Showing posts with label Five star read. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Five star read. Show all posts

Thursday, 30 June 2022

NOW LIVE Some Kind of Love - A Second Chance Love Story


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Some Kind of Love - A Second Chance Love Story

I hadn’t planned to ever return to the small town of my childhood.
It suffocated me.
It also had Freddy Bale and I definitely didn’t plan on seeing him again.
He broke my eighteen year old heart and left me with secrets which have weighed heavy on my soul.
Now I’m back. Back with secrets. I have no choice but to be here.
What if there’s a chance for us though? What if we could have a life, a future together? The time that I spend with him makes me think we could be something.
The problem is my heart belongs to someone else, someone I will always love more than Freddy. Someone who could ruin any chance I have with the man I was meant to be with.
Life is never easy and love is even harder.



My Review

There are some authors you just have to read, Anna Bloom is one of mine. I just love her writing and characters. Her characters are real, and flawed, and draw you in along with the storylines.

Some Kind of Love is a second-chance romance. It has lots of feels in it ❤️.

The story fluctuates from the present to throwbacks to Amber at 18 and Freddy at 20, and it took me right back to falling in love, yep teenage love vibes.

I loved the teenage love, but the grown-up passion and pull of Freddy and Amber was even better.

Life has ups and downs and issues that need dealing with like a husband you've separated from and don't love, an uprooted son, and a parent with dementia.

I was rooting for these two, Freddy was so caring, patient, and sexy, with a touch of bad boy. Basically a dreamboat of a book boyfriend.

The ending of the book was perfect, then there was an epilogue and the ending of that made my heart swell and smile too!

5 stars.





Tuesday, 15 February 2022

***** NEW RELEASE ***** Inflamed by an Incubus by Felicity Heaton - Review




***** NEW RELEASE *****

Inflamed by an Incubus

Fated to be together. Cursed to be apart.

Condemned by a blood mage as an act of revenge, Fenix will do anything to shatter the eternal cycle of losing his beautiful phoenix shifter mate whenever she falls for him again. As he hunts for a way to break the curse, he battles the fierce compulsion to find her latest incarnation, but a moment of weakness brings him to the last place she lived—and what he finds there changes everything.

When a wickedly handsome incubus attacks her partner, Evelyn does what any Archangel hunter would—she takes him down and takes him in. But there’s something about the alluring fae, something that teases at her lost memories, and the powerful pull she feels towards him has her falling dangerously under his spell and brings her to a life-shattering realisation.

Swept up in a tempest of danger and with a dark threat on the rise, can Fenix find the one who cursed them before fate steals his mate from him this time? Or will the soul-searing passion that blazes between them burn everything to ashes again to restart the cycle?


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***** REVIEW *****


I absolutely loved this book.  It was exciting, fun, passionate with a good dose of danger and peril.

Fenix is a delicious incubus, he's dealing with a yearning to be with his mate but is unable to be with her.  I really liked him and his love for Evelyn.

Evelyn is living a lie and I wanted her to realise this fact sooner than she did but in the flow of the story it added to the passion build-up!

So basically there is a curse to break and along with that a whole lot more story to pull you in.  I enjoyed Rosalind and Vail being in this story, their relationship is cute, but a balancing act! Archer, well he was an intriguing character.

This was a great installment in one of my favorite PNR series, bring on the next book.

FIVE STARS from me :)


***** BUY LINKS *****

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Friday, 28 May 2021

Book Hangover Warning! New Release - The Last Kiss by Anna Bloom




The Last Kiss

Series: The Notting Hill Sisterhood #1
Author: Anna Bloom
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 28, 2021

BLURB

My life began when I found out it was ending.

One Frenchman. One night. No questions. No names.
The perfect antidote for a stolen future.
Fate though has other plans. This doesn’t feel like a one-night stand, it feels like soulmates for a lifetime.
One night can’t be enough because I think we’re falling in love.
It has to be enough, because how do you tell someone it’s the end when all you want is for it to be the beginning?

Can you learn to live and love, knowing it might never last?

Travel with the characters from London to France via this inspirational, heartwarming, angsty love story from the pen of Anna Bloom.





PURCHASE LINKS


Free in Kindle Unlimited


MY REVIEW

Looking for a Book Hangover? Look no further pick up The Last Kiss. I couldn't move on to a new book so re-read this!

A beautiful, emotional, and tragic love story.

My heart is in recovery after reading this book. It broke me, made me smile, and was definitely heartwarming.

Jules is amazing and so strong, I also loved Liv the sister and the whirlwind of a niece that reminded me of my daughter. Henri, oui the man of the book, swoon-worthy yes, sexy, business owner, the list could go on!

The chemistry between Henri and Jules is literally bouncing off the pages, I was totally pulled in, lapping up every moment they shared

There were many times I had to dry my eyes before continuing, but I loved this heartbreaking romance.

This is a book that will take you on a fulfilling emotional journey.

Five heartbreaking perfect stars


EXCERPTS


#1

I can feel what living is. It’s in one moment to the next. One breath that leads to another. One touch, one sigh, one glance, creating a perfect moment that is imprinted forever.
All I want is his kiss. It’s a burn, a desire, a question that needs to be met with an answer
Hands clutch my elbows, but instead of screaming or fending for my life with my handbag as a weapon, I’m shuddering, breathing out a long held bated breath.
Breathing the same air as… as…
“Henri Carré.” His lips crush into mine and I moan a deep and toe curling sigh.
Fate, you wily beast I thought you’d let me down.
It hits me how much I’ve been craving this moment, desperately waiting without wanting to give meaning to the ache festering under my skin. The grey of my world bursts into colour with the press of his lips.
Henri. The perfect name.

#2

“If I asked you to stay, would you?” He yawns and kisses my ear.
“With all my heart,” I say, because I’m pretty sure when I go home I’ll be leaving what little is left of it here with him. I can’t fight the tears, and I know he knows I’m crying, but he doesn’t say anything, just holding me tight as the lie I’ve created between us takes its hold.
Truth is, I just don’t have a heart to give.


COMING SOON

#2 The Ex-Apocalypse – Releasing September 16



AUTHOR BIO

A book hoarder and coffee addict by heart Anna Bloom loves to write extraordinary stories about real love. Based south of London with her husband, three children and a dog with a beard, Anna likes to connect with readers, fan girl over her favourite authors and binge watch Supernatural and Superhero movies while drinking lots of wine.

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Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Dreaming Under An Island Skye by Lisa Hobman - New Release & Review



Dreaming Under An Island Skye

Is there really such a thing as a second shot at true love?

After three wonderful years of marriage, librarian Juliette Fairhurst’s heart is shattered when her husband, Laurie, is taken from her much too soon.

Devasted, Juliette decides to take a sabbatical and reconnect with her mother’s birthplace, the village of Glentorrin on the picturesque Isle of Skye.

Welcomed by most of the villagers, Juliette throws herself into an idyllic community life, taking on the role of temporary summer guardian at The Lifeboat House Museum; a role that offers her the perfect escape from the tragedy of her real life.

During her time on the island, Juliette clashes with brooding single dad and artist, Reid Mackinnon and is befriended by his son Evin and dog Chewie. It’s clear that divorced Reid is struggling and scarred by his own painful experiences.

Can these two lost souls find a lifeline to rescue each other?



My Review

A delightful read. This really was a joy to devour.

The story delves into many facets of real life, so you would think joy would be the wrong word but it's not, the characters dive off the pages and into your heart and the setting sounds stunning.

Juliette is a woman that people take to, she would talk to anyone, a kind-natured person who has had a heartbreaking spanner thrown in her life plan.

This is a slow burn romance but is also about self-discovery. Enter Reid.

Reid, I knew the grumpy man was going to be of interest and I was so excited when they properly met. He's a man going through his own journey and how I loved him and wanted to hug him.

All in all this book was a perfect read for me, and my eyes misted up a couple of times along the way.

5 sparkly stars

Buy Links

Available on Kindle Unlimited

Thursday, 1 October 2020

Once Upon a Wish-mas by Laura Barnard - Now on Audio Book - Review Post




Audio now available for Once Upon a Wish-Mas! This laugh out loud sweet single dad book is perfect to get yourself in the Christmas spirit – especially in these depressing times. To celebrate Laura Barnard is giving away a signed paperback on her page – www.facebook.com/laurabarnardbooks


'Mary Poppins meets The Holiday with a sprinkling of White Christmas. Perfect!' - Carrie Elks, Amazon Best Selling Author



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Synopsis

Ruby Campbell isn't daunted at the prospect of working as a Nanny for the notorious Barclay Rothchester. She’s warned he’s a strict control freak, but she’s sure she can soften him up. 

Barclay Rothchester lost his wife three years ago. Of course he’s never going to find someone to replace her role, the one she did so perfectly. He’s sure its not going to be hippy dippy Ruby with her sass and rebellious ways. 

Ruby is determined to give his daughters the Christmas they deserve. Now if only she can tolerate their father long enough to make that happen. 


Are they both willing to put their stubborn pride aside, or will they risk losing the one gift that can't be wrapped: each other.

Readers can't get enough of Once Upon a Wish-mas...

'All I can say is wow! This book is amazing!'' - Crazy Reader Book Blog 

'I devoured this. The kind of book that makes me fall in love with reading all over again' - Nic Reads in Heels

'I recommend this book for you to read without a second thought. There is nothing to fault about this story and I know you will enjoy it just as much as I have'- Literary Lust

My Review

A Christmas themed rom-com and I absolutely loved it. It's a bit of Mary Poppins with some Christmas fun and romance, the difference being I loved this nanny so much more than that Mary Poppins sequel!

Barclay a widower takes on a new nanny for his two cute girls and gets Ruby. Ruby omg she's a force of nature, she really made me chuckle. I did think she pushed the boundaries quite a bit for a new employee but it was needed at times and so entertaining.

The story is mainly from Ruby's pov, but Barclay gets some smaller chapters so we get his pov and it's obvious quite soon his not as cold as he first shows, just guarded. Did I mention he's a good looking man that keeps himself fit, something Ruby can't help but notice.

I listened to the audiobook and loved the narration. There were so many moments I wanted to highlight like an ebook!

The narrator defined the characters well and gave them personality and the children's voices came over cute.

A real humorous and easy listen. Trouble is you don't want to pause it when you have to go out! I could totally see this as a rom-com on the big screen.

5 Magic of Christmas stars



Friday, 26 June 2020

Poetic Complexities of Life by Matthew Collins - Review


Poetic Complexities of Life
by Matthew Collins


Book Info

This is a book of poetry that has many take home messages. There is poetry here that will get you thinking and feeling about the world around you. Some hard hitting truths, realities and complexities that will tease out your emotions. This book will take you on a journey through life's rich tapestry. It will open minds and hearts to this rollercoaster that we find ourselves riding every day.


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Only 99c/77p



📚 My Review 📚

This book of poems is listed for 13-18 year olds, but personally as an adult I really enjoyed reading this poet's work.

The poems are thought-provoking and deal with many subjects that are prevalent in society. There are many that touched me including 'Spectrum' and 'My Life'. I also enjoyed 'Our Town ' as it bought back memories of being younger!

I'm going to give to my daughter to read too.

Poetry is hard to rate but the way the poems make you 'pause for thought', I'll give it five stars.



Wednesday, 29 January 2020

The Blackthorne Vampires by Kim Loraine - Review




The Blackthorne Vampires (3 Book Series)


Have you read this vampire series? I have just finished it and I recommend it. I wrote a small review late last night for book 3 - will be expanding it, but in some ways it says enough!

'Omg that was a fab read, the author put us through a lot. I have so many emotions. An eventful but perfect finish to Cashel and Olivia's story.' - five stars TVRBB

The Blackthorne Vampires (3 Book Series)

Available on KU

Blood Captive - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2u3qVEf
Blood Traitor - Amazon - https://amzn.to/2U5rDvh

***** ***** ***** ***** *****


Blood Captive

He wanted me for my blood...

Living on the run was all I'd ever known. My life was unstable, but at least I wasn't alone. That all changed when my mother was murdered.

I ran from the unknown creatures she'd always feared. Until the day I stopped being afraid.
That was my first mistake.

Cashel Blackthorne took me as his captive, but more than that, he opened my eyes to the terrible truth of the world.

Vampires exist, and I am the key to their salvation.

The Blackthorne vampires need my blood but their prince desires more--me.
There's something between us neither of us can deny.

He is my captor, but I'll be his ruin




My Review

Take a bite into this book, it's a good one!

Olivia's life changes when she's out for drinks one night, she's taken to a houseful of vampires.

Talking vampires there's a few there, the main ones being the king who is beyond horrible, along with his children. Cashel is the eldest child and his dad the king loves tormenting him.

I didn't like Cashel at all to begin with but he showed a few good qualities and a softer side as the story went on. I kept wondering which is the real him!

Olivia, she is sassy maybe too sassy considering she's in a house of vamps and her blood smells so good! She is strong-willed though, but Cashel is her weakness, she wants him or is she playing him and us?

Vampires are one of my fave genres, so add in some good characters and an interesting storyline and I got a book I really enjoyed.

Did I mention there's a cliffy... Book 2 here I come.

***** ***** ***** ***** *****


Blood Traitor

Cashel Blackthorne took me captive.

I hated him.
I wanted him.
I fell for him.

Then everything I knew changed.
I got away from the Blackthorne vampires, but they still want my blood. Living a nomadic life with a band of hunters, I learned how to fight and how to defend myself.

Now I’m torn between the deep feelings I’ve developed for my captor and the new attraction I have for Logan, the rugged hunter who came for me.

Cashel Blackthorne may have taken my heart, but he also taught me a lesson...

Never trust a vampire.



My Review

Book 2 carries on from where book 1 ended, yes that cliff hanger and it doesn't get less angsty for a while, does it at all? I'm not sure as the vamps are still desperate to keep Olivia! There's danger everywhere and surprises.

Cashel, really catches you in this book, just in case he didn't in book 1. I found I liked his siblings a lot more in this book. Some of the other characters are horrid though.

Logan the vampire hunter was nice but no Cashel.

I loved Olivia and Cashel's growing connection and how protective they are of each other.

The book ends on another cliffy though, so book 3 can't be kept waiting too long.

***** ***** ***** ***** *****


Blood Heir

*The final chapter in Cashel and Olivia's story*

Every love story has an ending. This is mine.

Cashel Blackthorne has been my kidnapper, my tormentor, my protecter, and my lover.
Now he’s shattered us beyond repair.

He sacrificed his freedom to give me mine, only to have our bond completely broken. I lost him just when I truly found him. I need to bring him back to me, to save him from the fate he set for himself, and most of all, to find a cure.

Since all this began, I’ve been their prey, but the tables have turned and this time, I’m the hunter. The Blackthorne vampires won’t take anything from me again




My Review

Omg that was a fab read, the author put us through a lot. I have so many emotions. An eventful but perfect finish to Cashel and Olivia's story.

Some books you know which way they will go, I thought I knew with this one but every time I thought ok, something else happened and took us on another twist.

Lucas what can I say, his a darling, a vampire darling but omg he is special.

Cashel is desperate to get back to Olivia but what he comes back to is not what he expected and seriously complicates what his plans were.

Olivia is strong and inquisitive, sometimes too much and puts herself in danger. She has to muster every strength she has to survive this book.

My heartfelt like it would break a few times through this book. The storyline flowed and couldn't wait to get back to the book every chance I got.

5 stars

Read on KU


Saturday, 30 November 2019

New Release - Scandal Queen by Anna Bloom


Scandal Queen 
by 
Anna Bloom 
The much anticipated follow up to Tabloid Princess

AVAILABLE NOW
DOWNLOAD TODAY: mybook.to/Scandalqueen
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
#ScandalQueen  #ReleaseBlitz #AnnaBloom #RoyalRomance
#BareNakedWords #RomanceReaders #Books

SYNOPSIS
I never meant to fall for a prince… now nothing can be the same again.
It wasn’t meant to be this way… My life with my daughter was safe and protected; perfectly controlled.
Then he came and smashed everything I knew, everything I thought I knew, into pieces.
He broke my heart with his lies and deception, but now he’s under my skin and I can’t go back to the life I once had. All roads lead to him, the king of my heart, the man I would change everything for.
But with royalty comes obligation and expectation. Everyone wants a piece of him.
Inside the palace walls, he swears to keep us safe, yet I know the promise isn’t his to make.
Can he be the person his country needs while also loving us? Can I be the woman who stands proud by his side, or will I always be the daughter of a drug addict who has no place in the higher realms of society?
He says we can make it work, that we can fight tradition and give his people something new.
I wonder what price we will pay to be free to live our dream.
A heart-stopping Rags to Riches tale.




REVIEW

5 Royal Stars
 *****
Started Scandal Queen as soon as I finished Tabloid Princess, it starts off where book 1 finishes.

Emotions felt while reading in no particular order..... Worried, swooned, got anxious, smiled lots, angsty, swooned some more, got tearful and more swooning, lots of smiling.

A great conclusion to Leia and Oliver's story, both wonderful characters, both strong and full of love with a caring nature. Little Daisy and Nana make it all that more real.

The romance between Leia and Oliver is heart-warming and you feel the passion through the writing. You do wonder though if they'll ever get a moment when they're not being judged or having a moment ruined by royal life or something from Leia's life being dug up.

I found their story delightful and I loved being absorbed into this royal/fairytale romance. I feel a book hangover coming on, missing Ollie and Leia already!

NOT STARTED THE DUET
Buy your copy Today: mybook.to/Tabloidprincess


Meet the Author
A book hoarder and coffee addict by heart Anna Bloom loves to write extraordinary stories about real love. Based south of London with her husband, three children and a dog with a beard, Anna likes to connect with readers, fan girl over her favourite authors and binge watch Supernatural while drinking lots of wine.

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Review - Tabloid Princess (Tabloid Princess #1) by Anna Bloom


Tabloid Princess
by 


She didn’t believe in fairy tales… until she fell for a prince.

Single mother, Leia Lawrence didn't have a storybook childhood.
Now? Dating… men…? She’d rather stay in her tower of solitude.

Until her path crosses with the heir to the British throne.

He should be the bad boy the press portray him as.
He isn’t.
He should be as arrogant as the rich elites she despises.
He isn’t
He should be easy to walk away from.
Oh, boy, he isn’t.

Oliver is nothing like the man she expects. Smart, funny and caring, he could push through every defence she has in place.
But one passing moment could change everything. It could bring the press to her door and unbury secrets she thinks are long dead.

What will he be willing to do to protect her?
She has nowhere left to turn, except to her prince.
The only thing she can do is wait and see if he’ll choose to protect his country… or her…





My Review

A story so fanciful but so wonderful, I loved it! 

When Leia meets Oliver the future king of Great Britain she doesn't hold back, says exactly what she thinks. In a way she reminds of Bridgette Jones! Leia had an undesirable upbringing and is also a single mum - a perfect match for a prince. 

Prince Oliver.... Let me pick myself off the floor, has he tried saying Princess Tracey, I may come with 3 grown-ish kids and hubby but I can squeeze him in somewhere 🙂. Seriously his swoon-worthy, he might mess up a little here and there but in my opinion all for the right reason. 

This book is no fairytale, well it is sort of, but with Leia's life and work it brings up issues people deal with daily.

I'm diving into book 2 now as I can't wait to see how this will work out, personally I think she would make a caring and compassionate princess, fingers crossed.

5 Stars



Available on Kindle Unlimited






Releasing 28th November


Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Review - Letters to Lincoln by Tracie Podger - Five Stars



Letters to Lincoln
by 

What do you do when your husband dies unexpectedly?
You write him a letter, of course.

What do you do when someone answers that letter?

Dani was mid-thirties when she found herself alone and without her soulmate.
Coming to terms with her loss took all her strength and her voice.

If Dani thought she’d experienced the worst life could throw at her, she was wrong.

Lies, deceit, confusion surround her.
A stranger, a builder, and a priest comfort her.

Letters to Lincoln is a contemporary romance about overcoming loss, finding the strength to rebuild a life, and learning to forgive.

For readers over the age of 18.




REVIEW

I stayed up late last night to finish this book and how I loved it. I won't lie, its an emotional read, just read the book description! My heart broke for Dani, her grief came through the pages and made me feel so much.

Dani has lost her hubby and daughter in one swoop, her life is over in one way. She needs an outlet, she can't speak as she has lost her voice through the shock of her loss, so she writes a letter to Trey - her hubby and puts in a bottle on the beach. She is shocked to receive a response.

The letters are not from Trey, they're from someone who understands her pain and wants to help - they are touching and heartbreaking, but have an uplifting edge to them too. Sometimes we need someone who is not family to open up to and that is true for Dani and her letters help her so much.

You can think well how can there be romance in a book about heartbreak, but oh there is, it creeps up on you and it's wonderful and heartwarming.

This book takes you through so much. Dani's journey is not an easy one and some of the twists left me with my mouth gaping, but I loved this book.

A must-read for fans of an emotional read.

Five Touching stars

Read through Kindle Unlimited.


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Thursday, 15 November 2018

★*✩*★ RELEASE BLITZ ★*✩*★ Pelvic Flaws #Review #FiveStars


★*✩*★ RELEASE BLITZ ★*✩*★
Pelvic Flaws
Looking for a Funny and heartwarming story? Dive in and meet Katie, a real woman and Dex a dream silver fox 
Available on Amazon: 


BLURB:
Pelvic Flaws
I’m Katie Grainger, I’m 45 years old, a divorced mother of three, slightly annoying at times, but always loveable, kids and I can wet myself at the drop of hat. Actually, it’s more like a sneeze or a cough than a drop of a hat, but whatever the reason, let’s just say I am forever grateful for the invention of the ultra-thin panty pad.
I don’t have a bad life, there’s book club where I discuss the menopause with my friends, there’s Clubbercise where I wet myself and dance like my mother with my friend Mandy and there’s my work which is pretty boring, where I get to learn a lot about reality TV from my much younger co-workers. All of which makes me content – yes, I’d like more sex, but who wouldn’t when their castle hadn’t been breached for four years. 
Do I have regrets in my life?
Yes, I do. I regret that my ex-husband, Carl, and I didn’t realise we’d grown apart sooner. I regret not trying more online dating when I first got divorced and I regret that my youngest, Charlie, feels torn between pleasing me and his dad. What I don’t regret is my bag breaking and spilling everything over the pizza place floor, the night Dex Michaels was in there ordering a 9inch meat feast.
What can I say about Dex?
Dex is the sort of man that dreamy sighs are made of. He’s tattooed, has impeccable pecs and amazing abs and has the most gorgeous blue eyes I’ve ever seen. He’s a true Southern Gentleman, with an accent that makes me want to wear a pair of Daisy Duke’s and ride across the range on stallion call Champion. Dex Michaels is 46 years old, owns his own Tattoo Studio, has no baggage and seems to think I’m cute. A match made in heaven – right?
Pelvic Flaws is the story of one woman’s struggle with hot sweats, mood swings and perilously poor pelvic floor muscles. It’s the story of Dex, who thinks all those things about Katie are funny and adorable. It’s the story of a romance that could turn into something big. It’s the story of what might be the love affair of the century, potentially being ruined by the baggage that neither of them knew existed.

ARC REVIEW


Loved it

I was hooked from the beginning, the start was amusing, book club sounded just like me and my girly friends talking 😃

Katie is a divorcee with 3 kids, she's your run of the mill woman, doesn't see her own strengths, has typical age 45+ issues, along with a very honest voice.

Okay I'm considering doctoring some of my bags if it brings a Dex into my life...... bugger I'm married so that won't be a good idea lol

Dex is the perfect silver fox and is swoon-worthy. He calls everyone darlin as he is American and damn it sounds good coming from him, but he calls Katie Kat <3 His a tattooist with good morals and is so kind and considerate and most definitely SEXY!

The story and humour made me giggle and quite a few bits made me belly laugh - especially the 'escape' when Katie and Dex are at the gym together!

I loved how real Katie was and other than the fact I'm married, I almost thought Katie was based around me. Yes Dex is a dreamboat and most probably more fantasy, but who cares I loved him.

So, if you're looking for a Funny and heartwarming story, dive in and meet Katie, a real woman and Dex a dream silver fox <3

Five Stars



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