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A Few Days of Your Patience for Greek #5: The Art of Wedding a Greek Billionaire

5/1/2014

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I posted earlier on Facebook about me needing a few days more of your patience regarding Greek #5.
Post by Marian Tee.
I can't say exactly when but just a day or so really is all I need. It won't be a week. I just want this to be perfect and a fitting end to Mairi and Damen's journey.
Now, in case you missed the last excerpt I released for the book, here's what I included in my newsletter...
Eight days ago
 
Mairi Tanner was escaping. She knew tonight was the only chance she would ever get. Drake was gone, and only one of his security personnel remained, posted outside the door to her room. But he wasn’t going to be a problem.
Earlier, the nurse had given Mairi sleeping pills, which she promptly pretended to swallow. In reality, though, she had only kept them under her tongue. The moment the nurse had left, she had taken them out of her mouth and crushed them in an iced cold glass of lemonade. It had been served with her dinner, but she had opted to drink straight from the tap, knowing she would need the lemonade for her plan.
Tiptoeing to the door, careful not to make any sound, Mairi pressed her ears to the door. Snores greeted her. Her heart raced in anticipation at the sound, but Mairi suppressed her excitement. The pills had done its job, but her problems weren’t over yet.
Even though it killed her not to do anything, she went back to her bed and tucked herself in. And then she waited. The minutes ticked by. Outside, silence hummed, punctuated by random snores. But Mairi remained in bed, keeping herself still, ready to close her eyes and pretend she was asleep.
The door opened. Her eyes closed. She kept herself still as she felt the nurse move around the room. This would be the last round of checking until tomorrow morning. When Mairi heard the door close behind the nurse, she waited for a full minute before opening her eyes.
She was alone again.
Her gaze went back to the wall clock.
…thirty-five, thirty-four, thirty-three.
…three, two, one.
The minute hand moved to nine. It was time.
She got out of bed quickly, knowing there wasn’t a second to waste. She had practiced her steps over and over in her mind, knowing she couldn’t afford to make a mistake. If she failed and her aunts learned of her attempt to leave, she knew they would make it seem she was a danger to herself. If that happened, there would be no escape. They would do it out of love, she knew, never realizing that doing so would kill her.
She needed to be with Damen Leventis.
She needed him like he was the reason her heart was able to beat for another second.
She needed him, and she no longer cared if he didn’t really need her the way she needed him.
Taking a deep breath, Mairi walked towards the door and placed her hand on the knob. Closing her eyes, she prayed, the kind that didn’t really need words. God would see through her heart. He would know it only beat for Damen now. He would understand.
Her gaze returned to the clock.
…five, four, three, two, one.
It was now three in the morning.
Quietly, Mairi turned the knob and opened the door. Relief hit her as she saw the guard dozing on his chair. As was his wont, he had folded his trench coat over the back of his chair, and Mairi reached for it with not-so-steady hands.
He didn’t stir.
So far, so good, Mairi thought as she shrugged into the trench coat, which she needed to hide the fact that she was wearing a hospital gown. Since she had been admitted into a private posh clinic, the gown was made of the most expensive type of cotton. However, it was still a hospital gown, and she couldn’t leave the place still dressed in it.
After tying the coat’s belt tightly around her waist, Mairi walked straight to the fire exit and raced down the stairs. Her heart beat faster with every step she took. She knew it couldn’t be this easy, but she couldn’t help but hope.
When she reached the door to the ground floor, she took a peek, and another sigh of relief escaped her when she saw no one standing outside. The fire exit led out to the clinic’s lavishly landscaped gardens. It was bordered by eight-foot walls, but she was confident she would be able to scale it.
What she did not count on, however, were the dogs.
Three German Shepherds, salivating and gazing at her with eerily menacing eyes. They were chained to ornamental lamp posts that lined the garden’s pathways. Those were really thin chains, Mairi thought with a swallow.
She took one step out of the door.
The dogs tensed, their tails standing up, their eyes following her every move.
“G-good dog,” she whispered.
Wrong words, as it seemed.
They lunged towards her, snarling, and Mairi ran towards the walls. A second later, she heard the sound of metal snapping. The chains had given out. She tried to run faster at the sound, her heartbeat so loud it eclipsed everything else.
One of the magnolia trees in the garden had a branch drooping close to the top of the walls. Mairi headed over it immediately. As she tried to climb the tree, looking for something for her foot to rest her weight on, one of the dogs finally caught to her.
Bite.
Razor sharp teeth had clamped on her leg, and she bit her lip hard to keep herself from crying out. When her other foot finally found something to step on, Mairi took a deep breath before kicking the dog away. Taken by surprise, the dog released its hold on her leg and she moved immediately, making sure to climb up fast and keep herself out of reach.
The climb was a hundred times harder now, the pain in her leg making her feel woozy, but Mairi didn’t stop moving. Damen, she whispered to herself. She had to get to Damen. He had been calling out for her name the last time. He needed her right now. That was all that mattered.
The world around her blurred. The jump from tree to wall had seemed so easy a while ago. Now, it felt like she was jumping from one end of a cliff to another.
From afar, shouts started to be heard and beams of light from torches began to pierce the darkness.
Below, the dogs barked more noisily, angrily.
Damen, she thought again. Damen was outside, waiting for her.
Mairi jumped.
She went over the wall, landing on all fours. When she looked down, her knees were bleeding, too, and her wrists hurt badly. The pain made her feel woozier, but she forced herself up. She had to get moving before people figured out she was gone. She had memorized the name of the hospital Damen was in when she caught it on TV. Now, she had to find a way to get there, without money, without a phone, without anything. But she would get there. She had to. She needed to get to Damen, no matter what.
Mairi closed her eyes for a moment.
Damen’s face filled her mind. So sinfully handsome, with his wicked silver eyes and---
She choked back a sob, her eyes flying open as the Damen in her mind changed. Now he looked horribly beaten, his eyes swollen, his mouth bleeding.
Oh God, she had to get to him. It didn’t matter what she had to do. Walk, hitchhike, or call for an ambulance and get herself driven there. It didn’t matter. The pain in her leg blazed, but Mairi was numb to the hurt. All she could think of was him.
Damen, I’m coming. She would get to him. She would. She needed him. He needed her. And so for as long as Damen needed her, Mairi would be by his side.
I promise to update you every possible way once it's live. Please be patient! Doing the best I can and I'm sorry again for the delay! Please don't be mad?
57 Comments
Anne
5/1/2014 12:03:25 pm

Please tell me this will be available on Kindle readers.

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Marian
5/2/2014 12:52:58 am

Yes it will be! Sorry for the wait!

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B.
5/1/2014 11:36:22 pm

I wouldn't have minded the wait...but I just wish you didn't constantly reassure us until the last couple of days that Greek Billionaire #5 will be released within April </3

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Marian
5/2/2014 12:52:19 am

Hi B! I totally understand your frustration. In my haste to finish it, I end up not being happy with the finished book. So I decided to add a last minute portion to the epilogue, which I hope you would all appreciate.

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kath
5/2/2014 01:47:39 am

Hi as much as I now how hard writing can be. I think your doing to many books at once instead of focusing on what you have started. I loved these books but feel cheated having to purchase mini episodes of the book instead of the whole thing. I think you need to take this into account when you write another book

Maria
5/5/2014 08:13:26 am

I totally agree with Kath. I love your books, but hate this way you are doing things right now, not giving us a book, but as Kath says, mini episodes. Marian, please, don´t continue this way, this saga is the last one i´m buying, i just wanna know the end. But from now on, i´m only buying books that are not cliffhangers. No saga, no collection of books in which only one is good, and there is a cliffhanger. And really, writing is hard, but when you make a mistake buying something that is not finished, the least you expect is the release date to be accurate, and sorry, but it never is. All this just to say, this is not just a business, you start to think like that, like H.M Ward, and some of us are going away. Sorry to say all this, but because i love your books, i really hope to be able to read more of you.

Cathy
5/6/2014 06:30:38 am

Do you have a release date yet? It's May 6th and I am waiting!

Mc
5/19/2014 09:37:37 am

Is there any new information or a scheduled release date?

Christy
5/2/2014 04:50:47 am

Hi Marian! I just wanted to give you some words of praise and tell you that I think you are one of the best authors I've read in so long. Your books are truly unique with inspiring characters. I know how frustrating writing can be and how it can leave your mind feeling like it's stretched a mile wide!! So I wanted to let you know that you do have some readers who really appreciate the effort you are putting into wanting to give us the best quality book that you can. And in my opinion, a little anticipation will only make the book that much sweeter so take your time!! ;) God bless and much love! (Oh, and P.S., I think your cliff-hangers are brilliant, I can learn a lot from your writing style!)

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Leya
5/2/2014 06:39:31 am

Hi, Marian, just wanted to say "Ditto" for what Christy had to say! We Love You, never change! Just keep on giving us the characters we can relate to and swoon over!

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Justme
5/2/2014 02:13:18 pm

Good books to read... How I wish every book publish is complete and not a cliffhanger installation... hate to read unfinished novel and would wait for another month or more to know the ending...

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Lily
5/3/2014 12:39:11 am

Does anyone have the other extracts that was sent out as a newsletter?? Can u please post it out
the wait is unbelievable :(
Hopefully the extracts will keep me going until part 5 is out. Thanks

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Devon
5/3/2014 07:09:50 am

I have to agree with a couple of the other posters. The books are awesome but the series part of it is hard to get around. There are seemingly dozens of books in the works and a new one comes out before the last one is finished. Why not just finish one (or two or three) at once so the reader is not constantly having to check for updates on when the next part of the series will be out? I'm not a writer and maybe this style is how the author stays fresh and interested, but it's a difficult read when you're waiting for the end of several series at once. Just sayin...I'm new to this author but have read everything she's put out so jumping around from series to series is a little frustrating for me. However, I truly enjoy her style so I'll try for some patience.

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Stupidlamb71
5/5/2014 04:06:10 am

As always Marian you are one busy woman :) Can't till we get the finished product which I'm sure will be the best ever !!!!!!

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Chloe.
5/5/2014 05:12:09 am

Hi, so intrigued by your books they are thrilling exciting and so well written, I can't wait for book 5! Is it out yet in the UK?

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Ten
5/9/2014 07:17:38 am

May I just say... i love your books and typing this from a smartpone is not easy, especially at 5am! My lack of sleep is your fault. I just had to reading the episode! Anyway, I am so glad i decided to read this series and i am sooo looking forward to reading the next installment as well as your other publications. Keep up the good writing! Getting comments from readers who are getting impatient grom eaiting just proves to you how good you are. See you in the next episode...

Parang star wars lang... hehehe!

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Gloria Grenke
5/10/2014 11:39:49 pm

I love your books yeah waiting sucks but your writing style is worth it. I laugh, cry, re-read and feel lost when it's over. I have read hundreds of books and I can honestly say your one of my favorite reads! You rock! Keep up the good work!

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Mini-Me
5/11/2014 05:31:42 am

Hey Marian I just wanted to say I'm a big fan and the Greek Billionaire series was one of the first books that I read of yours I enjoyed them so much I finished the first 4 books in 2 days it's been a long wait for the 5th one but I just wanted to say you've done a brilliant job so far so keep up the good work :)

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libby
5/11/2014 10:48:26 am

I have just read parts1through 4 in this great read and thought how lucky I am that part 5 came out in april. . . . I cant wait to read the next lot .. . . .glad I havn't had to wait since forever . . . I feel for all the readers who have been waiting on tender hooks forever...LIBBY

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Rose
5/14/2014 01:44:16 am

I think that from now on you should think to post a release date that is month longer than what you think your release date would be. It is really tiring to be behind an author that always give you escuses about x or y reasons they could not release on time. You have a talent and you have imagination. Your stories are delightful and amazing. However, you might be losing readers by being inconsistent. The readers ultimately want your stories more than whatever suggestions you might add. They want Marian Tee's stories not theirs,because we iniatially started reading your books for your writting and your stories.

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CXMM
5/15/2014 04:23:20 am

I agree with Rose. Love the story but tired of checking in to your site or facebook page every day to find out there is no update. When you posted on May 2nd that you needed more time, you said days, definitely not a week and now it has been 2 weeks!! Any chance you have a clearer date for when this will be released? And is there a list we can be added to where we will be notified when it is finally available as opposed to constantly having to check back here?
Thanks!

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linda
5/15/2014 10:49:53 am

I have waited for so long on greek billionaire 5 that I have forgotten most of what was in the others, so I doubt I will even purchase it now.

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Briana link
5/17/2014 12:34:48 pm

Will we have to wait for June for Helion and MJ's story too? I keep checking every day for part 5 of greek billionaire series.

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Rose
5/19/2014 10:35:59 am

The way things are going right now, if she says that the book is out in June expect it in July (at least). I am not trying to be mean or anything but that is the tendency with her. So good wait!

ann
6/6/2014 06:44:00 am

its now june 6 and still no greek billionaire 5 ! stick a fork in me im done

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Marian
5/19/2014 06:10:38 pm

I want to say it's not so but it is! =/ sorry for that!

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Rose
5/19/2014 08:45:41 pm

It's fine I guess, but that is the reason I suggested that you annonce release dates that were a month longer than what you thought. For example, instead of saying Greek#5 out in April as you wanted, you should have put it in May. Even if you were thinking that you were done. Because people would be expecting it now and would not have been so upset. It is better for people to expect it on time, even if it takes a long time, rather than always very late, with a release date that keeps being untrue!

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Valerie
5/20/2014 10:05:36 am

Just curious how many of you complainers are published authors and know the whole process that she has to go through. Im glad she didnt like the ending and decided to fix it becsuse you all would have complained about that too. Marion i love the greek series and cant wait for book 5. You are one of the authors in my notebook that i look up for new book when i have extra book money. Keep up the good work and dont let the compainers get you down.

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Rose
5/20/2014 11:14:31 am

I understand that the process is hard and tiring. I also love her work, her writing style, and her passion. However, I have to say what I see. I am only offering suggestion. As you can see people love her books but rapidly get turn away because they are tired of waiting, or getting false deadline. I am only suggesting that she gives deadline that are a month or two longer than what she predicts it would be. First of all, it will help her work on whatever she wants to work on for the book, even when she think it is good or bad enough. Secondly, she will be able to have a more faithful fan base that will be less irritated. Because let's face it nobody likes to be told over and over, and over: "not yet" or "one more day, week, month". It gets old real fast. I love her and I buy her books. I want her to succeed, but I see that this is an issue that could over shadow her talent, and I would be sorry for that.

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maria
5/21/2014 11:19:54 am

Maybe we are nos published authors, but we are her readers. And we love them, i know I love them. I just see something is changing (less books that are one book, and more sagas; more boxes; more cliffhanger stories). I wish for books with an ending, not one book in five chapters. But hey, that´s just me, as a reader telling Marian what I would like. I think if we say what we like, we help the authors. They may or may not care about it. But this whole page is for that, isn't it? Marian, i only say this because i really love your books, i come here almost every day to see if there is an update, if the books is ready. But i will be patience with this... of course as i say before, no more sagas for me ;) or i´ll get them once all the books are published... :D

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Shannon
5/21/2014 12:50:43 pm

Please tell me that this book, as soon as it's published, will be available on iBooks?! I'm loving the series and was devastated when I couldn't buy the next instalment immediately but I have absolutely no doubt that this book is worth the wait! Is this the final instalment or will there be more of Mairi and Damen?

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Kathy
5/22/2014 08:42:18 am

I do not understand Marian's last comment. So Greek five is not until July.

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Christina
5/22/2014 04:06:39 pm

I'm so disappointed by some of the comments from so called fans! Who needs enemies when you've got fans like some here. So many grunting yet you might want to consider maybe your comments are what is causing a delay in her being able to complete her story. After reading some of the comments here is have a difficult time writing too.should already know her style of writing so Ocoee you can either read them when they come out in chalets or wait till the whole book set is offered to read at once. To say you doubt you'll but Amy more of her books because of the wait is just plain ridiculous and then to follow it up with "I love your work" just had me rolling my eyes. A real fan loves a person's work and will choose to wait indefinitely if need be because her dorm of writing is just that good!

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Christina
5/22/2014 04:11:11 pm

I hate auto correct. Ugh! I'm not even sure what ocoee even means, was suppose to say either. And then to say you don't you'll buy any more. Last part was supposed to be form.

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Maria
5/24/2014 03:47:25 am

Christina maybe you are right. Maybe this is not a forum, and maybe is just for the good things, and no for the ones we don´t like. Of course, i´m not a fan in the way you say a fan should be, i just like her books, but i can tell the things i don´t like. Never been a fan like that, not for a singer, not for a religion, i have always seen the good and the bad. But, since there is offense in that, i won´t comment here anymore. Marian, hope this is not affecting your work or anything, those were just opinions. Keep the good work. Goodbye.

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Beth
6/8/2014 02:56:40 am

Thank You Maria I agree with everything you have stated. I love her books, but some things will just have to change if these authors wants to keep their fan base going, or people will leave...SMH

Shannon
5/26/2014 03:15:44 am

Marian, could you notify us of any updates you have on how long before the book is published? Cannot wait for book 5!!

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Terri
5/26/2014 11:02:10 am

Do you know when this is going to be released yet? I understand you asked for some patience for a few days but its been nearly a month. I cant imagine how hard it is to write a book but its only fair that you give honest answers to your readers.

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Auri
5/28/2014 04:33:14 pm

Is the book going to be on iibooks of iTunes

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fatima
5/29/2014 08:35:49 pm

Marian......Oh my God....please notify us please?pretty please??I'm your avid fan and I cannot possibly tell you how much i love your work...So please know that it's totally killing me not knowing the....you know...'the day'?Please marian........(My God...I'm begging now?)

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Nadis
5/31/2014 08:44:11 pm

I love the books. Purchased parts 2 and 3 then realized that it is just too expensive for me. I don't mindinstallments if the are 99cents each then the box set for 3.99. I may just wait and skip 4 and get 5 for the ending.

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Sarz
6/4/2014 11:56:27 pm

when will d last book be released? Atleast give us d new tentative date.

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DeDe
6/10/2014 12:48:56 pm

Ridiculous. You're not a fan if you have a critique? Get real. How do you think we ended up here? We all are fans of the work-when it's done-which is pretty rare. And the constant sorry sorry sorry-I'm going to blah blah. I lost interest in the Greek Billionaire series in Book 4. I didn't care what happened to the h at the end of that story. Oh, I can't have him so I might as well sleep with Drake instead! Garbage. End up with that douche for all I care.
I'm waiting for the next books in the series promised in April, May, June.....just finish a damn book already. The reader may not know 'the process' of being a writer-but we the audience make it possible to publish her work by reading it. Trust me, the fans get a say. And the reader ends up paying about $15 for a whole book purchased in $2.99 increments-not even established authors are charging that for their paperbacks.
6-8 books out that need the second (or third or fourth) part finished? Here's a concept. Write the whole book. See? All done and the fans are not sick of the excuses as to when (apparently hell or high water came and went) a book will actually be done/released/whatever.
There's plenty of good authors out there-I'm done waiting on this one.

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Mina
6/11/2014 01:14:25 pm

OMG I totally agree with you.

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Joyce
6/11/2014 12:00:47 am

I so want to subscribe to your newsletter but don't know how. Copied all the links I see to no avail. I just want badly to read excerpts of Greek5. SOS please.

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Elizabeth
6/13/2014 04:53:38 am

Do we have a new estimated time of release yet?

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Maria
6/14/2014 11:14:55 am

Thank You for this last book, the greek billionaire and I. Already started it, and looks great!!! I thanked you for no doing a cliffhanger!! :)

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Bev
6/14/2014 12:00:41 pm

I can't believe how rude people are.. Write your own dam books let us real fans know how easy it is. Patience People Geez !!!!

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Michele
6/15/2014 03:39:36 am

I am really anxious for this book please let me know when it will be available

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que
6/15/2014 06:01:04 am

Hey I'm just wondering when five will be out. Great job btw.

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yvonne link
6/29/2014 05:22:13 pm

I agree with the comments above finish one book at a time ,don't string us along any more , like h m ward she has 3or4 series in limbo you think we enjoy reading books like that.

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Rose
6/30/2014 08:03:38 am

Go greek once a week. LoL. I'm enjoying your books very much . I'm impatient by nature so like the others the whole next week, next month ...When when when is making me bats. Since I can't even manage to create a witty postcard I've put on my big girl panties, limited my caffeine intake and have settled in for the duration. Plus, isn't anticipation a wonderful feeling. The possibilities, the what ifs....thank you for a great series about interesting characters with a palpable storyline.

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Charlotte link
7/7/2014 07:38:55 am

Enjoy your books but you should finish on time or hold the release until all is finished

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Bev
7/7/2014 11:04:36 am

Read something else while your waiting people. Geez

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Ulonda
7/8/2014 12:49:43 pm

I want say I enjoyed all of your books especially. GREEK Billionaire I also like Velvet story while your finishing. The 5th saga can we get a taste of a Mandy story or a Alina. They seem like interesting stories too. So again I appreciate you keep doing you

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Di-Di
7/11/2014 02:37:28 am

Marian, i've been waiting since april for the 5th book! could you let us know when it will be out? this waiting is killing me!

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Ana
11/12/2014 09:24:58 am

Whats the name of Greek billionaire book 6. I have read 5 books of the serie and can't wait for the 6th

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