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One of our very talented members here at The Planet (you'll have to guess who, I'm not tellin'!) has just had their latest book released! A Planet- sized congratulations!!!
I invite you to join me in supporting our fellow member...
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The series is also known as the tales of Stephanie Plum, and...
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