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J CruzHello, my loves, Sorry to have kept you waiting. As with my other books, updates will be once or twice a day. Thank you all so much for joining me again on this journey. I saw some familiar names - Susan, Xienne Gutierrez, Lhyn and Ana17. Am so glad you have found your way to my new book. I hope that you will join me in yet another love journey. Love, J Cruz
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