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Lie With Me(available August 1st!)
Blaze – Lust in Translaton
You may remember Philly from Cara’s 2007 Blaze trilogy—Tall, Dark, and Dangerously Hot! In Lie With Me, part of the Blaze Lust in Translation miniseries, Philly finds the man she’s fated for in the Greek Islands.
Corfu’s exotic beaches are a matchless place to meet true love…or at least to have a fabulous fling. And that’s exactly what Philly Angelis needs. After all, she’s a survivor of unrequited love…and an embarrassingly rejected sexual proposition. Fleeing to Greece to soak in its sexy magic—as well as find a hot guy to take her mind off her longtime crush, Roman Oliver—seems like the perfect antidote.
Roman can’t believe what he’s doing. Philly is his best friend’s little sister—definitely hands-off. So why is he following her to Corfu? And why is he taking her outrageous sexual proposition seriously? Maybe because Philly’s all woman now—a woman who knows exactly what she wants. And, God help him, Roman’s going to give it to her…
The only thing hotter than the Greek sun is the two of them….
Lie With Me is a red hot read that will have you longing for the beaches of Greece and a Latin lover of your own. Ms. Summers manages to weave breath-taking suspense and sizzling love scenes together with a deftness that will have you turning the pages late into the night....The perfect beach read, this is one book you'll need sunscreen for."
romancejunkies.com
“Innovative, exciting, and nonstop fun…a fast, intriguing read.”
RT Magazine
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A Sexy Time Of It(available NOW!)
Blaze – Extreme
To boldly go where no woman has gone before…
It’s not a story from one of the novels on her bookstore shelves—Neely Rafferty’s vivid dreams of traveling back to the time of Jack the Ripper are actually real. And so is the sexy cop who’s time-shifting right along with her.
Max Gale has come from 2128 to 2008 to make sure Neely doesn’t alter the past. But their intense psychic connection and hot sexual escapades surpass all temporal bounds. She’s taking him for a ride through the ages. And he’s not sure he’ll be able to go back to the future—or even if he wants to.
“Innovative, exciting, and nonstop fun…a fast, intriguing read.”
RT Magazine
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Tex Appeal(available NOW!)
Blaze – Special Treat
Tex Appeal—a sizzling Valentine collection from Blaze—Texas Style!
Three hot stories from Kimberly Raye, Alison Kent, and Cara Summers. Cara’s contribution to the collection is I Can Still Feel You…
Month’s ago, caterer Macy Chandler’s Texas Ranger, Cade Dillon, disappeared in the night. Now he’s back—and she has some very naughty ideas about evening the score…
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Snowbound(available NOW!)
Snowbound—the best way to spend a wintry night—curl up with stories by Lindsay McKenna, Laura Marie Altom, and Cara Summers.
Cara’s contribution to the collection is Aunt Delia’s Legacy
Medical resident Carly Waring returns home after nine years to hear her aunt’s will, only to discover she must share her inheritance with Ren Maxwell—the guy who completely shattered her heart. Let the battle begin…
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The Defender(available NOW!)
Blaze – Tall, Dark, and Dangerously Hot!
Nice body of evidence...
Theo Angelis definitely puts the “hot” in “hot shot” lawyer, and attorney Sadie Oliver is all too aware of the barely contained chemistry simmering between them.
But Sadie’s in big trouble…her brother’s facing a murder charge, her sister’s missing, and now her own life is on the line. Professionally, she desperately needs Theo’s help…and personally… she has other needs she’d like Theo to take care of too…
“ …a complicated, exciting plot, compelling characters, and a great ending.”
4 stars—RTBOOKclub
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from The Defender, click here!
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The Cop(available NOW!)
Blaze – Tall, Dark, and Dangerously Hot!
To serve and protect and so much more...
Off duty detective Nik Angelis is first on the scene at a wedding gone very, very wrong. The only witness, a sassy, smart-mouthed caterer named J.C. Riley, is in serious danger. She needs Nik’s protection. But what she wants is his rock-hard body.
Nik aims to be professional, but sometimes…even the good guy gets to be bad…
“full of adventure, excitement, sex, romance and a continuing mystery.”
4 stars—RTBOOKclub
“A book worthy of the keeper shelf…Cara Summers proves that she is a master of her craft with this miniseries.”
5 stars—cataromance.com
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from The Cop, click here.
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The P.I.(available NOW!)
Blaze – Tall, Dark, and Dangerously Hot!
Private investigator—slash—crime writer, Kit Angelis, is closing up shop when trouble walks in; Blonde, as usual—the sexy sleuth’s favorite flavor.
But this damsel really is in distress; covered in blood, she’s carrying a wedding dress, a fired handgun, and Kit’s card. And she can’t remember a thing…
Suddenly, Kit is caught up in a deadly mystery—and this sultry stranger holds the key. She might be a killer or at the very least a runaway bride. All Kit is sure of is that this woman is going to be the hottest thing that ever happened to him…
The first book of the Tall, Dark, and Dangerously Hot trilogy; a sexy mini-series about the Angelis brothers who find themselves embroiled in murder, revenge and love—on the same fateful weekend.
“ With a story line that is exciting and captivating, passion that is hot, and steamy, and a hero and heroine who are irresistible, The P.I. is not to be missed. ”
5 stars—cataromance.com
“…a highly entertaining…very enjoyable novel.”
4 stars—RTBOOKclub
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from The P.I., click here.
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Tell Me Your Secrets...(available NOW!)
Blaze Gothic – It was a dark and sexy night...
Cara Summers’ November release is part of the new Blaze Gothic miniseries: It was a dark and sexy night…
…and Brooke Ashby knew she was in over her head. As head writer for the soap opera Secrets, she was used to strange plot lines. So when she learned that she was adopted and that her identical twin sister had mysteriously disappeared, what else could she do but try to solve the mystery by taking her sister’s place?
Her plan seemed foolproof… until Brooke found herself in bed with her sister’s fiancé…
“Chills, thrills, mystery and romance combine perfectly.”
RTBOOKclub
“I can’t wait to read more by Cara Summers!”
The Best Reviews
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from Tell Me Your Secrets..., click here.
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Two Hot! (available NOW!)
Blaze – Forbidden Fantasies
Ph.D. student Zoe McNamara decides the only way to get Jed Calhoun out of her system is to sleep with the sexy, blond enigma just once. Then she meets tall, dark and handsome Ethan Blair, whose British accent and air of mystery could make him the next James Bond. How could she want him so badly just two days after incredible sex with Jed?
And what is she going to do when she realizes… she can have them both?
“Cara Summers keeps the action fast and hot, making it a book the reader won’t put down.”
4 stars – RTBOOKclub
“Two Hot! lives up to its name. Hot and passionate, this one will keep you up reading all night as the plot unravels. A truly pleasurable read in more ways than one, be sure to pick it up.”
4 ½ stars – CataRomance.com
"Two Hot! definitely lives up to its title! It’s a tale of forbidden passion, love and intrigue…From the moment sexy Jed Calhoun walks into the book, Two Hot! becomes a roller coaster ride you will want to read again and again! Cara Summers weaves a delightful and suspenseful tale…one that will have you laughing, sighing with lust, and wishing you had your very own Jed Calhoun to live out your forbidden fantasies with.”
5 stars – AromanceReview.com
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from Two Hot!, click here.
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When She Was Bad...(available NOW!)
Blaze – 24-Hour Island Fling
When fledgling P.I. Pepper Rossi lands on Escapade Island, having a fling is the last thing on her agenda. She’s there to recover a stolen Monet and she has 24 hours to do it. But when super sleuth Cole Buchanan, her biggest rival, as well as the man she’d most like to have a fling with, shows up, her plans change.
Now the big question is: Can she have a fling with Cole and still beat him to the Monet?
“An excellent love story with an incredible plot and great secondary characters. Kudos go to Cara Summers for her A+ book – When She Was Bad…”
cataromance.com
“Cara Summers knows how to write fun, yet passionate, plots that readers will never forget. This tale combines fun in the sun and a tropical island along with plenty of suspense and passion to go along.”
romancejunkies.com
“When She Was Bad…is a thrill-a-minute seductive novel. From the opening pages, the passion between Pepper and Cole sizzles. Events occur in “real time” over a period of 24 hours…Ms. Summers evokes an exotic world where anything is possible. This book is full of sun, sand, and seduction. I highly recommend you indulge yourself in this island fling.”
aromancereview.com
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from When She Was Bad..., click here.
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The Proposition (available NOW!)
Blaze – Risking It All
When Chance Mitchell proposes one night of all the pleasure you can handle sex, DC cop Natalie Gibbs accepts. But one night isn’t nearly enough, and now Natalie’s willing to run any risk to get Chance back in her bed, even if she has to disguise herself to do it…
Chance Mitchell propositions one woman – and he gets three – Natalie, the fiery redhead he can’t get out of his mind, Rachel, the seductress, and Calli, the supermodel sex kitten. Now he’s never sure which woman is in his bed! And he isn’t willing to give up any of them...
“Excitement, scorching sex, and a good story…”
****RTBOOKclub
“The Proposition” by Cara Summers is sexy, fun and emotional… Chance and Natalie have some sizzling chemistry that heats up the pages and will have you reaching for a fan. Add in danger and intrigue and you’ve got an incredible story. If you’re in the mood for some great summer reading, be sure to pick up The Proposition.”
***** CataRomance Reviews - Nicole
“What an extremely sexy and exciting story! The characters have such great chemistry and the story line is fast-paced. This is one I will keep on my shelf to read again.”
Freshfiction.com – Tammie
“Together this couple is explosive and their encounters are hot enough to keep the readers turning the pages. Cara Summers has created a brilliant start to the Risking It All series…”
****romancejunkies.com – Angel
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from The Proposition, click here.
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The Dare(available NOW!)
Blaze – Risking It All
Does she dare?
Oh, yes! Struggling reporter Rory Gibbs will dare anything to land an interview with reclusive business tycoon Jared Slade. But first she has to get past his big, sexy bodyguard Hunter Marks.
Only she doesn’t want to get past Hunter…
Will she dare?
…to do everything she wants with the gorgeous bodyguard?
Oh, yes!
"The Dare offers readers a strong mystery and great sex! ****1/2 (four and a half stars!)"
Romantic Times BOOKclub
The Dare is the second story in the Risking It All mini-series.Rory’s story is extremely sexy and very exciting…Ms Summers has done a very nice job with the first two books of this trilogy which started last month with The Proposition.I can’t wait to read the final installment, The Favor.”
Tammie- Freshfiction.com
“An amazing story of murder, revenge, lust, and ultimately love ensues.I was so sorry to see this book end!...The twists and turns in the plot make you guess all the way through.You aren’t sure who the bad guy is until the end of the book.Very well done, Ms. Summers!”
Serena – Fallen Angel Reviews
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from The Dare, click here.
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The Favor(available 7/05)
Blaze – Risking It All
How far would you go to get everything you’ve ever wanted?
After a kiss with a mysterious stranger gets out of control, sensible academic Sierra Gibbs is both frightened and excited about what security expert Ryder Kane can do to her. Then when Ryder seduces her on her cell phone, Sierra experiences something even more shockingly sinful. And she wants that thrill again… and again.
So Sierra asks Ryder – as a favor – to become her lover. She knows that he will make the perfect sex partner. His line of work requires him to be daring and impulsive – exactly what she wants in her bed. But when she gets caught in the middle of the dangerous case he’s working on, even the bold, new Sierra isn’t sure she can handle a man like Ryder… until he starts calling in a few favors of his own…
To read an exclusive sneak peek excerpt from The Favor, click here.
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Early to Bed? (4/04)
Temptation Wrong Bed Book
Talk about early! Tony Romano and Lily McNeil hadn’t even introduced themselves before they started burning up the sheets. But the exercise doesn’t do Tony’s health any good. Since Lily showed up in his bed, his life has been threatened twice! And Lily is the prime suspect.
Still, Tony holds onto the hope that sleeping with the enemy again… and again… will make him both wealthy and wise!
“…a quality addition to the popular Wrong Bed sub-series… playful and sexy.”
RTBookclub
“…a fun, fast story that makes a delightful read. If you’re in the mood for a tale that is hotter than standard Harlequin fare, full of frisky characters that are true to life and recognizable to your own heart, this is a novel for you.”
Fallen Angel Reviews
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Flirting with Temptation(7/03)
Temptation – Single in the City
Small town girl Corie Benjamin is ready for an adventure, ready to experience everything the world has to offer. And one thing she definitely wants to experience is a night with journalist Jack Kincaid. He’s lured her to the city, telling her he’s uncovered information about her long-lost father…But all Corie can think about is going under the covers with Jack! Only, when she discovers Jack’s true motives, she might change her mind….
“…a light-hearted sexy story with just the right touch of mystery.”
RT Magazine
“…laugh-out-loud funny, the story will tickle your summer reading taste buds.”
Old Book Barn Gazette
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Game for Anything (1/03)
Blaze
Security expert Tracker McBride isn’t thrilled with his new assignment. For a year, he hasn’t been able to get Sophie Wainwright out of his head. But the spoiled princess is way out of his league. Still, guarding Sophie’s delectable body has its perks, especially since she’s quite willing to share it. So he’s going to Plan B. He’ll seduce her right out of his system. Only the more games they play, the more he’s hoping they’ll end up tied….
“…Tracker is the perfect lover – sexy, mysterious, and hungry for Sophie…When they come together, the heat index is too hot to handle.”
RT Magazine
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Short, Sweet and Sexy (10/02)
Temptation – Single in the City
Lawyer A.J. Potter needs a solid case – not a man. Only, little did she guess when she wore her roommate’s “man-magnet” skit to convince the firm’s partners to take her seriously, that she’d end up with both. The case – to defend a retired jewelry thief. The man – Sam Romano, the sexy P.I. who thinks her client is guilty. A.J.’s solution? To keep Sam so busy he won’t have the time – or the desire -- to think about work….
- Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Temptation of 2002.
- Finalist in the Golden Quill Award for Best Short Contemporary Romance.
- 41/2 Gold Star Rating by RT Magazine and reviewer’s Top Pick.
“Wry and witty, Cara Summers’ Short, Sweet and Sexy is a fabulous comic mystery, guaranteed to keep you turning the pages.”
RT Magazine
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Intent to Seduce (5/02)
Blaze
Dr. MacKenzie Lloyd is bulletproofing herself for marriage. Determined that no husband of hers will ever leave, she’s learned everything there is to know about the art of pleasing a man. But now that it’s time to put her knowledge into practice, she’s stuck. Until she finds herself alone with seriously sexy Lucas Wainwright and decides to see if practice can make perfect….
“…burning fascination…turns into something even more passionate…in the high-stakes game of romantic seduction.”
RT Magazine
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Moonstruck in Manhattan (12/01)
Temptation – Single in the City
Can a skirt really act as a man-magnet? Dating drop out Chelsea Brockway doesn’t believe it for a minute. But the idea is her ticket to getting her own monthly column. Only once she gives the skirt a test drive, she discovers it really works! Suddenly, she she has men falling at her feet! Even her sexy new boss wants Chelsea in his bed. Too bad he also wants her out of a job…
- Winner of the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence for Best Short Contemporary Romance.
- Finalist in the Holt Medallion contest for Best Short Contemporary Romance.
“Fast-paced and fun, Cara Summers’ Moonstruck in Manhattan is a warm-hearted and witty delight.”
RT Magazine
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The Life of Riley (7/01)
Duets
Cop Jack DeRosa’s life is going to the dogs. After being out of sick leave, the only way he’s getting his beat back is to strike gold on his latest case. The assignment – to investigate pet caretaker Riley Foster. Undercover, Jack manages to deal with the rambunctious mutts, clinging kittens, and opinionated birds. But one look at his sassy suspect and Jack knows he’s in over his head…
“…a captivating comic mystery, highlighted by well-drawn characters and sparkling dialogue. A great read!”
RT Magazine
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Otherwise Engaged (1/01)
Temptation – Personal Touch
When Tyler Sheridan discovers through the personal ads that her groom isn’t planning to show up for their wedding, she thinks it can’t get any worse. That is, until she hooks up with seriously sexy PI Nick Romano to find her erstwhile fiancé…and ends up wishing her groom had taken out his ad sooner…
“An engaging, sexy, thrill a minute page-turner that will keep readers breathless and on the edge of their seats.
Rendezvous
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Mistletoe and Mayhem (11/00)
Duets
Librarian Jodie Freemont’s New Year’s resolution is to get a life! Plain, predictable Jodie is going to turn into a daring, free-spirited femme fatale. And she gets her chance when rugged bounty hunter Shane Sullivan comes to town. Shane’s got a reputation for always getting his man. But he doesn’t stand a chance when Jodie decides to catch hers – under the mistletoe!
“Spicy, intriguing, and a fun read!”
RT Magazine
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While He Was Sleeping (6/99)
Temptation Wrong Bed Book
Hopeless romantic Daisy Hanover was desperate to find some happiness in her upcoming marriage of convenience. So when she discovered a quaint country inn, boasting a bed that promised wedded bliss, she arranged for her fiancé to meet her there.
Only the man she found in her bed wasn’t her fiancé…
PI Logan Campbell specialized in finding people. But this was the first time he’d woken up beside a suspect. Gorgeous Daisy Hanover had his head spinning and his libido working overtime, but she was in trouble. Logan knew he’d do anything to save her, but first, he planned to take her back to bed.
- Finalist in the National Readers Choice Awards for Best Short Contemporary Romance.
“A smart, sexy original romance that packs a one two punch … Logan and Daisy are a dynamic duo that sizzles…”
Rendezvous
“A sweet summer read! Carolyn Andrews has written a winner!"
Literary Times
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The Last Bachelor (9/98)
All over Barclayville, bachelors are dropping like flies – except for Sheriff Mac Delaney. And then he met smart and sexy Dr, Francesca – Frankie – Carmichael. But Frankie was running from her past, and it had just caught up with her. Wasn’t that just Mac’s luck? The last bachelor was ready to commit… to a woman who wouldn’t stick around enough to say, “I do.”
“… an intelligent thriller with complex characters and sizzling tension… Ms. Andrews is a compelling storyteller with a gift for emotional dramatic prose.”
Rendezvous
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Manhunting in Manhattan (3/98)
After two years of studying the mating habits of a primitive tribe, Carly Carpenter needed a man – badly. So when she came home to New York for her sister Jenna’s wedding, she was determined to find one. Little did she suspect that her sister Jenna would have a groom picked out for her … gorgeous Holt Cassidy, Jenna’s fiancé.
Holt Cassidy wasn’t happy about his upcoming arranged marriage. So when his intended eloped with another man, he considered the contract broken. But now Carly…captivating, tempting Carly was determined to take her sister’s place. Which left Holt wondering if he’d be able to put business before pleasure…
- Finalist in the Golden Quill Contest for Best Short Contemporary Romance.
- Selected for the Best Ten Books list in the Barclay Awards.
“ … a writer of incredible talent with a gift for emotional stories laced with humor and passion.”
Rendezvous
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The Black Sheep (5/97)
PI Andie Field isn’t happy about her latest job. She’s been hired to keep an eye on sexy-as-sin bad boy Nick Heagerty. And that means being close to him – day and night. But on her arrival, she’s instantly caught up in scandals of the past. Even worse, she finds herself falling for the charismatic rebel she’s come to investigate.
- Winner of the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Award for Best Short Contemporary Romance.
- Finalist for the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence in Best Short Contemporary Romance.
- Finalist in the Golden Quill Contest for Best Romantic Suspense.
- 4 ½ Gold Medal Rating from Romantic Times.
- Nominated for Best Temptation of the Year – RT Reviewer’s Choice Awards
“With exquisite flair, Ms. Andrews thrills us with her fresh, exciting voice, as well as rich characterization and spicy adventure, from the first page to the last.”
Romantic Times Magazine
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The Marriage Curse (4/96)
Mattie Farrell’s restaurant had a ghost – one who played the harpsichord and opened the front door to a few select people. Her gorgeous landlord was one of them. The ghost was his great aunt, he said, and he curse had driven everyone of marrying age out of town – everyone but him …and her.
Mattie refused to believe it. Why would their ghost put a hex on marriage, and then matchmaker so determinedly from the grave?
- Holt Medallion finalist for Best Short Contemporary Romance.
“ … an exciting, action packed romance that keeps the adrenaline pumping … a wonderful tale that showcases Carolyn Andrews’ stupendous talent.” (Affaire de Coeur)
“Once again Carolyn Andrews enchants us with her vibrant, charming characters, including an absolutely delicious hero... a delightfully sizzling romance.”
Romantic Times
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Service With a Smile(2/95)
Sunny Caldwell owns a grocery shopping service and she has two rules – Business first, personal life second – and never get involved with a client. She followed these rules right up until the day she fired the pinch-faced nanny Chase Monroe – her newest client – had hired, sight unseen. That meant she had to help Chase take care of his orphaned nephew and niece. The only problem was that Chase and his ready-made family made her forget all about her rules…
- Finalist in the National Readers Choice Awards for Best Short Contemporary Romance.
“Combining humor and poignancy with unusual skill, Carolyn Andrews … has all of the talent necessary to become a bright new star in the category romance universe.”
Affaire de Coeur
“The excellent Carolyn Andrews captivates our hearts and sparks our senses in this heart-warming tale of a ready-made family.”
Romantic Times
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C.J.’s Defense (7/94)
Talk about courtroom drama! C.J. needs to win her case – but to do so, she has to defeat D.A. Roarke Farrell who never loses. Roarke is equally determined to win – but he wants more than a victory in court. He wants C.J. …badly.
- Finalist in RWA’s Golden Heart Contest.
- Holt Medallion Finalist for Best First Book.
“An impressive debut … a well-paced page turner.”
Romantic Times
“A charming debut … brilliant characterizations.”
Affaire de Coeur
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