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Contents:New release!: The Alien Rock Star's Blind DateA spree of free books for your summer reading,A selection of new books from my author friends, andA free gift in the end!Hey, Street Team!It's release week! The Alien Rock Star's Blind Date, the...
Contents:Preorder update for The Alien Rock Star's Blind Date,Special deals on summer love and sci-fi,A few thrilling new books by my author friends, and...A quick publishing update!Hey, Street Team!The third book of the Alien Rock Star series is now...
Hey reviewers!My upcoming fantasy release, The Alien Rock Star's Blind Date, now has an ARC on Booksprout and StoryOrigin. Details below.Book DetailsDating a rock star while singing backup is one thing. Dating an alien rock star with a hostile tour s...
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