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I enjoyed reading this again. The setting, the dialog, the characters; all speak to a simpler era. I really need to go back and read the whole Bartle Clunes collection. It's on my TBR list.

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A good refresher. I'm well into the story now, and really enjoying your characters. Thanks, Sharron.

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I'm so glad he made the choice he did.

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I remember this one, thanks for publishing it again. Oh, I love the opening hook.

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Jul 18, 2023Liked by Sharron Bassano

Whacked his hat on his knee. Sold.

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Well done, and I’m now nostalgic for the Californian I new decades ago, and through my elders’ stories.

Appreciate you, Sharron!

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A sweet story. Be bold, Bartles!

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I am hooked.

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Mar 4Liked by Sharron Bassano

This is SO excellent!!! The description of him at the very beginning “got me at hello”, as they say. 😍

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Mar 4Liked by Sharron Bassano

Of course!!! I will try chapter 2, and the whole book, and every book you write! 😍✍️ 😍♥️

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