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Jan 2024
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A Heart of Blood and Ashes with Kelly No...

Erin Leafe and Clayton Gumbert
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This week I'm joined by colorist and dear friend Kelly Noonan as we read her first romance - Milla Vane's A Heart of Blood and Ashes. We chat about fantasy vs. fantasy romance expectations, matching hair color to book series and more!

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