an inferno that threatens to change their worlds forever.
The Queen’s Highlanders
The Highlander & The Queen’s Sacrifice
The Highlander & the Counterfeit Queen
The Highlander & the Lady of Misrule

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Highlander Kerr Gordon is taking his life in his hands by representing Mary Stuart,  Queen of Scots at the court of her enemy Queen Elizabeth. It will not help him that there is someone planning her assassination. 

Maggie Darby has been named as the Queen's sacrificial lamb because of her duty to test for poison in gifts sent for the Queen. 

There are a lot of surprises in this historical romance.  Political intrigue is the norm, and danger is around every corner.  Our characters have life changing decisions to make from the moment they meet. 

This is the first book in a new series that I will definitely be reading more of.  

I loved it.  

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Heather McCollum is an award winning, historical and YA paranormal romance writer. She earned her B.A. in Biology, much to her English professor’s dismay, and was a 2009 Golden Heart Finalist. When she is not picking her teen’s brain for authentic attitude for her YA books and finding time to write, she is usually found educating women on ovarian cancer symptoms. Ms. McCollum has recently slayed the cancer beast and resides with her very own hero and 3 kids in the wilds of suburbia on the mid-Atlantic coast.

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