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The book cover for "Need Me" by Tessa Bailey, featuring a man holding a book and a woman sitting on a wooden fence against a green background. The author's name and title are prominently displayed.

The first page of "Need Me" by Tessa Bailey, showing "Chapter 1" and the opening paragraph about choosing panties for seduction. A cityscape illustration is at the top of the page.

Convincing you to read a book with just the first

#booktok #romancewithatwist #bookish #bookclub #bookworm

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Book 8 of reading indie authors in May

promoting indie authors! If you read Sapphic gothic stories, this book might be for you. If you adore spooky mansions and mysterious Lords, this book might be for you. If you enjoy haunted paintings and possession, this book might be for you! #gothicbooks #spookyreads #indieauthors #

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A person sits in a cozy bookstore nook with a large archway made of books overhead, creating a unique photo opportunity. The scene is bright with natural light, showcasing the bookstore's inviting atmosphere.

A hand holds a white book titled '101 ESSAYS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK,' accompanied by a 'Kindly STFU I'm Reading' sticker and two 'Smutty Book Club' bookmarks with strawberry designs.

The exterior of a building with 'SOUTH STREET' visible on its facade, where a large crowd of people are gathered outside, suggesting a busy event or opening.

Indie Bookstore Day

Finally my weekend off this month, and it’s national Independent Bookstore Day. So of course I need to hit up the local stores. First stop was An Unlikely Story , which somehow I ended up buying a water coloring book and paint brushes…. But I’ve been looking at the Emily Lex Studio books and this

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an indie must read romantasy ✨

✨The Lies of Lena was good but omg the sequel The Sins of Silas??? Even better! ✨I definitely recommend this series ✨this is an unfinished series! ✨the yearning and tension>>> #books #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #romantasy #romantasybooks

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The book cover for 'All In My Head' by Meagan Spaid features a black background with red dripping text for the title. A white rose with red drops lies at the bottom, surrounded by sparkling red elements. The author's name and a social media handle are also visible.

Indie author book review- All In My Head

I didn’t spin my wheel for this one. I stumbled upon a blurb on instagram and had to read it. @M.Spaid Author #indiebookreviewer #booktok #kureads #darkromance #supportindieauthors

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Unknown Indie Black Romance Novels? YES PLEASE.

i’m sold whenever Black romance is in question but Indie Black romance? now you’re just showing out. these reads were found amongst the greats and booktok legends but their synopsis held some weight. would you read these? #currentlyreading #lemon8challenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8boo

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indie bookstore haul! 🍋

I got some great goodies at an indie bookstore I visited over the weekend! I got two books, one written by a tiktoker that I really liked so I hope it’s good! It’s about a kid detective turned adult burn out who is hoodwinked into getting back into the detective business. The second book was on

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Your next Indie Read! 🩷

Through Any Fire 🍒💍🐰✨ So you’re telling me that they were childhood lovers but a family feud separated them and 11 years later, she needs him and doesn’t want to go ask for his help, but doesn’t have any other option and he casually goes “ huh? You’re in luck because I need a wife”, and he doesn

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Indie Bookshop in Denton Tx!

Patchouli Joe’s is one of my favorite independent book stores in Texas. Denton is also a beautiful town to visit! Their town square has so many fun shops and things to do and see, like Patchouli Joe’s! 📚 What’s your favorite indie bookshop? I also like Murder by The Book in Houston Tx! 🥰 #bo

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A smiling woman in a black dress stands on a sunny Los Angeles sidewalk, holding sunglasses. Behind her is the Lost Books indie bookstore building, with text overlay 'Los Angeles Indie Bookstore'.

An inviting outdoor patio area features bright yellow metal chairs and a table, surrounded by numerous potted plants. A wooden shelf unit filled with books and more plants is visible against the building.

An outdoor display showcases a variety of potted plants on wooden shelves and on the ground, creating a lush green environment. Trees and a street are in the background.

Indie Bookstore 📍Los Angeles

One of my favorite bookstores in LA is Lost Books. It’s an independent bookstore that has a mix of both new releases and used books. The store is a haven for plant lovers that love to read. You can stop by to buy a book, grab a record, or just hang out for an event. They also have a bird cage w

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Great Weather to Cozy Up and Read a Book | Searching For Odo ✨

#cozyupwithbooks #readingonthego #goread #searching forodo #plentyroomforallthebooks

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Indie Bookstore in 📍Los Angeles

I love visiting unique bookstores and this one has a very unique theme. 📚There are many display rooms that are organized by genre and they all have interesting set ups and themes. My favorites are the mystery rooms and displays. ☕️There is a coffee shop on the 2nd flood with wifi, a counter

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A bookshelf displays various books by indie authors like Mia Sheridan, Ana Huang, Sierra Simone, Athenine, and Emily McIntire, with a central sign reading 'INDIE AUTHORS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT'.

Three books by Tricia O'Malley, including 'Wild Scottish Rose', 'Wild Scottish Knight', and 'Starting Over Scottish', are stacked, representing cozy mystery and paranormal romance genres.

Two books by Irene Bahrd, 'Arranged Vacancy' and 'Not Her Villain', are stacked, showcasing her romance, political romance, and romance parody genres.

Some indie recs

These are some recommendations from my personal library ✨🖤 I’ve read multiple books by all of these indie authors. #indiebooks #indiebooktok #bookrecommendations

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An image of a bookstore aisle with shelves full of books, introducing "5 Indie Bookstores in Colorado" by @ROCKYMTNREADS.

Interior of Read Queen Bookstore in Lafayette, featuring red shelves, books, and text highlighting it as woman-owned, offering feminist, social justice, and BIPOC books, plus gifts and cafe.

Aerial view of The Spicy Librarian bookstore in Denver RiNo, showing multiple levels, people, and shelves, noted as woman-owned with a "secret, spicy room" for romance novels.

Colorado indie bookstores to visit 📚

Colorado’s indie bookstores are out here doing the important work - bringing in stories from marginalized communities, keeping banned books on the shelves, and making sure people still have access to ideas that challenge, expand, and educate., They’re not just selling books - they’re changing th

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The book cover for "Dear Laura" by Gemma Amor features a dark background with the title in distressed red letters. A pale hand with two white teeth in its palm is central, surrounded by a white glow. A red seal indicates "Bram Stoker Awards Nominee." A Lemon8 watermark is at the bottom left.

book 12 of reading indie authors in May

4⭐️ "She was a mystery wrapped in silence, and sometimes, unwrapping the secret just wasn't worth the struggle." This book gave serious PenPal vibes (only better imo) a young girl who gets letters throughout her childhood. Request for intimate parts of herself in exchange for clue

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The image displays the cover of the book 'I FOUND PUPPETS LIVING IN MY APARTMENT WALLS' by Ben Farthing. A furry, googly-eyed puppet with a blue nose peeks from behind a dark wooden door. The book is placed on a wooden surface, with a Lemon8 watermark.

book 11 of reading indie authors in May

4⭐️ I'm going to put this one firmly in the WTF did I just read category! This one truly had me questioning my adulthood with how much I enjoyed it. I kinda want to curl up with a fuzzy blanket and watch The Muppets now 🤣 If the puppets from Sesame St came alive and turned out to be evi

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indie Sci-Fi Book covers that made me 🫶

If you’ve been here a while you know I read a wide variety of books—just look at my True Crime Stories from last week 🤣🫣. I’ve recently gotten into the Sci-Fi genre and am just stunned by the beautiful covers and worlds built inside them. ⭐️Umbra: Sentient Stars was just.. wow. It grabbed my

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book 10 of reading indie authors in May

4⭐️ Is there anything sweeter than a book about dragons? 🐉 How about a cute dragon story written by a 10 year old!! That is exactly what you are getting when you pick up this adorable novella. Not only is the tale enchanting, but it also shows a writing talent that is remarkable for an a

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An open book with a hand holding a ring, overlaid with the book cover for "Binding 13" by Chloe Walsh. Text reads "IF YOU LOVED:" above the book cover and "THEN READ..." below it.

A hand holds the pink book cover for "The Moment Promised" by Amber Evergreen. Overlay text highlights tropes like "childhood friends to lovers," "Banter galore," and "One bed."

A text excerpt from "The Moment Promised" by Amber Evergreen, featuring dialogue between Finn and Adeline about deserving respect and being cherished in a relationship. A small image of the book is in the corner.

If you loved this book, then read this one!

📖 The Moment Promised • ~Tropes~ 🎀Childhood friends to lovers🎀 🎀Small Town🎀 🎀Banter galore🎀 🎀Found family🎀 🎀One bed🎀 • #indieauthor #selfpublishing #bookstagram #romance #romancebooks #romancebookrecs #contemporaryromance #binding13

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Picking my next indie author book!

Spinning the wheel of indies to get my next book to read and review!Lucifer’s Daughter: Demons and Angels by Zoey Hayes You’re the winner! #indieauthor #bookreviews #supportindieauthors #kindleunlimited #booktok

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A hand holds the spines of several white books against a galaxy background, with the text 'INDIE BOOK MAIL' overlaid.

A hand holds the poetry book 'Free Falling Through Thorns & Wildflowers' by Shelby Lynn, featuring a woman on the cover, against a galaxy background.

A hand holds the poetry book 'Clouds Amongst the Stars' by Shelby Lynn, featuring a silhouette against a sunset, against a galaxy background.

indie book mail📚💌

this stunning poetry collection is by my dear friend Shelby (@writingmadly on Instagram), the newest of which, Free Falling Through Thorns and Wildflowers, was released on 4/25! I had the honor of ARC reading for it and I was BLOWN AWAY at the raw talent, angst, and beauty of it. If you read poetry

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A hand holds five indie book spines: 'Forever After All' by Shelby Storme, 'On Wings of Ash and Dust' by Brittany Wang, 'North Queen' by Nicola Tyche, 'What Hurts The Most' by Amanda Courtney, and 'Shadows' by SJ Chaynie. The image asks, 'Do you read indie authors?'

The cover of 'What Hurts The Most' by Amanda Courtney is displayed, highlighting 'Slow Burn', 'Anxiety Rep.', and 'Boyfriend's Roommate'. The text states, 'They have more soul' and describes the plot: 'She's a shy, anxious bookworm who dreams of opening a coffee shop. He's her boyfriend's roommate.'

A tablet shows the cover of 'Never Let Go' by Luna Peters, featuring pink flowers and butterflies. Keywords 'Age Gap', 'Forbidden', and 'Professor/Student' are highlighted, illustrating the article's point about 'Beautiful covers' in indie books.

Reasons to read more indie authors

I’ve seen a lot of discourse lately about reading indie authors. Some readers only read indie authors and some won’t give them a chance. As an indie author who loves indie books, I hope more readers find a love for indies! 📖Here are some common reasons I’ve heard readers give for not reading ind

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Indie romance book recs!📚

Love characters that feel like they’re a part of your life after you close the book? These reads are for you then🥰 #romancebooks #romancebookrecs #indieapril #mustread #booktok

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Six Indie Romance Books on Kindleunlimited

Happy Indie Author month!! Tired of the same old reads? Your TBR is about to get longer. From sweet to spicy, with a mix of contemporary and fantasy, check out these romance books available to read right now for free on kindleunlimited! To The Gallows by Elizabeth Skarpnes The Nightmare Nov

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Indie romance book recs for 2026!📚

If you love small town romance with plenty of awesome characters, wholesome moments, genuine yearning, great plots, spice, and lines that will make you laugh (or cry🥲), then make sure to add my books to your 2026 tbr list!! All of them can be found on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! #romancebookrec

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You’ve NEVER read a book about…

🌴Set in Miami, a cloud-riding man finds Daphne running from a tornado. He saves her, and hides her unconscious body in the woods. Meanwhile Daphnes best friend investigates suspicious data linked to the string of storms. She finds herself being stalked my a menacing man who goes to terrifying lengt

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🌟Yes, No, Maybe. Indie Edition🌟

💜Hello Besties!!! I hope you’re doing wonderfully today! It’s a rainy Monday here for us so Hubby and I are having a relaxing day inside enjoying our hobbies! 💜The yes no maybe trend has been around for as long as I have been apart of the bookish community and surprisingly I have never done it

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Two copies of the new indie fantasy book "King Assassin" by Anneliese Peters are held against a bookshelf background. The books are green with gold lettering and a forest design. Text overlays read "New Indie Book" and "Worth the Hype".

Your next #fantasybook to read coming SO SOON!! Just 5 days away from release, King Assassin is an adventure fantasy about an assassin on a mission to find the next heir to the Fae throne before the year runs out ~ but she can’t do it alone. She must enlist the help of a nightmare wielding fae to

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An excerpt from a book, set against a background of white daisies and green grass, describes a fake husband greeting his wife at the door with dinner cooking. The text reads: "When she's late coming home & her fake husband greets her at the door, the smell of the dinner he's cooking wafting past him. "I told you not to wait for me.""

An excerpt from a book, set against a background of white daisies and green grass, continues the dialogue. The text reads: "He gives a lazy smile as she brushes past him. "I'd wait lifetimes for you, Lorali.""

An excerpt from a book, set against a background of white daisies and green grass, continues the narrative. The text reads: "She rolls her eyes with a disappointed pout, looking away with rose-flooded cheeks. "Don't say things you don't mean. It's embarrassing.""

A romantasy book you need to read!

#booksummary 📚 Title and Author: To The Gallows by @E. Skarpnes 🌟 Genre: Cozy Romantasy 💬 Short Summary: 🌻Tangled meets The Princess Bride and My Lady Jane in TO THE GALLOWS, a cozy cottagecore romantasy standalone about: A charming rogue meant to die The enigmatic cleric who spares him

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A bookshelf filled with numerous books, featuring an overlay that reads "Letting tbr wheel choose my next read" and "Physical tbr - 279," indicating a large collection of books to be read.

A laptop displaying a digital spinning wheel for book selection, with text overlaying the image stating "Rules" and outlining conditions like reading the first book in a series and having free choice spaces.

A hand holding the book "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour, with a laptop in the background showing a pop-up announcing "We have a winner! We Are Okay," and an overlay bubble labeled "YA fiction."

Letting tbr wheel choose my next read

My ever growing tbr has been getting out of hand lately so I have decided to implement a tbr wheel to get through it! Review will be posted when I spin for my next book! - How many books are on your physical tbr? - #tbrbooklist #tbrbookshelf #lemon8bookclub #lemon8books #booktok #

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If you like this read this...book trope edition

Looking for your next Billionaire romance? Look no further cuz I've got a few recs for you that are available on KU! Make sure to follow these authors if they're tagged! @BrittonBrinkley @Leya Layne @BrittonBrinkley @AuthorMikayla Christy #billionaire romance #spicy romance books

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A book I wish I had read sooner!

Oh my gosh! Why did I wait soooooo long! My friend many years ago recommended this series to me like, before it was a TV series. I himmed and hawed and said I’d read it. He even went as far as buying me a copy of the first book! 😩 I know I’m a terrible friend. It sat on my shelf for years and y

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🌟Liked This? Read This! Indie Edition🌟

💜Hello Besties!! It’s such a gloomy rainy day today for me! So I’ll be spending the day doing some light housework and diving back into my current read! 💜IF you haven’t read any of these Indie Author written BEAUTIES then you are missing out and need to read them ASAP! I promise you will not reg

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Six indie romance books by M. K. Morris are displayed upright on a wooden surface, with a green plant in the background. The books include two copies each of "Greater Than Us" (purple), "The Masseuse" (black), and "THE BUMPY ROAD TO LOVE" (blue), showcasing varying heights.

Indie romance book recs for you📚❤️

This summer’s releases📚 call me cliché, but the height differences remind me of my MCs🤭 All available on Amazon and BN! #romancebookrecs #summerromancerecs #mustreadbooks #indieromanceauthor #indiebookrecs

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A person in sweatpants reads an open book on a bed, with another open book nearby. Overlay text reads "indie author starter pack" and "eight indie authors to read this spring."

A book cover for "To the Gallows" by Elizabeth Skarpnes is shown next to text describing it as cozy cottagecore romantasy with marriage of convenience and witty banter, against a background of a woman in a forest.

Three book covers by Katharine M. Sweet are displayed above text describing them as rated R hallmark, witty humor, and heartwarming love, with a background of a couple holding hands in a field.

What to read next—indie author starter pack

Looking for your next reads?? Check out these indie authors 🥰🫶🏻 #bookobsessed #newread #romancereader #romancebookrecs #bookrecommendation

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indie bookstore haul 📚

some recent finds from some of my favorite indie bookstores! How Fascism Works because...*gestures broadly* Guillotine was my book club pick, and I've heard so many good things about it! I'm thinking of picking up Bloom by the author as well Come Closer is a short horror book that

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A BOOK EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ!!!

I finally got around to reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah!!! I DEVOURED this! I honestly was scared I was gonna hate it & it would take me forever to get through, but I read the 500+ pages within a few days! I don’t typically read historical fiction but after this book, I def wan

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Text on a sparkling background suggests books for fans of Fantasy/PNR with inclusive language, recommending "Descend," "Wicked in the Pines," and "Etched in Frost" by L.R. Friedman.

Text on a sparkling background suggests a book for fans of second-chance romance, T. Swift-inspired characters, Oreos, and steamy scenes, recommending "Face The Music" by Stephanie Jean.

If you like this, read this — indie book recs

These books are all incredible and definitely worth the read! What are you reading this month to reach your bookish goal(s)? #lemon8bookclub #Lemon8Diary #readersoflemon8 #bookreccomendation #shareyourthoughts

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The book cover for "Rubies and Revenge" by Lexie A. Lynn, releasing June 1 and available on KU. The cover features a woman with red lips and a gold chain necklace with a red heart pendant, with a hand on her shoulder.

The book cover for "The Write Kind of Love" by Maddie Ellis, releasing June 3 and available on KU. The cover shows a man and woman in a pink-themed room, with the woman at a laptop and the man standing.

✨Indie June Romance Book Releases✨

Just a few indie romance releases coming to Kindles everywhere this June!! Please Note: I have not yet personally read any of these, and therefore aren't necessarily recommending them. Just spreading the word of their release! Books Listed (*Available on KU at the time of this post): - *

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Indie bookstore trip in MD

A new bookstore opened in MD had to go check it out! Looking for a good read 😞 #indiebookstore #bookstore #readingrecommendations #booktok #bookshelf #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookfriends #bookbesties

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Must Read Indie Books! 📚

These are the Indie Books we’ve enjoyed. ❤️📚 Have you read any? #booktok #books #indiebooks #bookrecs #lemon8bookclub #tbr #indieauthor #bookish #romancebooks #fantasybooks #bookworm

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Indie Ink Society

If you would like to support Indie Authors by reading a book a month we would love to have your support. Follow us on TikTok #indieinksociety #indieauthorsupporter #reading #books #bookrecommendations

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A bookstore interior featuring a hanging sculpture of a person, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books. The image has a text overlay that reads 'MUST VISIT BOOKSTORES IN NYC PART 09'.

An aisle in a bookstore with shelves packed with various books, categorized by genres like 'Adult' and 'Romance'. Large black and white illustrations adorn the walls above the bookshelves.

A display of curated gifts in a bookstore, including soaps, socks, and a large decorative llama figure. The display features items from 'PANIER DES SENS EN PROVENCE'.

When Indie Bookstore meets Cute Girl Aesthetic 📚💕🎀

There are a few types of stores I simply can’t walk past - home goods shops with unique finds (👀 see my latest post), gift stores with tiny cute things… Now imagine that, inside a bookstore. Yep, that's my recipe for never leaving. I was walking around Long Island City yesterday when I spo

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A stack of six romance books by Latinx author Gracie Cooper, including 'Loving Whiskey' and 'Merman's Summer,' displayed on a wooden railing with text encouraging support for Latinx authors during Hispanic Heritage Month.

A hand holds 'Loving Whiskey,' Book 1 of the Martini Girl Bar Series by Gracie Cooper, featuring a cover with legs in red heels. Overlays highlight 'LOL moments,' 'Single dad,' and 'Closed door' themes.

A hand holds 'Forever Luna,' Book 2 of the Martini Girl Bar Series by Gracie Cooper, featuring a cover with legs in dark heels. Overlays highlight 'Second chance,' 'Protective Tattoed men,' and 'Closed door' themes.

Support Latinx Indie Authors ♥️💋

#LatinxLitChallenge I have the perfect romance book recommendations from paranormal to contemporary romance, Trust in @Gracie Cooper Author to always bring a good time! #paranormalromance #graciecooper #romancereader #hispanicheritagemonth

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You ever read a book and think…

“yeah, this one gonna have me stressed” 😭 That’s The Struggle of Us. It’s not perfect love. It’s not easy love. It’s the kind that keeps pulling you back even when you know better… Cam & Zai will really put you through it. Like… emotionally. mentally. all of it. And just when you

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