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About Jan Moran
Jan Moran is a USA Today bestselling author of women's fiction. She writes stylish, uplifting, and emotionally rich contemporary and 20th-century historical women's fiction. The Midwest Book Review and Kirkus have recommended her books, calling her heroines strong, complex, and resourceful. Visit her at www.janmoran.com and join her reader's club.
Her books are also translated into German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, and other languages. Jan studied writing at the UCLA Writers Program, sailed on Semester at Sea, and graduated from the University of Texas and Harvard Business School. She lives near the beach in southern California.
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Blog postCoffee as a dessert? Why not! Tiramisu is one of the most popular Italian desserts made with coffee, whipped cream, mascarpone, and cocoa. In my upcoming Seabreeze Shores book (coming this spring), Mitch is planning his summer beach menu, including this yummy Tiramisu Iced Coffee. Try this special treat coffee anytime.
Below is the recipe for cold brew coffee–simply let the coffee steep naturally. Aficionados say the coffee is smoother that way. Or2 months ago Read more -
Blog postAs an author, I love to know what inspires writers, so I thought I'd share my inspiration for Coral Holiday, the new third book in my USA Today bestselling series, Coral Cottage. In Coral Holiday, the Delavie-Moore family pitches in the help Kai cast Summer Beach's first theater production in a new outdoor amphitheater–one based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This idea came to me while I was unpacking from my recent move when I discovered a box of my childhood books my mother had save6 months ago Read more
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Blog postIn the new Coral Holiday book, Marina Moore serves this Cranberry-Orange Holiday Muffin recipe, which is also included in the back of the book. I’ve made muffins over the years to celebrate winter holidays with friends and family, and I could just imagine Marina serving these at the Coral Cafe by the beach. You might have noticed that I love to write about food in my novels–I'm a foodie, but I'm also trying to eat healthier these days.
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Blog postOne aspect of writing I really enjoy is the research phase, and in the case of The Chocolatier, this task was so enjoyable and enlightening. From meeting chocolatiers, interviewing cacao farmers from Peru, and tasting chocolate to understand the flavor profiles and techniques, I had a wonderful time. This research was critical to writing this family saga, and I couldn't have produced the novel I did without investing this time and understanding the inner workings of the chocolate industry. Of10 months ago Read more
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Blog postMy most requested recipe is the Sea Breeze Cooler that was featured in Seabreeze Inn, and it has been the official refresher and welcome libation of the inn. However, my Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe is in close second place, especially as the temperature drops.
That said, in many countries and cultures, hot cocoa is often enjoyed at breakfast in place of coffee or tea. This recipe, with its slightly spicy flavor and rich, dark chocolate, is one of my favorites. Below you'll find recip10 months ago Read more -
Blog postOne of my most requested recipes is one that my friend Aly from New Zealand often whips up in honor of blazing sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. In fact, this recipe inspired the name of the Seabreeze Inn novel, and in the story, Shelly Bay is often found mixing Sea Breeze coolers — virgin or fully loaded, as we say. Whichever your preference, these yummy, colorful juice cocktails are a treat on warm summer days. Cheers!
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What could possibly go wrong at a family reunion? At the Seabreeze Inn, you just never know...
Ivy and Shelly are looking forward to hosting a long-awaited family reunion at the Seabreeze Inn. What better time than a reunion for family secrets to emerge?
This season, gather on the shores of Summer Beach for the fun and ocean breezes, as well as unexpected events…
Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores, and find out why readers say, “Life is better in Summer Beach.” If you love clean romance and women’s fiction with fun characters you’ll want as friends, this series is for you!
Available soon in ebook, paperback, hardcover, large print, and audiobook.
REVIEWS for the SUMMER BEACH SERIES
More than 10,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Retailers!
“I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn’t get much better.” - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series
“A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair.” - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year
“Sweet romance with a mystery.” - Romance in Her Prime
Join the fun of the first Spa Week at the Seabreeze Inn!
As Ivy is adjusting to a new marriage, she must also welcome spa guests and deal with more secrets her old beach house reveals—this time, from the Roaring Twenties.Plus, her sister Shelly is nervous about having her first baby. Will Ivy manage to pull off the first spa week and juggle her new life and family in Summer Beach?
Along the shores, more surprising discoveries fill the gossipy local residents with fresh speculation. In the charming town of Summer Beach, news travels fast.
Can Ivy come to terms with that and the nagging ghostly presence of Amelia Erickson, the former owner of the Seabreeze Inn?
Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores, and find out why readers say, “Life is better in Summer Beach.” If you love clean romance and women’s fiction with fun characters you’ll want as friends, this series is for you!
Available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, large print, and audiobook.
REVIEWS for the SUMMER BEACH SERIES
More than 10,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Retailers!
“I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn’t get much better.” - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series
“A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair.” - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year
“Sweet romance with a mystery.” - Romance in Her Prime
“SEABREEZE INN is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light, breezy read, old houses, and characters with secrets, you will want to add this book to your TBR. Art lovers will also enjoy this book that slips in a little romance.” - Silver’s Reviews
READ THE ENTIRE SUMMER BEACH SERIES!
Seabreeze Inn
Seabreeze Summer
Seabreeze Sunset
Seabreeze Christmas
Seabreeze Wedding
Seabreeze Book Club
Seabreeze Shores
Seabreeze Reunion (TBA)
Coral Cottage
Coral Cafe
Coral Holiday
Coral Weddings
A widowed artist. An old crush. One summer to get her life back.
**A USA Today bestseller.**
"Jan Moran is a favorite author of mine. All in all a fun read that grabs you at the start." —Tina Sloan, Author and Award-Winning Actress
Ivy Marin's life implodes after discovering that her late husband had spent their life savings on a beach house. Strapped for cash as an art teacher and with nowhere to go, Ivy and her recently jilted sister head to Summer Beach to recreate their lives. If only renovating a historical home didn’t unveil a host of hidden secrets in the beachside community—and the mayor wasn't her former high school crush.
Bennett Dylan led a campaign against Ivy's late husband to block the rezoning of the beach house land for a high-rise resort. Although it's been ten years since his wife's death, Bennett is avoiding the pain of loving—and possibly losing—another woman. And then the FBI shows up… Ivy's demands for a zoning variance for a bed-and-breakfast couldn’t come at a worse time for him.
Despite distractions, Ivy has one summer to sway the town to salvage her livelihood and the new life in Summer Beach she has come to love.
With spellbinding intrigue and poignant self-discovery, Seabreeze Inn is a sweet summer beach read. If you like sun-soaked beach sagas you can lose yourself in, Seabreeze Inn and Summer Beach’s fascinating characters are for you. Start your vacation in Summer Beach now with Seabreeze Inn and the Summer Beach series. After that, the Summer Beach fun continues with the new Coral Cottage. Find out why readers say, "Life is better in Summer Beach."
REVIEWS
More than 5,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Amazon!
"SEABREEZE INN is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light, breezy read, old houses and characters with secrets, you will want to add this book to your TBR. Art lovers will also enjoy this book that slips in a little romance." - Silver's Reviews
"An entertaining beach read that offers multi-generational context and humor." - InD'Tale Magazine
"A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair." - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year
"I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn't get much better." - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series
"Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance." - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster
"Sweet romance with a mystery." - Romance in Her Prime
"Jan Moran is a favorite author of mine. All in all a fun read that grabs you at the start." - Tina Sloan, Author of Changing Shoes, Award-Winning Actress
"A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow.
Two sisters. One unforgettable summer.
While renovating an old beach house, Ivy and her sister, Shelly, suddenly have full occupancy after fire forces Summer Beach residents from their homes. Even the mayor, Bennett Dylan, who was Ivy’s high school crush, moves in. As the summer heats up, attractions simmer and feuds erupt.
Living in the house Bennett had hoped could be a community center, he finds himself at odds with Ivy’s campaign for a bed-and-breakfast zoning change. And when valuable items disappear from the inn, Bennett’s friend Mitch, who owns the popular Java Beach coffee shop, is the prime suspect.
Shelly's romance with Mitch cools when his old criminal record emerges, which leads her to question if Summer Beach is the right place for her.
Despite the chaos, Ivy has just one summer to save the house from an impending tax sale. And when a documentary filmmaker arrives to reconstruct the history of the old house and its secretive former owner, yet another secret emerges from an unlikely place.
Seabreeze Summer is a sweet summer beach read and the second novel in the Summer Beach series after the Seabreeze Inn. Book your reservation in this small beachside town of intriguing characters now.
A bookshop on the beach. A sizzling summer ahead. Join a new book club at the Seabreeze Inn.
**From a USA Today bestselling author.**
When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay form a book club to help support a local bookshop on the beach, friends and guests of the old beach house inn are eager to join, although one new member harbors a potentially devastating secret. Meanwhile, a discovery in the historic beach house inn brings the past to light, and recently widowed Ivy grapples with the idea of a new marriage. But when a threat arises during a book club meeting that could impact the entire beach community, members pull together, proving that the bonds of family and friendship are more important than ever in Summer Beach.
Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores, and find out why readers say, “Life is better in Summer Beach.”
Available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, large print, and audiobook.
REVIEWS for the SUMMER BEACH SERIES
More than 10,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Retailers!
“SEABREEZE INN is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light, breezy read, old houses, and characters with secrets, you will want to add this book to your TBR. Art lovers will also enjoy this book that slips in a little romance.” - Silver’s Reviews
“A fun read that grabs you at the start.” -Tina Sloan, Author and Award-Winning Actress
“A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair.” - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year
“I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn’t get much better.” - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series
“Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance.” - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster
“Sweet romance with a mystery.” - Romance in Her Prime
“A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow.” - Booklist
“The perfect blend of mystery and romance...the women in Jan’s stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. The story evoked a wide range of emotions but most of all love.” - Betty’s Reviews
Recommended Series Reading Order
Seabreeze Inn
Seabreeze Summer
Seabreeze Sunset
Seabreeze Christmas
Seabreeze Wedding
Coral Cottage
Coral Cafe
Seabreeze Book Club
Coral Holiday
Seabreeze Shores
More to be announced...
Untangling secrets at a historic beach inn has unimagined surprises.
With the high summer season underway at the Seabreeze Inn, Ivy Bay faces new challenges. She has just one season to make the inn a success to pay the tax bill her late husband left behind. And her neighbor’s lawsuit could mean an end to the Seabreeze Inn. Yet her daughter Sunny’s arrival in Summer Beach is also a chance to renew their strained relationship.
While the mayor, Bennett Dylan, develops deeper feelings for Ivy, new trials weigh on their romantic relationship. Sensing Ivy’s sadness over her sister Shelly’s departure, Bennett encourages Mitch, the Java Beach owner, to contact Shelly. And Sunny fears Bennett might be a replacement for her father.
Amid the turmoil, Ivy discovers another clue from the old house’s original owner. The woman’s story makes Ivy reflect on what the house means to her and all of Summer Beach.
Seabreeze Sunset is a sweet summer beach read. Book your reservation in this small beachside town of intriguing characters now.
The high summer season. A long-awaited wedding. Surprises at a historic beach inn.
**From a USA Today bestselling author**
At the historic Seabreeze Inn, sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay are busier than ever with wedding plans of their own, although challenges threaten to derail the special events. New guests are also throwing a wedding at the inn, bringing a host of trials and chaos. As Ivy prepares the old beach house for a season of weddings, surprising discoveries from decades past arise that could change even the best of plans. RSVP now and join the party on the beach.
Seabreeze Wedding is a favorite in the beloved Summer Beach series that may also be read as a stand-alone novel. The heartwarming story is set on the sunny Southern California coastline. Visit the small town of Summer Beach now, where the bonds of friendship and love prove unbreakable. Available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, large print, and audiobook.
REVIEWS FOR THE SUMMER BEACH SERIES
More than 3,000 5-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!
“SEABREEZE INN is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light, breezy read, old houses, and characters with secrets, you will want to add this book to your TBR. Art lovers will also enjoy this book that slips in a little romance.” - Silver's Reviews
“An entertaining beach read that offers multi-generational context and humor.” - InD'Tale Magazine
“A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow.” Booklist
“A fun read that grabs you at the start.” —Tina Sloan, Author and Award-Winning Actress
“A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair.” - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year
“I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn't get much better.” - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series
“Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance.” - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster
“Sweet romance with a mystery.” - Romance in Her Prime
"The perfect blend of mystery and romance...the women in Jan's stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. The story evoked a wide range of emotions but most of all love. " - Betty's Reviews
Series Order (Can read Coral Cottage series concurrently)
Seabreeze Inn
Seabreeze Summer
Seabreeze Sunset
Seabreeze Christmas
Seabreeze Weddin
A season of joy. The spirit of family.
**From a USA Today Bestselling author. Read as a stand-alone story or as part of the Summer Beach series.**
When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay discover crates of vintage Christmas decorations at the Seabreeze Inn, they decide to open their historic beach house to the residents of Summer Beach. From a Gingerbread Bake-off and a Santa Sprint on the beach to a mysterious guest who has an unusual effect on those around him, the Seabreeze Inn is the place to be this holiday season. Families and friends come together, and love is in the air—until a priceless discovery at the beachside inn complicates matters.
While Ivy creates a holiday special for single guests with nowhere else to go, Bennett Dylan, the mayor of Summer Beach, helps organize Christmas celebrations. However, the holidays will test Ivy and Bennett’s relationship, especially when Ivy’s grown children voice their opinions. As hidden secrets surface, Ivy faces a decision that could change her life.
This season, everyone is family at the Seabreeze Inn. Join residents and guests in this small beach village for the warmest of holiday gatherings. Seabreeze Christmas may be read as a standalone, or start with the USA Today bestseller, Seabreeze Inn, to get to know all the Summer Beach characters. This year, let the sleigh bells ring across the beach in a delightful holiday novel.
Available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, large print, and audiobook.
REVIEWS
"Seabreeze Inn is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits." - Amazon Reviewer E.S.
"This book is the perfect blend of mystery and romance in a spectacular setting. I love how the women in Jan's stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. " - Amazon Reviewer B.J.T.
"For fans of romantic sagas, a compelling voice to follow." -Booklist
**NOW A USA TODAY (August 6, 2020) BESTSELLER!**
A beach read series set in the beloved village of Summer Beach.
When Marina Moore loses her job, she seeks refuge at her grandmother’s beach house called the Coral Cottage. Now in her mid-forties with children in college, Marina is in dire need of her grandmother's gutsy advice to a well-lived life. Marina meets an old friend, Ivy Bay, proprietor of the Seabreeze Inn, who encourages her to share her love of food at the local farmer’s market. Soon Marina’s sister Kai arrives on a summer break from her musical theater troupe. Together, the sisters discover that life might hold a second chance for each of them.
Jack Ventana is on a six-month sabbatical to write his first book. The only company he wants is his inquisitive Labrador Retriever puppy, but when he receives a call from an old colleague, he finds his life altered in ways he never imagined—including the prospect of romance.
What began as a short, reclusive holiday is destined to change Marina’s life, especially when Jack’s research uncovers her grandmother Ginger’s hidden past. Join the fun in Summer Beach, where the bonds of friendship and love prove unbreakable.
From the author of the bestselling Seabreeze Inn at Summer Beach book series, the Coral Cottage is a new chapter on the sunny coastline. Start this women's fiction series now in ebook, hardcover, paperback, large print, and audiobook.
“I love how the women in Jan’s stories are always intelligent and strong businesswomen. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family.” - Reviewer B.J.T.
“Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance.” - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster
“[Jan Moran is] is a compelling voice to follow.” - Booklist
“Each of Jan Moran's books is captivating and reflects her love of the written word, as well as her insatiable curiosity.” - Reviewer Andrea S.
A heartwarming holiday beach special. A magical new theater production.
**A USA Today bestselling series.**
Marina Moore's new Coral Cafe is a Summer Beach favorite of locals and visitors alike. When her sister Kai throws her energy into helping create a Summer Beach performing arts theater, the entire family gets involved in a new holiday musical production with locals and celebrities.
As writer Jack Ventana struggles to adapt to his new role as a single father in a small beach town, his fledgling romantic relationship with Marina suffers. Will this holiday bring them together or force them apart? And when an old friend appears in Summer Beach, Marina has more options to consider.
Join Marina and Kai as they involve the entire Summer Beach community in casting and performing a new holiday show to celebrate the joy of Christmas and winter holidays. Relax at the Coral Cottage beach house any time of year with a group of family and friends you'll love.
From USA Today bestselling author Jan Moran, Coral Holiday is the third novel in the Summer Beach: Coral Cottage series. Available in ebooks, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook editions. Celebrate a sweet Christmas at Summer Beach now.
“Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance.” - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster
“[Jan Moran is] is a compelling voice to follow.” - Booklist
"A fun read that grabs you at the start." -Tina Sloan, Author and Award-Winning Actress
"A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair." - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year
"The perfect blend of mystery and romance...the women in Jan's stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. The story evoked a wide range of emotions but most of all love." - Betty's Reviews
“I love how the women in Jan’s stories are always intelligent and strong businesswomen. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family.” - Reviewer B.J.T.
“Each of Jan Moran's books is captivating and reflects her love of the written word, as well as her insatiable curiosity.” - Reviewer Andrea S.
Summer Beach: Cottage Series
Coral Cottage
Coral Cafe
Coral Holiday
Summer Beach Series
Seabreeze Inn
Seabreeze Summer
Seabreeze Sunset
Seabreeze Christmas
Seabreeze Wedding
Seabreeze Book Club
Seabreeze Shores
(To be announced)
A beach cafe. An event to remember. The summer heats up with friendship and fun.
From a USA Today bestselling author. “A fun read that grabs you at the start.” — Tina Sloan
When Marina Moore decides to expand her farmers market and pop-up dinner business, the next step is a cafe on the shores of Summer Beach. But challenges loom, and Marina must quickly become more creative than ever, especially when her children need help. Her sister Kai's position with a musical theater troupe forces more changes. Their sister Brooke is having marital challenges, while grandmother Ginger continues to contribute her advice on the life well-lived—if only her granddaughters will listen.
Meanwhile, writer Jack Ventana stumbles onto more old secrets in Summer Beach, and his overgrown Labrador retriever puppy Scout manages to dig his way into more trouble. When the status quo changes between Jack and Marina, their budding romance is threatened.
Join the fun once again in Summer Beach, where the bonds of friendship and love prove unbreakable.
From the author of the USA Today bestsellers, the Coral Cottage and Seabreeze Inn series, the Coral Cafe is a new chapter on the sunny coastline. Available in paperback, hardcover, audiobook, and large print editions.
Reviews
“Jan Moran is a favorite author of mine. All in all, a fun read that grabs you at the start.” — Tina Sloan, Author of Changing Shoes, Award-Winning Actress (Guiding Light, and other films and television)
“Jan’s books never disappoint me. When I pick one up, I know it will be a fun read with wonderful characters. The women will be intelligent businesswomen and loyal to their families and friends. There will be sweet romances. It is refreshing to have a series in which not all the central characters are “Barbie doll” types in their 20s. In Coral Cottage, Marina Moore is 40ish while the delightful, yet mysterious Ginger is nearly 80. The perfect beach or weekend read.” — B.J.'s Reviews
“Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance.” - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster
“[Jan Moran is] is a compelling voice to follow.” - Booklist
“Each of Jan Moran's books is captivating and reflects her love of the written word, as well as her insatiable curiosity.” - Reviewer Andrea S.
From a USA Today bestselling series.
While Marina and Jack contemplate their future, her sister Kai and her new fiance Axe are planning their wedding. When disagreements threaten to derail the wedding, the sisters' grandmother, the indomitable Ginger Delavie, doles out unusual advice. Soon, an unforgettable event unfolds.
Don't miss the event of the season in Summer Beach. Preorder ebooks now. Coming soon in paperback, hardcover, and audiobooks, too.
Reviews
“Jan Moran is a favorite author of mine. All in all, a fun read that grabs you at the start.” — Tina Sloan, Author of Changing Shoes, Award-Winning Actress (Guiding Light, and other films and television)
“Jan’s books never disappoint me. When I pick one up, I know it will be a fun read with wonderful characters. The women will be intelligent businesswomen and loyal to their families and friends. There will be sweet romances. It is refreshing to have a series in which not all the central characters are “Barbie doll” types in their 20s. In Coral Cottage, Marina Moore is 40ish while the delightful, yet mysterious Ginger is nearly 80. The perfect beach or weekend read.” — B.J.'s Reviews
“Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance.” - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster
“A compelling voice to follow.” - Booklist
“Each of Jan Moran's books is captivating and reflects her love of the written word, as well as her insatiable curiosity.” - Reviewer Andrea S.
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