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Aug 2021
1h 15m

Love at First by Kate Clayborn

ELLEN AND MOM
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Ellen and Mom discuss the beloved neighbors, bathroom renovations, and bad parenting in Love at First by Kate Clayborn. Plus, we go over diverse stories and LGBTQ+ representation in our NoYoMo Beginners' Guide to Reading Romance! Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsrom ... Show More
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