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Check out these new Black romance releases from January 5th-11th.
The 19th Hole by Evelyn Latrice
Zaire Cooks knows the game.
The eighteen holes that made him a star, and the quiet rules that were never written for someone like him. He’s sharp, rooted, and too damn visible for a league that only wants his swing, not his voice. When the headlines get loud and the pressure turns political, a colleague tells him about this magical place where golfers go to refocus themselves. Juniper Falls.
Meadow Green is running out of room to breathe.
Her family’s land is on the brink of foreclosure, her mama’s health is slipping, and every unpaid notice feels like another clock ticking. She grew up on the green. Dirt under her nails, expectations on her back, carrying a legacy that never cared if she was tired. Being the only daughter taught her how to hold things together, even when they’re falling apart.
What starts as friction across the fairway turns into something neither of them planned.
Golf ends after eighteen holes.
But Zaire and Meadow are about to learn what waits after the scorecard runs out.
Lethal Competence by Kennedy B.
All Reminisce has ever known is being in motion, money, family, and late nights—never any attachment—until the one thing he never planned forces him to stay put. Stillness traps him and fatherhood transcends him.
Karim Ortega is the sister of the infamous Aroyal Ortega, a woman who isn’t looking to be saved or claimed. She’s already paid the cost of having the wrong people in her life, so she’s guarded, limiting her attention and space only to those with whom she shares blood. Avoiding what watches from the shadows, she convinces herself she doesn’t want what she craves. HIM.
Reminisce already carries his own demons—mistrust, abandonment, childhood trauma—so he has no intention of picking hers up until it’s impossible. Fatherhood has Reminisce seeing things in new lenses. Things being Karim Ortega, but can he stay still long enough to be what she needs? Not only her, but his new responsibility? Or will he aid in the perpetuation of old cycles? Can Karim let go of her trauma and allow herself to be saved for once? Or will even Superman have lost his cape this time?
Stranded With The Alpha Bear: A Black Paranormal Romance by Tessa Stone
She came to Shadow Wolf Creek to disappear. He’ll burn the world down to make her stay.
RONAN:
I’ve waited years for a mate who might never come.
Then a woman with haunted eyes and a dying RV breaks down on my mountain. My bear knows before I do—she’s the one. The anchor I’ve been searching for my whole life.
But Sage has been running for a decade, and she has every reason to keep going. A stalker ex who won’t take no for an answer. A lifetime of refusing to put down roots. And an ironclad rule about men who think they can keep her.
She doesn’t know that I’m the Alpha of the Ironwood Clan. That my territory is the safest place she could possibly be. That I’d rip apart anyone who tried to take her from me.
I told myself I’d give her space. Let her choose to stay.
Then her ex showed up in my town, making threats against my mate.
Now I’m done waiting. Done being patient. Done pretending I won’t follow her to the ends of the earth if that’s what it takes.
She can run if she wants. But this bear always catches what’s his.
SAGE:
Ten years. Twenty-seven towns. One rule: never stay long enough to get attached.
My grandmother’s death taught me that roots only mean pain when they’re ripped up. So I keep moving, living in my RV, chasing the horizon. It’s worked perfectly—until Bess dies on a frozen mountain road and a seven-foot grump with golden eyes carries me to safety.
Ronan is everything I should run from. Protective. Possessive. Convinced I’m his “fated mate” and determined to prove it. He looks at me like I’m the answer to a prayer he’s been whispering for decades.
I don’t believe in fate. I don’t believe in staying. And I definitely don’t believe in letting another man make decisions about my life.
But when my stalker ex tracks me to Shadow Wolf Creek, I realize something terrifying: for the first time in ten years, I don’t want to run.
I want to fight. I want to stay. I want to see what happens when a woman who’s never had a home finds an Alpha who’d burn down the world to give her one.
STRANDED WITH THE ALPHA BEAR is a steamy, standalone Black Paranormal Romance. It features a lonely Alpha who finally finds his forever, a road-weary heroine learning to stay, and a possessive bond that makes her stalker ex deeply regret his life choices.
Overdue for Love by Riley Baxter
Keyana Armstrong
After a failed six-year relationship, the idea of commitment and marriage is unwelcome, and dating is the furthest thing on my mind. I’ve spent months hidden in the solitude that my position as a head librarian provides. All was going well until he walked in, shattering the quiet solace of the house of books I thrive in, causing my body to tingle in unimaginable ways. He has an unfiltered tongue and is hellbent on breaking the chains barricading my splintered heart.
Tyshawn Carrington
Once one of the best safeties in the league, my life took an unexpected turn after a career-ending injury. I didn’t have a backup plan because I never saw myself leaving the game so soon. All I know is the game of football. At the urging of my parents, I returned to the place that has always grounded me—my hometown. Boredom led me to an unlikely place—the public library. Nothing could have prepared me for the moment I entered the building and saw her. The jolt she gave to my system may give my life new meaning after all.
Can the slick-talking former safety and the reserved librarian find common ground? Or will their differences keep them on opposite sides of the field?
Kept Close (BLP Breeds Book 2) by Jaimsss P.
“She built walls around her heart to feel safe, and he built a wall inside them.”
Investigative journalist Nahla Avery only wanted the truth. A small-town corruption story turned into a nightmare the moment Lyle’s sheriff put a target on her back. Forced into hiding and stripped of her safety, her career, and her peace, Nahla doesn’t back down—she digs deeper. That’s what she’s always done. What she’s never done? Depend on anyone… until Cannon Porter.
Cannon lives quiet, stays low, and keeps his past buried under lock and key. But when he’s hired to protect Nahla, their worlds collide with the kind of intensity neither of them is prepared for. She’s brilliant, stubborn, fearless. He’s disciplined, dangerous, and done letting life take anything else from him. Protecting her should’ve been simple.
But it isn’t.
Together, they uncover a conspiracy that has already cost too many people too much. Every new truth pulls them closer until hiding their connection becomes impossible. But when Cannon’s buried past crashes into Nahla’s present, love becomes the riskiest thing either of them has ever attempted. The question they have to answer is: Is it worth it?
Burning Loyalty (BLP Breeds Book 3) by Soleil
Do you believe in love at first sight?
For Maverick and Onyx, the flames are instant . . . literally. With an unexpected house fire, Maverick finds herself in the arms of the first responder who saves her. With her anxiety getting the best of her, having something or someone else keeping her attention is greatly needed.
Onyx wasn’t expecting to find love on the job. All it took was one call to change all of that. Onyx lending a helping hand becomes so much more. From strangers to lovers, these two are in for a fiery ride with romance.
Off the Leash (BLP Breeds Book 4) by Mel Dau
In a dog-eat-dog world, it is best that Boltin “Bolt” Abloy stay on his leash. He’s a man who doesn’t play nice with many, but many want to play. From a strong lineage of country boys, he thrives in his small town of Clover, South Carolina. When P’Nee Anderson pops back up in town, Bolt feels the need to pull against his leash. She just wants to live her quiet, unbothered life free of drama and heartache. Will his off the leash behavior scare P’Nee, or will it be just enough to get her ready to walk that dog?
Unleash Me (BLP Breeds Book 5) by Egypt Cynaé
After a meteoric rise to stardom and a career steeped in fame and accolades, four-time MVP winner and shooting guard Ashton Santoro wants nothing more than to retire from the league with another ring. From the outside looking in, Ashton’s eleven year marriage is what dreams are made of and the epitome of black love. But an interview with award-winning sports journalist, Chanel Dubois, threatens to unravel his secrets from the past and the truth about his marriage. Struggling to keep his private life out of the spotlight, Ashton finds himself the target of a stalker, and he quickly realizes the only person he can trust is Chanel.
Being in the spotlight has never been Chanel Dubois’s dream. She loves highlighting players from the sidelines and in the magazine she writes for. But when she receives pictures from an anonymous sender, she finds herself teaming up with Ashton to protect his secret. But what she never dreamed of was that she would become the target of a stalker and sensationalized in the blogs, and she certainly never expected to fall in love with the league’s “happily married” superstar shooting guard.
With time running out, the two will have to uncover the identity of the stalker before someone else gets hurt. Searching for the truth will cause Ashton and Chanel to discover how much they actually have in common. Will Ashton trust his heart with the determined reporter, or will he learn there’s a price to pay for loyalty?
In Control : A Race to You Series Novella by Lucille Lillian
When Adrianne’s house suffered severe fire damage, the first person to lend a helping hand was her sexy neighbor, Devin. Can she ignore her attraction for the next few months while living in his guest room? Or will she keep reliving their one-night stand from last year?
Can she trust her growing feelings, or is she confusing proximity for destiny?
Will Adrianne remain in control of her heart, or will love take her for a drive in the fast lane?
Concrete Hearts by Anniee Bee
Puma Rose Brooks left her hometown and Lucas “Luck” Daniels ten years ago, vowing never to return. But now she’s back, determined to rebuild the community she left behind.
Luck has spent a decade protecting his heart, and the sight of Puma threatens everything he’s fought to hold together. Old sparks flare, buried secrets surface, and the love they once shared refuses to stay buried.
Can the connection that once defined them survive the choices they’ve made, or will the past shatter their chance at a future?
Concrete Hearts is an irresistible enemies-to-lovers urban romance that proves some hearts never forget… and some love never dies.
Dreu (Langston Brothers Book 2) by Masterpiece
When fame finally finds Dreu Langston, it brings him everything he thought he wanted. Except the woman he never stopped loving, Jatavia, a quiet humble dreamer fighting her own mental. When their paths collide again, old wounds reopen, and unfinished love demands a second chance. Dreu will stop at nothing to get his sweet Pancakes back.
This is a fast paced, second-chance romance that will instantly make you swoon, laugh, and even drop a couple of tears! Happy Reading!
Second Times A Charm by Alecia J.
Chesteria Hollis is a professor who’s mastered the art of holding it all together. Between grading never-ending papers, dealing with entitled students who swear they “turned it in,” and sitting through department meetings where shade is passed as professionalism, her patience is thin and her peace is on life support. She’s been showing up for everyone but herself. So when the end of the semester break rolls around, she escapes to her quiet cabin in the mountains to rest and recharge, hoping the cold air will numb what her heart hasn’t stopped feeling.
As a dedicated pilot, Bryce Frost is always focused, constantly moving, and has built a life that doesn’t allow much room for reflection, because reflection leads to feelings, and feelings slow things down. But life has a way of grounding men who stay airborne too long. When Bryce disappears off-grid for a few days, the man who never misses a deadline makes one critical mistake… he forgets to check the guest list at the cabin and comes face-to-face with a situation he never properly landed.
Four adults… one cabin… and nowhere to run. A snowstorm traps them inside, but the real storm brews between two people with unfinished business. Chesteria and Bryce haven’t seen each other in two years, and time hasn’t softened what they lost… or what they still want.
This wasn’t the mini vacation either of them envisioned, but maybe, just maybe, it’s the one they need.
The Lives We Run From (The Tour Series Book 2) by Yoe Apolinario
BOOK 2 – THE SEQUEL TO THE RHYTHMS BETWEEN US : Spice, WLW, Professional Dancers in LA, Plot Twists, and Second Chance Romance.
What should’ve been a triumphant last night of a four-month tour ended in heartbreak when Nayara Alvarez learned of Khloe Thompson’s secrets. Naya began the tour like all the rest in her career, prepared to do her job, travel the nation, and entertain any beautiful women that come her way. That was until she fell in love with Khloe Thompson, another dancer on the tour. No matter how hard Naya and Khloe tried to resist, nothing stopped the gravitational pull between them. While exploring their feelings for one another, Naya’s emotional walls were knocked down by brick by brick. Khloe’s anxiety about her career and identity slowly eased.
The last night of the Soakin’ Wet Summer Tour with world renowned R&B artist, Zion, ended in ruin, and now, Naya must navigate one of the biggest accolades in her choreography career while mending a broken heart. Khloe is left to deal with aftermath of her imploded secrets, hoping to steadily rebuild and have it all together before trying to win Naya back. But before Khloe can beg for forgiveness, the lovebirds are presented with an even larger problem—a sinister ghost from the tour looming over them.
Playing For Keeps: A Steamy Basketball Romance by Sheriee K.
Zobiya Henderson has three rules: stay focused, stay out of trouble, and stay away from her father’s world.
Isaiah Thomas only has one: do whatever the hell he wants.
When the NBA’s hottest player meets college basketball’s rising star at a club, the chemistry is undeniable. But Zobiya isn’t just any player-she’s the daughter of Marcus Henderson, a man whose name alone makes people nervous.
Their secret can’t stay hidden forever. And when it comes out, they’ll have to decide what they’re willing to risk-their careers, their families, or each other.
Mine to Protect: A Single Dad Firefighter Romance (The Brotherhood of Oakwood Falls Book 1) by Jaxine Cole
Welcome to Oakwood Falls.
This is a town where fathers gather every other Saturday coffee in hand, kids underfoot holding each other accountable as they navigate love, loss, and second chances.
The Brotherhood of Oakwood Falls is a Black small-town romance series featuring protective single dads bound by lifelong friendship and a shared commitment to family. Each book follows a different man as he finds the woman who challenges his walls, connects with his child, and changes his life forever.
All books are short, steamy reads with no cliffhangers and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. While every story stands alone, readers who start with Book 1 often find themselves binging the entire series.
If you love strong Black male leads, found family, and emotionally satisfying romance, start here.
🔥 A fiercely protective firefighter. A curvy woman on the run. A threat that reignites more than just flames…
She moved to Oakwood Falls to escape her past—not fall into the arms of a single dad who’s built like sin and stares like he’s already undressing her soul.
Naomi Carter just wanted peace. After surviving an abusive ex and walking away from everything she built, she’s ready to lay low, rebuild her life, and never trust another man again.
Fire Captain Malik Turner doesn’t do distractions. Between raising his son and protecting the town, he has no room for surprises—especially not the curvy, guarded woman renting the house next door.
But when Naomi’s past comes knocking with threatening messages and escalating danger, Malik steps in without hesitation. What starts as protection turns into obsession. She’s not just a neighbor anymore. She’s his.
The Ebony Room IV: Evolution of a Submissive by AJ Lee
I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with my Dominant.
Three years ago, I walked into The Ebony Room as a skeptical writer. I was there to observe, take notes, and get the hell out.
Then I met Sir Justin.
He taught me that submission isn’t weakness, it’s power. That surrendering control can set you free. That trust is built one scene, one protocol, one choice at a time. What he didn’t teach me was how to stop my heart from wanting more.
Now I’m a bestselling author whose career is taking off. I’m being asked to educate others about a lifestyle I barely understood three years ago. And I’m falling apart because I can’t figure out how to tell my Dominant that I’m in love with him without ruining everything we’ve built.
Sir Justin says we need to talk, and I’m terrified. Because what if he already knows? What if he’s realized why I’ve been hiding the truth? And what if loving him outside the dynamic risks everything we’ve built inside it?
Submission was easy. Admitting to my Dominant that I loved him was terrifying.
This is the FOURTH book in the hot and sizzling erotic serial. No cliffhanger. And while this is the end of Joslyn’s and Sir Justin’s story, stick around. The Ebony Room Universe is expanding…
His To Hold: A Steamy Grumpy/Sunshine Romance by Janae Dixon
He’s the owner of the hotel. I’m the woman paid to fix his energy. We were supposed to be professional, but the late nights had other plans.
Ayanna I didn’t take the job at Knox Grand to babysit a billionaire. I took it to build my sanctuary. But Malik Knox isn’t just my boss; he’s a six-foot-four wall of skepticism in a bespoke suit. He thinks my work is nonsense. He thinks he can micromanage my sessions. He thinks he’s immune to me.
He’s wrong.
I see the exhaustion he hides behind that glare. I see the man who grew up fighting for everything he has. And when he shows up at my door after hours, looking for peace, I make the mistake of letting him in. Now I’m not just healing him, I’m falling for him. But I’m done being the “fixer” for men who won’t claim me in the daylight.
Malik I don’t believe in magic. I believe in data, profit margins, and control. Ayanna Rose was supposed to be a tax write-off, a “wellness” amenity for the guests. Instead, she’s the only thing that makes me feel like I can breathe.
One session turned into a late-night confession. One touch turned into an obsession I can’t hide. But I’m the owner, and she’s the employee. Going public risks her reputation and my empire. I told myself I could keep her a secret to protect her.
But when I push her too far, I realize the only risk I can’t afford… is losing her.
His To Hold is a high-heat, grumpy-sunshine novella featuring a stressed-out billionaire, a spiritual healer who takes no mess, and a grovel worth millions. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.Read less
Grace Season by Neelah Noel
The Grace Season
They had the perfect marriage—until a Tuesday afternoon phone call changed everything.
Sidney and Miles Wells are the couple everyone at Mount Olive Baptist looks up to. Co-leaders of the Young & Married Ministry, faithful servants, the kind of love story that makes others believe in happily ever after. But three months after losing their baby to miscarriage, their seemingly perfect marriage is crumbling under the weight of unspoken grief.
Sidney can barely pray without feeling abandoned by God. Miles can’t fix his wife’s pain, and every attempt to help only pushes her further away. When a prestigious job offer in Atlanta presents the perfect escape, Miles is tempted to run. But Sidney knows that changing cities won’t heal what’s truly broken between them.
With the help of a Christian therapist who understands both faith and psychology, Sidney and Miles begin the difficult work of rebuilding their marriage. But healing isn’t a straight line. Between honest prayers and hard conversations, they must learn that some things—once broken—become more beautiful in their mending.
A powerful story about marriage tested by loss, faith that survives doubt, and the courage to seek help when prayer alone isn’t enough.
Their Lioness, Her Wolves (The Hybrid Wars Series Book 3) by Mika B.
Yasmin Ransom had carved out her independence during her years away from the Glades Pride, until the Elders summoned her back with a binding agreement, to return and mate with the male her father had chosen. Back in the Pride, Yasmin was stripped of autonomy, treated like a second-class citizen with no voice in her own future. But when an unexpected visitor arrives, Yasmin must summon every ounce of strength to fight her way back to the only ones who truly see her. Her mates.
Jarell and Shawn were on the brink of claiming Yasmin when they learned the devastating truth, she’d been promised to another. The bond between them was real, but without the final mark, she was still fair game, and her father would have nothing more but Yasmin complete cooperation and submission to his will and the will of the Elders of their Pride. But Jarell and Shawn have other plans when they find out what her father has done.
A threat to expose shifters to the human world and unravel everything as they know it lingers in the shadows. As danger closes in from all sides, Jarell and Shawn must race against time to reach Yasmin before the Pride’s grip tightens for good.
Can they claim her before it’s too late, or will her father’s threats tear them apart forever?
The Woman He Left Behind: A Lagos Hearts Romance (The Lagos Hearts Collection Book 5) by Funmi Adeshina
He left with ambition.
She stayed with the consequences.
Years ago, Oluwaseun Falade walked away from the woman who believed in him before anyone else did—convinced that success had to come first and love could wait.
It didn’t.
Now he’s back in Lagos, older, accomplished, and finally willing to face the cost of the choice he made. But Eniola Ogunleye is no longer the woman he left behind. She has built a full, grounded life—one defined by purpose, clarity, and self-worth earned the hard way.
Forced into each other’s orbit through work, they confront what silence once destroyed: trust, time, and certainty. Apologies are offered—but forgiveness is not guaranteed. Because love isn’t rebuilt with words. It’s rebuilt with consistency, accountability, and the courage to stay when leaving would be easier.
This time, Eniola will not choose nostalgia.
This time, Oluwaseun cannot ask love to wait.
And this time, the future will only exist if it’s chosen freely—without pressure or promises.
The Woman He Left Behind is a slow-burn, emotionally rich second-chance romance about growth, healing, and learning that real love isn’t proven by returning—it’s proven by staying.
• Mature, emotionally grounded romance
• Second-chance love with real consequences
• Set in modern Lagos
• Perfect for readers who love depth, realism, and earned happily-ever-afters
Some love stories don’t end when someone leaves…
They wait to see who stays.
All Ours: An Urban Winter Novella (All Or Nothing) by Karralynne K.
Syxe has everything she once prayed for, yet still struggles to recognize herself inside it.
In the year following the birth of their son Sevynne, Syxe and Montana finally have the family they prayed for. But life after the honeymoon phase is messy, exhausting and far from perfect. Syxe is drowning in motherhood and marriage all while navigating a body that no longer feels familiar.Montana is trying to remain present, hold space for the woman he loves, as he tries to slip back into a life he hasn’t been home to manage. Their routines don’t match. Their tempers don’t align. But when old wounds quietly resurface and familiar threats slip back into the life they so carefully designed—Syxe and Montana must stand together as a united front.
As Christmas approach, Syxe and Montana have to face the same truth: staying in love is a lot harder than falling in love.
Ours is a tender, emotionally grounded story about identity, partnership, and family—about what it means to belong to something bigger than yourself without losing who you are.
Barron & China: The Tatum’s Legacy by Essence Devyne
Barron Tatum’s life is forever changed when he reclaims Tatum Town, the birthright stolen from his family after a treacherous betrayal that led to his father’s brutal death. Now the rightful Alpha, Barron must rebuild the once-thriving sanctuary into a fortress of peace and prosperity—while honoring his ancestors and restoring the dignity of his pack.
China Grace is a radiant human whose curves challenge industry norms and whose confidence captivates millions. As a rising plus-sized model, she thrives in the glamorous yet cutthroat world of fashion. Despite her fast-paced life, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Barron—the mysterious man who steals her heart.
Their love ignites into a fiery journey of passion and acceptance when China learns Barron’s truth: he’s a wolf shifter bound by legacy and duty. But their happiness is threatened when a she-wolf from Barron’s past resurfaces, determined to claim his heart—and his status. At the same time, China faces betrayal of her own as her ex teams up with a jealous rival model to sabotage her career.
Barron refuses to let his mate fight alone. His instincts are on high alert—but will his protection be enough to shield China from enemies lurking in Tatum Town and on the runway?
Even Through The Darkness: Legends of the Kingdom by Mariah Kingsley
He made peace with his ghosts—until she walked in and saw the man they left behind.
Andre Mackenzie was built in the shadows. A dark, protective alpha with blood on his hands and a heart he swore had stopped beating. Once, love made him human. Loss turned him into a legend in The Kingdom’s underworld—a man feared for his loyalty, and broken by grief.
Eve Spaulding has lived her life in the light—wealth, power, and privilege hiding the secret she can’t escape. Blindness is stealing her sight one heartbeat at a time, but when she meets Andre, she discovers a different kind of darkness… one that feels like home.
Their worlds should never collide. He’s danger wrapped in devotion. She’s hope wrapped in heartbreak.
But when love dares to bloom in the ruins, Andre learns that some promises outlive death—
and even through the darkness, love can find its way back to the light.
Shot Clock: When the Clock Stopped by Santina Mason
Chastin Williams has spent her life racing the clock. As urgency once felt like safety, she learned to move fast and decide faster. But after love, motherhood, and public scrutiny collide, Chastin makes a radical choice—she slows down.
Living independently, for the first time she begins rebuilding a life without timelines and without managing everyone else’s expectations. As career opportunities resurface and relationships demand clarity, Chastin learns that alignment doesn’t come from rushing the release—it comes from knowing when to wait.
Shot Clock: When the Clock Stopped is a reflective, emotionally layered conclusion to the trilogy about action, restraint, and choosing again. Because sometimes the most powerful move isn’t making the shot. It’s trusting yourself enough to release the ball.
Janae Sanders’ Second Time Around: A Novel (Savvy, Sexy, & Single Club Book 2) by LaQuette
Wary of love after divorce, Janae Sanders focuses on the best things in her life: her son James and her besties in the Savvy, Sexy, and Single Club. As for romance? Not today, Satan. That is, until high school heartthrob Adam Henderson crashes back into her life at their 20-year reunion. Sparks fly, but just when Janae considers dating again, the new superintendent of James’ school district slashes his beloved arts program. Instead of getting her groove back, Janae gets her protest on.
Returning home after twenty years, Adam jumps at the chance to reacquaint himself with Janae, the one who got away. But he’s nearly reached his limit, juggling a meddling father, school politics, and—unbeknownst to him—Janae’s ire. If he can’t get the head of the PTA off his back after cutting programs that were costing the district money, his debut role as superintendent and his love life hang in the balance.
When a school board meeting is called and they both realize they’ve been dating the enemy, Janae gives Adam two choices: restore the program or lose her. Adam proposes a third option: one weekend at his cabin to talk it all out—funding the arts, and old feelings too. When her girls cheer her on, Janae must decide if she’s willing to risk it all. Armed with sass, sarcasm, and a suitcase full of emotional baggage, Janae and Adam discover that sometimes love shows up in the most infuriating and unexpectedly sexy ways.
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