Romantic Comedy Review: Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley

Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley

Published: May 25th, 2021

Publisher: Graydon House

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Heat rating: 🔥🔥

# of pages: 320

My rating: 4.5 stars

Acquired this book: From the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for honest consideration

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Kara Sullivan’s life is full of love—albeit fictional. As a bestselling romance novelist and influential bookstagrammer, she’s fine with getting her happily-ever-after fix between the covers of a book.

But right now? Not only is Kara’s best friend getting married next week—which means big wedding stress—but the deadline for her next novel is looming, and she hasn’t written a single word. The last thing she needs is for her infuriating first love, Ryan Thompson, to suddenly appear in the wedding party. But Ryan’s unexpected arrival sparks a creative awakening in Kara that inspires the steamy historical romance she desperately needs to deliver.

With her wedding duties intensifying, her deadline getting closer by the second and her bills not paying themselves, Kara knows there’s only one way for her to finish her book and to give her characters the ever-after they deserve. But can she embrace the unlikely, ruggedly handsome muse—who pushes every one of her buttons—to save the wedding, her career and, just maybe, write her own happy ending?

Talk Bookish to Me is basically a love letter to the romance genre. Our heroine, Kara, is a romance author, a fierce defender of the genre, and a bookstagrammer (so she’s basically me). She’s spent months unable to write her next book and, with her deadline looming, is getting desperate. When she’s reunited with her first love - the guy who broke her heart ten years ago, and who she still harbours a ton of resentment toward - she’s both irritated and intrigued to discover his presence has unblocked her creative flow.

This book was so charming. It had me laughing within the first few pages, and I connected easily to Kara. I loved the combination of second chance and enemies-to-lovers; Kara and Ryan clearly had unresolved feelings for each other and despite the initial anger they felt toward each other for all that had happened, they couldn’t deny their lingering feelings or the chemistry between them. I also really enjoyed the friendship dynamics between Kara and her two best friends and how supportive they were.

Now, here’s where we get into spoiler territory: Cheating is usually a deal-breaker for me. If I’d known that aspect of the plot going in, I’m not sure I would have read this book, which would have been a shame because I genuinely enjoyed it. The way it all happened made me sad, angry, and disappointed in Ryan. I feel so torn because what he did was wrong and inexcusable, but...I appreciated how it all worked out? People make mistakes and while this was a colossal one, he and Kara were clearly in love and were meant for each other. I do wish there had been some other conflict because it feels icky seeming like I’m ‘okay’ with the cheating aspect. I’m not okay with it, but Ryan knew what he did was wrong and was willing to face the consequences. People aren’t perfect and we can’t expect fictional characters to be either. As an author herself and a champion of romance, Kara knew that better than anyone, and I feel like her decision to forgive Ryan was an informed one. She loved him enough to forgive him and forge ahead with a relationship. As readers, our viewpoint is subjective and we bring our own personal biases and histories, so I completely understand how that part of the book will be a hard no for some people. // End spoilers

I think Talk Bookish to Me will be a hit with many romance readers. It definitely was with me! I’ll look forward to more books from Kate Bromley.

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Review: Her Best Laid Plans by Cara McKenna

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Her Best Laid Plans by Cara McKenna
Series: Standalone
Published: April 15th, 2014
Publisher: Cosmopolitan Red-Hot Reads from Harlequin
85 pages (ebook)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Acquired this book: Bought
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Experience Ireland—the dramatic beauty, the warm hospitality…and the smoking hot local guys!

Imagine nursing a pint in a cozy, authentic country pub, far from Cork's busy city pulse. Getting here took you a plane, bus, taxi and…um, bicycle. But just as you're resigning yourself to drinking beside grey-haired farmers, you see him—a man with the looks and charm to soothe any heartbroken girl.

He's your bartender. Your really, really gorgeous bartender.

For American Jamie Webb—recently dumped and housesitting for two weeks—Connor Kelleher is like a six-course feast after a 23-year starvation diet. But it's gotta be casual. She's just begun rerouting her life after a three-year man-related detour. Still, a sexy romp (or twenty!) with Sexy McBartender?

But what happens when Jamie's best-laid plans for no future plans with any man begin to change?

 

I found Her Best Laid Plans while searching for books set in Ireland. Between the cover, the ‘Cosmo Red-Hot Reads’ label, and the fact the book is a novella, I was expecting more sex than story. I figured it’d be a quick, sexy read, and while there was some super hot sex in this book (like SUPER HOT OMG), it also had a great plot and fleshed-out characters.

I really liked Jamie and Connor. I sympathized with Jamie and her reasons for visiting Ireland and needing a break from real life. I appreciated that while she and Connor had instant chemistry, it never felt rushed or forced. It can be really hard to find a balance in novellas, and I think McKenna did a fantastic job. It felt like Jamie and Connor actually got to know each other, and while they promised no strings or expectations beyond Jamie’s visit to Ireland, it was easy to root for them and hope they’d find a way to make it work. Then there were the sex scenes. Holy wow. The ‘red-hot reads’ is definitely accurate. I was glad the book wasn’t all sex all the time, but I sure did enjoy Jamie and Connor’s sexytimes!

If you’re looking for a quick, sexy, funny, sweet read I highly recommend Her Best Laid Plans. I thoroughly enjoyed this story from beginning to end.

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Review: Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

Let’s Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

Series: Standalone

Published: July 29th, 2014

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

352 pages (eARC)

Genre: Contemporary young adult

Acquired this book: From the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review

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Five strangers. Countless adventures. One epic way to get lost.

Four teens across the country have only one thing in common: a girl named LEILA. She crashes into their lives in her absurdly red car at the moment they need someone the most.

There's HUDSON, a small-town mechanic who is willing to throw away his dreams for true love. And BREE, a runaway who seizes every Tuesday—and a few stolen goods along the way. ELLIOT believes in happy endings…until his own life goes off-script. And SONIA worries that when she lost her boyfriend, she also lost the ability to love.

Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia find a friend in Leila. And when Leila leaves them, their lives are forever changed. But it is during Leila's own 4,268-mile journey that she discovers the most important truth— sometimes, what you need most is right where you started. And maybe the only way to find what you're looking for is to get lost along the way.

 

Let’s Get Lost is a funny, touching, compelling adventure. It’s the story of what happens when a teenage girl travels across country to find herself, and ends up helping other people in life-changing ways along her journey.

I didn’t really know what to expect when I started this book. I love road trip books, because when done right, they’re full of little nuggets of wisdom about life, love, self-discovery, and friendship. It’s true what they say: you can’t run away from your problems. They’ll follow you in unexpected ways. Sometimes, though, you just need to get lost in order to find yourself and discover that life and the world are bigger than your own little corner of the world and your own problems, fears, etc. That’s exactly what happened for Leila, and I loved going along with her on her journey. I felt like I was with her in her crazy red car, seeing the United States, and learning that the world is bigger and yet smaller than it seems in so many ways.

I loved that even though Leila was technically the main character in Let’s Get Lost, she sort of took a backseat through most of the story. We saw her from other people’s perspectives as she went from place to place, helping each of the other characters through some pivotal moment in their life. She was smart and bold and up for anything - the ultimate wingman. We got little tidbits of information about her here and there, but never really knew who she was. It was obvious there was more to her story than she was telling, and I was intrigued. When it was finally time for her story, I already felt so connected to her that I wished she were a real person so we could be friends.

Let’s Get Lost is a unique road trip story. It made me laugh, it touched my heart, and it stirred up my wanderlust. It’s the perfect escape from reality, and I highly recommend it. 

 

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Review: The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters #1

Published: February 25th, 2014

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

382 pages (ARC)

Genre: Contemporary young adult

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Savannah. Courtney. Peyton.

The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

 

If you’re looking for a fun and frivolous contemporary YA read, The Secret Diamond Sisters might be for you. This is the type of book that would have appealed to me as a teenager when the thought of suddenly finding out you’re related to someone super rich and you get to move somewhere really cool where there are endless parties and tons of hot boys would have been something I’d have fantasized about. As an adult…I had a lot of issues with this book. It makes me really sad to say it because Michelle seems like a sweetheart, and the book had such a promising premise, but there was just so much about it that didn’t work for me.

My first big issue was the characters. I didn’t really like them and I didn’t connect with them. Savannah was 15, Courtney was 16, and Peyton was 17. They were about as different as sisters could be, but it was clear they cared about each other, which I liked.

The story was told from all three sisters’ POVs, plus a girl named Madison who lived in the same building and would be going to the same school as the sisters in the fall. I have theories about Madison, but since nothing with her character really came to fruition, her POV seemed unnecessary and made a long book even longer. Despite there being four different POVs, I tended to think of Savannah as the main character for some reason - maybe because her POV was first, or perhaps because Courtney and Peyton talked a lot about how they’d tried to keep her sheltered from their mother’s issues and how they felt the needed to protect her in Vegas (even though they didn't, but I'll get to that).

Savannah was incredibly shallow, but in an innocent, naïve sort of way. She seemed like an accurate portrayal of a certain type of 15-year-old girl - insecure, obsessed with boys, materialistic, competitive, and looking for love, affection, and approval in all the wrong places. When she found out who her dad was, she wanted the best of everything and was the most receptive to suddenly having endless supplies of money at her disposal. There were times when I found her innocence almost endearing, but there were also times when it made me shake my head and roll my eyes, or made me want to shake her in exasperation. She needed some serious guidance and wasn't getting it from anywhere. She was so obsessed with fitting in and trying to live up to the image of being a Diamond that at times it made her a spineless pushover who would do anything to be seen as cool. A lot of the things she did just didn’t sit right with me. 

Courtney was probably my favourite of the sisters. She was smart, driven, and a hard worker. If Courtney was my favourite character, Peyton was definitely my least. She was a 'rebel' and had a huge chip on her shoulder. Her attitude sucked through the whole book, and she was constantly doing and saying things that made her massively unlikable. She was different for the sake of being different, and did things because she thought it would get attention or make someone mad or whatever. She was basically an immature brat. Something else that bothered me: Courtney and Peyton both kept talking about how they had to look out for Savannah, and they said they’d keep an eye on her, but neither of them did. They both let her leave with guys they didn’t know (or like), and they didn’t discourage some of her more questionable behavior. 

Besides the characters, my other main issue was the plot - as in, there really wasn’t one. The whole book took place in the span of a week, and everything happened very quickly. Within the first night the girls were there, two out of three of them did some seriously questionable things. There was a lot of instalove/lust/obsession with all three girls. There were so many boys in this book I had trouble keeping track of them all. There was also a lot of underage drinking. This doesn’t normally bother me in a book, depending on the situation and how it’s handled, but it was mentioned constantly. I don’t know if that’s what life is really like in Vegas for teenagers but it seemed like nobody could function unless they were drinking and/or getting hammered. And the real kicker: the girls’ mother was an alcoholic who’s in rehab.

The synopsis makes it sound like there’s a bit of mystery to the book: “But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.” What truth about their past? We learn almost nothing about their past. As I said, I have a theory about Madison, but we didn’t actually learn anything, and nothing was resolved because nothing happened. I know this is the first book in a trilogy, but I have no idea where it could possibly go from here. At almost 400 pages, the book felt like it was never going to end. The premise sounded really fun and exciting, which makes me think it could have been one great book where stuff actually happened rather than a trilogy that’s dragged out needlessly.

I feel like I’ve ripped this book to shreds, which makes me really sad, because I hate doing that, and even after three + years of writing reviews, I still feel bad writing this type of review, even though I’m being honest. There was one thing I liked about the book: the setting. There are definitely not enough books set in Vegas. I enjoyed ‘seeing’ Vegas, especially the Venice and Paris hotels, and the whole Phantom of the Opera thing won points with me because I’ve wanted to see it since I was a little girl and love the movie.

I will say that I think The Secret Diamond Sisters would make a fun TV show. There's definitely enough drama and romance - now if there was more conflict and a few more likable characters, it's a show I would watch and consider a guilty pleasure show (like the Real Housewives). 

If you’re curious about The Secret Diamond Sisters, I encourage you to give it a try. Just because it didn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t work for you. Plenty of people seem to absolutely love it and not have any of the issues I had with it, and I hope you’ll be one of those people. 

 

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Cover Reveal: The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Today I'm pleased to be part of the week-long cover reveal for Michelle Madow's The Secret Diamond Sisters, which will be released on February 25th, 2014 from Harlequin Teen.

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Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. 

The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

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This is such a fun cover. I love that it's completely different from anything I've seen, and also completely different from what I was expecting. I like that Vegas was worked into the cover since it's obviously a bit part of the book. I've never read any YA books set in Vegas, so I'm excited to read this one! 

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Blog Tour Review: Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold Cookbook

Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold Cookbook: A Love Story Told Through 150 Recipes

Series: Fool’s Gold #12.1

Published: August 27th, 2013

Publisher: Harlequin

272 pages

Genre: Cookbook/contemporary romance

Acquired this book: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

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New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery invites you to taste the local cuisine of her beloved fictional town and share in a year's worth of deliciously seasonal recipes. 

Fool's Gold is known as the Land of Happy Endings, but it's also the land of hearty appetites. Throughout the series, the residents of Fool's Gold have found joy, comfort and good times through food. Now two local Fool's Gold chefs will also find love through food! Join them as they flirt, fight, and fall in love, one season at a time.

You'll also find favorite recipes from popular characters in the series, such as:

Heidi's Arugula, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese

Liz's Spaghetti for the Girls

Denise's Summer Berry Pie 

With chapters for summer, spring, fall, and winter, you can find the perfect recipe for everything from holiday get-togethers to cozy date nights, always using the freshest ingredients. And the heartwarming love story that is woven throughout is Susan Mallery at her finest.

The more than 150 recipes and dozens of gorgeous photographs in this book will inspire you to find perfection in the simple and the seasonal. And with all of Fool's Gold with you in the kitchen, your every celebration will have a happy ending!

I have a confession to make: before the Fool’s Gold Cookbook, I’d never read any of Susan Mallery’s books. I’ve had her books on my to be read list for ages and I even own several of them, but I’ve never actually read them. My mum, however, is a huge Susan Mallery fan and has read almost all her books. That being said, Susan has a special place in my heart. Why? About a year and a half ago, Susan held a contest for her book Barefoot Season. Entrants had to make a video telling her why they wanted the book. The grand prize was a signed copy of Barefoot Season and $300 in Amazon gift cards. While I didn’t win the grand prize, I did win a signed copy of Barefoot Season, because Susan liked my video (which I dedicated to my mum). I was so incredibly touched; I hadn’t told my mum about my entry, so the day the book arrived, I showed her my video and gave her the book as a gift. She was beyond thrilled. 

Between my mum, Susan Mallery’s Facebook fan page, and a few of my blogging friends, I’ve heard a lot of great things about Fool’s Gold. When I heard about the Fool’s Gold Cookbook, I thought it was a brilliant idea - a cookbook and a love story all in one. I love to cook; I do all the cooking in my home, and have for several years. Most of what I know I learned from family members, trial and error, and the Food Network. I don’t often follow recipes because a) I like to be creative and make stuff up (which is why I’m not the best baker); and b) I often find recipes too hard to follow, or they have ingredients I don’t have on hand/don't have access to/can’t afford to buy.

I didn’t have those problems with Fool’s Gold Cookbook. What was so fantastic about it was that the recipes were easy to follow, there were no hard-to-find ingredients, and there were also no ingredients that would break the bank. The majority of recipes used things you’d likely already have on hand or that would be easy to get. Each recipe had a description of the dish, and a tip to either save time or money, which was great. So many recipes in cookbooks are time-consuming and/or so convoluted they’re hard to follow, but the Fool’s Gold Cookbook was really easy to follow. I also loved that the book was broken down by season. Whether you’re looking for a recipe for a cold winter's day, something fast and easy when the weather’s hot, or something with seasonal spring or fall ingredients, you’ll find it in the Fool’s Gold Cookbook. Plus the photos are absolutely gorgeous!

This macaroni and cheese recipe was very similar to my own (which I'm famous for in my family - I have to make it for every holiday and gathering), but with a few variations. The toasted garlic bread crumb topping was amazing. I'm going to do this from now on when I make mac and cheese. 

Tomato soup is one of my favourite foods ever, but I've never made it myself. This roasted tomato soup was easy and delicious. The actual recipe includes a cheddar crostini but I decided to make grilled cheese sandwiches instead because I didn't have a chance to go out and get a baguette.

Another thing I loved about the book was the love story woven throughout. I’m a sucker for romance, and this was a really sweet one. Despite being a short story, the characters really popped off the pages. I thought it was cool that they mentioned some of the recipes that were in the cookbook itself, and talked about the process of making the cookbook. It made me even more eager to finally get started with the Fool’s Gold series.

Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Gold Cookbook is absolutely beautiful. It’s obvious a lot of time and attention went into creating the recipes, and creating the book itself, which now has a place of honour in my kitchen. The love story was sweet and romantic, like a perfect little treat at the end of a delicious meal. If you enjoy cooking and/or baking, you should add this book to your collection. Whether you’re a die hard fan of the Fool’s Gold series, or you’ve never read the books, it’s a wonderful addition to any kitchen. 

 

With more than 25 million books sold worldwide, New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery is known for creating characters who feel as real as the folks next door, and for putting them into emotional, often funny situations readers recognize from their own lives. Susan’s books have made Booklist’s Top 10 Romances list in four out of five consecutive years. RT Book Reviews says, “When it comes to heartfelt contemporary romance, Mallery is in a class by herself.” With her popular, ongoing Fool’s Gold series, Susan has reached new heights on the bestsellers lists and has won the hearts of countless new fans.

Susan grew up in southern California, moved so many times that her friends stopped writing her address in pen, and now has settled in Seattle with her husband and the most delightfully spoiled little dog who ever lived.

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Novella Review: Crossing the Line by Katie McGarry

Crossing the Line by Katie McGarry

Series: Pushing the Limits, #1.5

Published: April 1st, 2013

Publisher: HarlequinTeen

67 pages (ebook)

Genre: Contemporary young adult

Acquired this book: Bought

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Lila McCormick, Echo's best friend from Pushing the Limits, first met Lincoln Turner when tragedy struck both their lives. But she never expected their surprise encounter would lead to two years of exchanging letters—or that she’d fall for the boy she’s only seen once. Their relationship is a secret, but Lila feels closer to Lincoln than anyone else. Until she finds out that he lied to her about the one thing she depended on him for the most.

Hurting Lila is the last thing Lincoln wanted. For two years, her letters have been the only thing getting him through the day. Admitting his feelings would cross a line he’s never dared breach before. But Lincoln will do whatever it takes to fix his mistakes, earn Lila’s forgiveness—and finally win a chance to be with the girl he loves.

 

I have mixed feelings about ‘in-between’ novellas. Sometimes they seem gratuitous, and other times it’s like a welcomed treat, something to tide you over until the next installment in a series. For me, Crossing the Line was the latter. Lila and Lincoln’s story, while short, is full of emotion and heart. They’re both flawed and they both have issues, but they’re good for each other. Even from a distance, each was exactly what the other needed during difficult times.

McGarry has a real knack for getting to the heart of her characters and pulling out all their vulnerabilities, which makes it easy to connect with them. Lila’s insecurities and fears, Lincoln’s anger and frustration, they all come across immediately and you feel like you know these characters, even though we don’t have that long with them. Also, as a huge fan of Pushing the Limits, I was really excited to get a glimpse at the continuation of Echo and Noah’s story.

Crossing the Line is a story about when a chance encounter leads to something more - something amazing. During a time of difficult changes, Lila and Lincoln are there for each other. They’re flawed characters with a relationship that turns out to be perfectly imperfect. Pushing the Limits was intense and raw, and Crossing the Line is still emotional, but it’s sweeter and lighter. Novellas often leave you wanting more, and while I think this could have been a great full-length novel, I was left feeling completely satisfied with Lila and Lincoln’s story, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to fans of contemporary YA. 

Favourite Quote:

“My home is a volcano, a constant gurgle of hot lava on the verge of explosion.” ~ Lincoln, page 8

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Stacking the Shelves - Book Haul - April 21st

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Hello beautiful book lovers! I'm back with another ebook edition of Stacking the Shelves. These are the ebooks I've received for review, bought, or won in the last few weeks. 

FOR REVIEW:

Dare You To by Katie McGarry {GoodReads}

My Life After Now by Jessica Verdi {GoodReads}

The Truth About You & Me by Amanda Grace {GoodReads}

True by Erin McCarthy {GoodReads}

Winter Queen by Amber Argyle {GoodReads}

The Forgotten Ones by Laura Howard {GoodReads}

Game. Set. Match. by Jennifer Iacopelli {GoodReads}

BOUGHT:

Waiting For You by Shey Stahl {GoodReads}

Crossing the Line by Katie McGarry {GoodReads}

The Boys of Summer by CJ Duggan {GoodReads}

Afterlife Academy by Jaimie Admans {GoodReads}

If You Stay by Courtney Cole {GoodReads}

Impossible by Komal Kant {GoodReads}

Unpredictable by Eileen Cook {GoodReads} - FREE this weekend on Kindle!

*As you can maybe tell, I have an obsession with collecting new adult books on sale...the thing is, most of these are for Kindle, and while I've had my Kindle for about 11 weeks now, I don't have WiFi and I haven't left the house much because of a back injury so I haven't been able to set up my Kindle...so I keep collecting all these books but haven't been able to read any of them!*

WON:

Falling for Hadie by Komal Kant {GoodReads}

From Mickey at I'm a Book Shark 

*A huge thank-you to Harlequin Teen, Sourcebooks Fire, Flux, Penguin, Amber Argyle, Laura Howard, Jennifer Iacopelli, and Mickey*

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