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Aug 2021
1h 41m

Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle

ELLEN AND MOM
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Ellen and Mom discuss the daydreams, donuts, and delicious hero in Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle. Plus, we close out the NoYoMo Beginners' Guide to Reading Romance by sharing the picks for books when you need a good cry and when you need a good laugh. Today's podcast is sponsored by Sweet Talking Rancher by Kate Pearce! Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instag ... Show More
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