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New Releases in Christian Fiction

New Releases in Christian Fiction | August 2025

It’s another month gone (not sure where July went!).

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website

Children’s Middle Grade

Jack and the Red Giant by Amanda Cleary Eastep — Snowball wars are being waged against the Tree Street Kids, and Jack Finch is building his greatest invention yet–the Abominable Snowman-ator. But his biggest battle will be against his distrust of Buzz Rublatz, the neighborhood bully. (Children’s Middle Grade from Moody Publishers)

Children’s Picture Book

Otto and Ollie by Penny Frost McGinnis and Hannah L Wickline — Otto and Ollie are best buddies. They live next door to each other and spend their days playing and pretending what they’ll be someday. When they have a disagreement, they discover it’s not what they’ll be, but who they’ll be that counts. (Children’s Picture Book from Mt. Zion Ridge Press)

Contemporary

What the River Keeps by Cheryl Grey Bostrom — In the beautiful Pacific Northwest, a young woman’s discovery of her hidden past illuminates her present in this new novel from the award-winning author of Sugar Birds, “an engrossing tale” (Kirkus Reviews), and Leaning on Air, “an exquisitely nuanced love story” (BookTrib). (Contemporary General from Tyndale House)

Contemporary Romance

A Montana-Sized Secret by Allie Pleiter — Returning to High Mountain pregnant is not the fresh start Carly Davis imagined—nor is telling Jack Peters he’s the father. And with Jack in the early stages of addiction recovery, she questions if he can handle being a parent.

But Jack is determined to show that he’s changed, and a chance to prove himself arises when they must care for a litter of rescued baby bunnies. Trust slowly builds between them again, but as unexpected news threatens their fragile bond, can they overcome the uncertainties to be the family they both need? (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin])

Meant For Me by Betsy St Amant — He was her best friend. Still is. But when her beloved beignet shop burns down, he’ll have to be more if she hopes to start over. But will friendship survive the dangers of a marriage of convenience? (Contemporary Romance from Sunrise Publishing)

A Matter of Trust by Rena Bell Yeager — Rachel Wilson is a divorcee who has devoted her life to her daughter and her career. But when her employer is shut down by the FBI for fraud, she is encouraged by her daughter to take a long-overdue vacation to Texas.

Randall Hudson is a widowed resort ranch owner and corporate tycoon, as at home in his blue denim shirts as he is in the boardroom. When he meets Rachel, he is smitten. But when he begins manipulating things in her life to make her want to stay in Texas, her mistrust of men grows.

When Rachel’s ex shows up demanding money, she has no choice but to turn to Randall for help. But can she trust him? Will they find a way to overcome their obstacles and forge a new path together? (Contemporary Romance from Pixley Knob Press)

Historical Romance

A Lady Divided by Sandra Ardoin — A bitter and unconventional southern widow joins forces with a former enemy to battle accusations of murder . . . twelve years after taking lives in the War Between the States. (Historical Romance, Independently Published)


The Undercover Heiress of Brockton by Kelly J. Goshorn — Henrietta “Etta” Maxwell, heiress to the Maxwell fortune, is a hard-hitting investigative reporter for The Enterprise Daily. The catch? Etta must pen her columns under the nom de plume, Henry Mason—a fact that routinely puts a knot in her knickerbockers.

Leo Eriksson is a second-generation firefighter with a passion for rendering aid to those in need. When Leo discovers that Henry Mason is really Henrietta Maxwell, the fire department’s wealthy benefactress, he agrees to keep her identity secret.

After a sudden blast rocks the Grover Shoe Factory, Leo and Etta team up to determine if the explosion is related to a series of suspicious fires in the area. When an unnamed source reveals Etta’s secret identity to a rival reporter, she falsely accuses Leo of being the informant. As the truth comes to light, Etta must persuade Leo to give her a second chance or lose the only man she’s ever loved. (Historical Romance from Barbour Publishing)

Crime Suspense

Martha’s Veil by Urcelia Teixeira — In the fog-shrouded coastal town of Weyport, head baker Martha Porter lives a life of quiet control—perfect cakes, polite smiles, and a heart safely tucked behind emotional walls. But when a charming man begins messaging her through an online Christian forum, Martha dares to hope again… until she vanishes on the very night she agrees to meet him.

The missing-person case falls to Sheriff Angus Reid, whose investigation takes a dark turn when another woman’s body washes ashore—another victim who’d been speaking to a mysterious online suitor. As Angus uncovers a chilling network of digital manipulation, stolen identities, and religious deceit, the race to find Martha becomes more urgent.

Can Angus unmask the predator before Martha becomes his next victim? Or will the fog that shrouds Weyport’s coast hide another tragedy forever? (Crime Suspense, Independently Published)

Romantic Suspense

Gazing into Darkness by Heidi Glick — Instead of moving closer to his girlfriend, Chance McPherson gets dumped and relocated to Cincinnati—farther from his dreams and closer to his shameful past. Stacey Sanderson is excited to finally secure a role in law enforcement, like the rest of her family, especially as an EPA CID agent, where she can protect God’s creation.

On the job, Stacey’s perfectionism and faith rub Chance the wrong way, while his antics and wisecracks irritate Stacey. When federal employees who worked an old case with Stacey start dying, Chance becomes concerned, and not just because Stacey is his partner. Can Chance and Stacey stop the person who is out to kill her before it’s too late? (Romantic Suspense from Scrivenings Press)

Danger in the Wilderness by Darlene L Turner — Park warden Dekker Hoyt’s father-son camping trip turns into a nightmare when a serial killer abducts his father. With just seventy-two hours to find him, Dekker turns to criminal investigative analyst Blaire Tremblay to identify the Park Campfire Killer.

As they follow his taunting clues and face increasingly violent threats, Dekker and Blaire know that one wrong step could be fatal. With the ruthless criminal following their every move, can they stop a killer in hiding…waiting to complete his deadly plan? (Romantic Suspense from Love Inspired [Harlequin])

Protecting the Texas Witness by Virginia Vaughan — Deputy Drake Shaw rescues single mom Isabelle Morris from an assailant’s attack, only to be mistaken for her late husband. After exposing the corruption at her health-care company, Isabelle fears danger has followed her and her daughter all the way to their remote cabin.

Now Drake must keep them safe long enough for Isabelle to testify against her former boss. But when her child is taken, the stakes are raised. Can they survive to unravel the truth about the present…and the past? (Romantic Suspense from Love Inspired [Harlequin])

Speculative Fiction/Fantasy

Dawn of the Elding by Demi Griffin — The new Age unfolds with the sight of crumbling foundations in Everlasting, echoing with the deafening sounds of conflict and upheaval. The air thickens with the smell of tension and fear as history is misunderstood and old grudges resurface, disintegrating the bond holding the Realms together.

Only the Realm Keeper possesses the power to unite them once more and bring back harmony to Everlasting. However, he cannot accomplish this task single-handedly. His alliance with the Timebender grants them both access to the only weapon that can combat death. Restoring balance, ending the perpetual chill, and returning the Elding to Everlasting all depend on each fulfilling their destinies. (Speculative Fiction/Fantasy, Independently Published)

Plus check out these recent additions to Fiction Finder published within the past month

Chasing Time by Pamela G Baker — After embracing life in the 21st century, Lydia is catapulted to the 1870s of her youth to prevent unscrupulous scientists from disrupting the timeline—again. (Speculative Fiction/Time Travel)

On the Brink by Michael E Cafferky — A life-threatening illness leads corporate executive Gabriel Oliver to an epiphany about his faith; he adjusts the priorities of his life, but the change he makes increases his vulnerability by endangering his career and upsetting his relationship with his wife Sandra (Contemporary General)

Morning on the Mesa by Jenny Fulton — Navajo princess sisters Lillian and Zoe learn about God and Creation while herding sheep on their family’s mesa. (Children’s Picture Book)

Take The Sea by Jenny Powell — Follow modern-day Hope Gerard & 18th-century Anglican priest John Wesley as they battle their fears through their faith. (Contemporary General)

Forged by Fire by Melanie D Snitker — Firefighter Leslie Granger and Police Officer Clint Baker stumble upon a motive that will test their courage and force them to confront not only the danger, but also the unexpected attraction growing between them (Romantic Suspense)

BondKeeper by Colleen K Snyder — Canna and Gentry are running for their lives from dragon hunters, slave traders, renegade dragons, and the Widow Swansworth who wants Gentry as a bride for her son Brody. Can Gentry learn to trust the Master? Or will she go her own way, and lose the best friend she’ll ever have? (Young Adult)

What Brings Us Joy by Teresa Wells — Though Clarence Parker doesn’t regret testifying against the outlaws in his former gang, he fears his future with Delia Truitt is in jeopardy. Clarence will protect her from the killers, even if it means risking their future together. Can Clarence keep her safe? And will Delia love him after she finds out about his past? (Historical Romance)

First Line Friday

First Line Friday #402 | Never Say You Need Me by Amanda Deed

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m sharing from Never Say You Need Me by Amanda Deed, the latest book in the Trinity Lakes Romance series.

Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About Never Say You Need Me

What does a carefree Aussie larrikin have in common with a bookish office assistant from Trinity Lakes?

Amelia Jones never thought Mud Murchison would notice her, until they are thrown together by a hit-and-run accident. But as they grow closer, some of his behavior reminds her of a past she doesn’t want to revisit.

Mud returned to Trinity Lakes to seek support from his friend Nick Gordon, instead finding himself supporting Amelia through the mystery surrounding the hit-and-run. However, his own tragic secret threatens to take over and ruin their fledgling relationship.

Can they both sort through their differences and make a future together?

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Do you get excited when a favourite author interacts with you?

Bookish Question #395 | Do you get excited when a favourite author interacts with you?

I can still remember some of the earliest online and email interactions I had with real authors whose books I’d read. Seeing their names in my email inbox was a huge buzz, and one of those interactions quite literally changed my life.

How?

I’ve always loved reading, and loved reading Christian fiction since I was introduced to the genre by titles such as This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti, Glastonbury by Donna Fletcher Crowe, and A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers.

Later, I discovered Australian Christian writers such as Mary Hawkins and Paula Vince. I was thrilled when my local bookseller said he’d gone to a book fair in Australia, met Paula, and bought back her latest title to sell to me. I read and reviewed it, she contacted me, and that turned into an introduction to her publisher and my first paid freelance editing project – and an invitation to speak at the conference she was organising for Christian writers.

Over the years, I’ve made friends with some of my favourite Australian and Kiwi authors through that initial connection, including Narelle Atkins, Meredith Resce, Rose Dee, Christine Dillon, Jenny Glazebrook, and (of course) Paula Vince. Yes, I’m always excited to interact with them, mostly because they’ve become friends.

There are also the authors I regularly review for.

I look forward to their emails because it means they’re offering me a new book to review and I can’t wait to read them! Particular favourite authors in this category include Keely Brooke Keith, Carla Laureano, Emily Conrad, Liwen Y Ho, Tara Grace Ericson, and Emily Dana Botrous.

(If you want to make friends with authors, reviewing their books is a great first step. Then sign up for their email newsletter, so you’re first to hear about any opportunities to join their review team.)

What about you? Do you get excited when a favourite author interacts with you?

Human beings walk about like fading shadows. For no good reason, they hurry about gathering many possessions. (Ps 39:6)

Book Review | Psalms and Proverbs (First Nations Version)

I recently agreed to review the books of Psalms and Proverbs in the newly published First Nations Version of the Bible (in this context, First Nations being the first inhabitants of what is now the USA and Canada).

It’s written in English, not in any of the many First Nations languages, but it incorporates writing styles and terminology that will be familiar to First Nations peoples.

The FNV is a retelling of Creator’s story from the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures, attempting to follow the tradition of the storytellers of our oral culture.

I am not from the USA and do not have any family connection to any US First Nations tribes. But I welcome any translation that makes the Bible more accessible to people who need to hear the Good News (which, let’s face it, is everyone).

I also enjoy reading new and different Bible versions, which is why I asked to review this.

Psalm 23 in the First Nations version provides a good illustration of how reading a different version of the Bible can open our minds to seeing the text – and perhaps God – in new ways.

For example, the First Nations Version refers to God as grandfather. That’s a little jarring at first, as many of us will have heard the line about God having only children, not grandchildren. This is true, the way we think. First Nations use the term to refer to God as the honored elder … which perhaps reminds us that we don’t always give God the honor He is due.

Verse 1 then states:

My lodge will always have plenty

We are probably more used to reading:

I shall not want (King James version)

or

I lack nothing (New International Version)

The English versions use the pronoun “I”, which emphasize the individual – I will have plenty, but you might not.

In contrasts, the First Nations version uses “lodge”, which implies community – we will all have plenty.

Which translation is more consistent with how God would want us to act? What would it mean to the way we live if we truly saw ourselves as part of a greater whole, and that our role as Christians is to focus less on self and more on the wider community? I suspect it would make it obvious who was a Christian and who was not.

Verse 6 says:

Your goodness and love … will chase after me.

Chase? God will chase us? This feels a lot more active than what I read in the common English translations. The King James Version says:

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.

The New International Version is similar:

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.

Goodness and mercy following us implies we are leading … surely not? We should allow God to lead us. It also feels slow and reactive – especially if we’re going in the wrong direction?

Chasing, on the other hand, is fast and immediate and active, and suggests we might not be going the right way – which is one reason we’re being chased, to bring us back onto the right path.

Love, to me, goes both ways: God loves us and we love God. Mercy, on the other hand, is the result of a difference in power: God extends his mercy to us, but we don’t show mercy to God. How could we? Why would we?

As you can see, I am enjoying this new translation. For those who are interested, there is also a full New Testament available.

Thanks to IVP and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

About First Nations Version | Psalms and Proverbs

Discover the rich tapestry of human emotion and divine wisdom with the First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs. The latest volume from the critically acclaimed First Nations Version translation brings the ancient Sacred Songs and Wise Sayings of the Hebrew Scriptures to life through the vibrant, poetic imagery of Native American oral storytelling.

Discover Psalms and Proverbs Reimagined Through the Poetic Language of Native Storytellers:

Father Sky is telling us the story of the shining-greatness of the One Above Us All. The starry tent above us shows the beauty that Creator’s hands have made. Day after day, the story is told, and night after night, their wisdom fills the sky. Even though the skies above have no spoken words, all creation has heard their message. Psalm 19:1-3

From the strength of your heart, put all your trust in Grandfather, and do not hold yourself up with weak human thinking. As you walk the road of life, make every step a prayer. Grandfather will then make your eyes straight and your paths safe. Proverbs 3:5-6

Whether you’re seeking solace, strength, or spiritual insight, the First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs will guide you with its profound expressions of praise and trust in the Creator. Step into the harmonious blend of ancient wisdom and indigenous tradition to discover a spiritual experience that speaks directly to your heart.

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First Line Friday

First Line Friday #401 | The Lines Between Us by Amy Lynn Green

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m quoting from The Lines Between Us by Amy Lynn Green, which shares the story of conscientious objectors in the USA during World War II, and their essential contribution as smokejumpers in the Pacific Northwest.

Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:

Seems to me that if you have to ring in another year of war, you may as well do it parachuting into a wildfire.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About The Lines Between Us

The Lines Between Us by Amy Lynn GreenA WWII novel of courage and conviction, based on the true experience of the men who fought fires as conscientious objectors and the women who fought prejudice to serve in the Women’s Army Corps.
Since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Gordon Hooper and his buddy Jack Armitage have stuck to their values as conscientious objectors. Much to their families’ and country’s chagrin, they volunteer as smokejumpers rather than enlisting, parachuting into and extinguishing raging wildfires in Oregon. But the number of winter blazes they’re called to seems suspiciously high, and when an accident leaves Jack badly injured, Gordon realizes the facts don’t add up.
A member of the Women’s Army Corps, Dorie Armitage has long been ashamed of her brother’s pacifism, but she’s shocked by news of his accident. Determined to find out why he was harmed, she arrives at the national forest under the guise of conducting an army report . . . and finds herself forced to work with Gordon. He believes it’s wrong to lie; she’s willing to do whatever it takes for justice to be done.
As they search for clues, Gordon and Dorie must wrestle with their convictions about war and peace and decide what to do with the troubling secrets they discover.

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If you could ask an author a question, what would it be?

Bookish Question #394 | If you could ask an author a question, what would it be?

The existence of the internet means we have access to more information about our favourite authors than I ever could have imagined as a child. Most authors have a website with information about them and their books, giving us so much more than the two-paragraph author bio in the back of their books.

Many authors also have an email newsletter. Most share about their writing and aspects of their everyday life. Christian authors often share about their faith, or a way they’ve recently seen God move.

So we already know (or can find out) the answers to many of our questions … which makes this question hard to answer.

But there is one thing all Christian writers have in common, but which I don’t often see on their websites or in their newsletters (and I admit I am also guilty of not sharing this one):

What is your Christian story? How did you become a Christian, and how is God working in your life?

What about you? Readers, what question would you ask an author? Authors, feel free to answer my question!

First Line Friday

First Line Friday #400 | Catching the Cowboy by Theresa Thompson

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’m quoting from Catching the Cowboy by Theresa Thompson (who also writes as Tia Souders), a new-to-me author. Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:

Danielle Roberts prided herself on being a good wife.

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About Catching the Cowboy

Catching the Cowboy by Theresa Thompson

He’s a cowboy widower with wounds in his past. She’s a brokenhearted city slicker, seeking refuge. Can rancher Rhett Montgomery overcome his bitterness and loss for a second chance at love?

When Danielle Roberts discovers her husband of three years is cheating on her, her life falls apart. On a whim, she retreats to the small town of Cedar Falls, freshly divorced, and hoping to lick her wounds at Montana Wilds Ranch Resort.

Rhett Montgomery works himself to the bone, burying the sorrow of his past in his business and avoiding his sister’s attempts at pushing him back into the dating pool. So when one of his ranch hands is injured and a long term visitor with clear blue eyes and long dark hair offers to take his place, he refuses her help. But his sister intervenes, and before he knows it, he’s stuck with a female ranch hand.

Why does he have a feeling this is just another one of her set-ups?

Too bad he’ll have to squash any hopes of a blooming romance between him and the newcomer. Yet somehow, the more he pushes Danny away, the more she softens his heart of stone.

Find Catching the Cowboy online at:

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If you could have a meal with three living authors, who would you choose and why?

Bookish Question #393 | If you could have a meal with three living authors, who would you choose and why?

I have attended a lot of writing conferences over the years, which means I’ve been lucky enough to share meals with many New Zealand and Australian authors, and even a few US authors. Highlights would be my fellow Trinity Lakes authors—Narelle Atkins, Amanda Deed, Rose Dee, Carolyn Miller, Lisa Renee, Meredith Resce, and Jessica Wakefield. I would love any opportunity to get together with these ladies (and Sara Beth Williams, who I haven’t met because she lives in the US).

So I’m going to pick three Christian authors I haven’t met:

Gabrielle Meyer, to get an insight into how she comes up with the ideas for her fabulous Timeless series (and tops on how she manages not to get stuck in endless internet rabbit holes while researching).

Beth Moran, a UK author who writes contemporary romance with comedic elements, often set in or around Sherwood Forest. I love her characters and the subtle way she weaves Christian elements into general market stories.

Roseanna M White, because I love her English spy novels—I love the characters, the settings, and the seamless way she weaves in an authentic Christian faith.

What about you? Which three living authors would you like to share a meal with … and why?

Some memories usually return, but not always. And most times, not all memories ever return.

Book Review | Faithfully Devoted, Jacob (Scripted Love #5) by Emily Dana Botrous

Jacob and Arlene have been happily married for over forty years and have raised five children together. When Jacob has a heart attack and wakes up with no memory of Arlene or his family, they both have to go back to the early days of dating to get to know each other again. Unfortunately, that means facing the issue that almost drove them apart all those years ago.

Faithfully Devoted, Jacob is the sixth (and probably final) book in the Scripted Love series by Emily Dana Botrous (probably final because the series has now covered Jacob and Arlene and each of their five children. Each book involves one or both of the main characters writing to the other, and the book titles are their signature sign-offs.

The story has a strong Christian element, as both Jacob and Arlene are both committed Christians. They both have to learn – twice – what Christian repentance and forgiveness truly means. It’s a challenging yet beautiful lesson.

Recommended for Christian romance readers who enjoy second-chance romance and romance featuring older couples (by which I mean over fifty, not over thirty).

Thanks to the author for providing a free ebook for review.

About Emily Dana Botrous

Emily Dana BotrousEmily Dana Botrous lives in San Diego, California with her husband and their four children. She lived in 10 states before she settled on the West Coast where she plans to stay for awhile. She started writing short stories at age 10 and studied English in college. The only thing she enjoys more than writing is motherhood.

While there are a lot of things that matter to Emily, nothing is more important to her than Jesus Christ. It is her goal to point anyone who reads her writing toward Him. When Emily isn’t writing, she enjoys cooking, long walks, music, and playing with her kids.

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About Faithfully Devoted, Jacob

He has no memories. She fears the things he can’t remember. Can a lost past become the key to their future?

Faithfully Devoted, JacobWhen Jacob Halverson wakes up in the hospital, he doesn’t know where he is. Worse yet, he doesn’t know who he is—or the woman claiming to be his wife of forty-two years. But when she’s at his side, he feels like everything will be okay.

Arlene Halverson never imagined her husband could forget her. Now she is tasked with filling in the blanks of an entire lifetime for Jacob, reminding him of their life together, the family they built, and the love they share.

With the help of old love letters, Arlene journeys through time at Jacob’s bedside, visiting memories both painful and poignant. Together they search to find the reason Jacob hid his illness from her while Arlene finds the courage to share her greatest mistake in hopes Jacob can forgive her a second time.

Will Jacob choose to trust God with an uncertain future? And can Arlene trust Jacob with the past—again

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First Line Friday

First Line Friday #399 | The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr

It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. I’ve recently finished reading the brilliant Becoming the Pastor’s Wife by Dr. Beth Allison Barr, and there were some references in there to her previous book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth.

So now I want to read the “prequel”. I’ve just picked a copy up from my local library.

Here’s the first line from the Chapter One:

I never meant to be an activist

What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?

 

About The Making of Biblical Womanhood

It is time for Christian patriarchy to end.

The Making of Biblical WomanhoodBiblical womanhood–the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers–pervades North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women.

Yet biblical womanhood isn’t biblical, says historian Beth Allison Barr. It arose from a series of clearly definable historical moments. Barr presents historical insights and shares a better way forward for the contemporary church by:

● giving context for contemporary teachings about women’s roles in the church
● explaining why biblical womanhood is more about human power structures than the message of Christ
● interweaving her story and experiences as a Baptist pastor’s wife
● shedding light on the #ChurchToo movement and abuse scandals in Southern Baptist circles and the broader evangelical world

This book moves the conversation about biblical womanhood beyond Greek grammar and into the realm of church history–ancient, medieval, and modern–to show that this belief is not divinely ordained but a product of human civilization that continues to creep into the church.

Find The Making of Biblical Womanhood online at:

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Share your first line in the comments, and happy reading!

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