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    Melting the ice
    Melting the ice
    Melting the ice
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    Melting the ice

    By Kristel Ralston

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    Two strangers experience a disastrous encounter that might change their lives forever. Meet Elaine and Devlin in this delivery from the author. Maybe, after reading this short story, you won´t resist the temptation to ask for a Macchiato.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKristel Ralston
    Release dateNov 9, 2017
    ISBN9781386954453
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