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I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Shelby Elizabeth’s Lady of Dragons (and am sorry that I forgot to hit the “Schedule” button earlier)! This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: Lady of Dragons (Part One) by Shelby Elizabeth
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Age Category: Young Adult
Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Ebook
Length: 375 Pages
Publication Date: August 29, 2023

About the Book:

He’s the gentle keeper of a dragon sanctuary who’s loved her since childhood. She’s the dragon knight who will always keep him safe. She has the power to dismantle the rule of dragon-killing Mages after she binds with a phoenix dragon–but she can’t do it without him.

Lady of Dragons is a complete, swoony friends to lovers dragon rider duet.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Author:

Shelby Elizabeth is a teacher in Upstate New York. She spends a lot of time with her family, and can be found snuggled on the couch with her cats and a good book or TV show when she isn’t writing at home. She writes young adult fantasy, romantasy, and contemporary romance.

Twitter ~ Instagram

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Liar by Olivia Lockhart

By HCNewton

On November 24, 2025

In Book Tour, Fiction

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Olivia Lockhart’s Liar! This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: Liar by Olivia Lockhart
Genre: Romance, Paranormal Romance
Age Category: Adult
Format: Paperback/Ebook
Length: 276 Pages
Publication Date: May 11, 2023

About the Book:

Amber Carmichael splits her time between her nursing career and community spirited acts of kindness. This life fulfils her; she has no interest in nightclubs or the men her friends tirelessly chase. The spark of attraction has never lit within her and of this, Amber is glad.

Until one day her dreams begin to shift; something deep in her subconscious begs to awaken.

This stirring within her attracts the attention of an enemy. An enemy she doesn’t know exists; a threat she can’t possibly hide from.

Because how do you hide from the one soul in the world who truly sees you?

A heart has to fall before it can soar.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Author:

Olivia Lockhart (Livvie to her friends) is an English author who can’t quite decide if she wants to write contemporary romance or paranormal romance. Either way, it HAS to be romance.

She loves to write about the underdog, the one who got away, the bits of love stories we can all relate to.

When not writing she can be found drinking wine, cuddling her beloved pooch or with her head buried in a book.

Twitter ~ Instagram

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Love Awaits: A Tale of Unbroken Promises by Harshita Nanda

By HCNewton

On November 20, 2025

In Book Tour, Fiction

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Harshita Nanda’s Love Awaits: A Tale of Unbroken Promises! This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: Love Awaits: A Tale of Unbroken Promises by Harshita Nanda
Genre: Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Women’s Fiction
Age Category: Adult
Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Ebook
Length: 176 Pages
Publication Date: January 29, 2025

About the Book:

FA tale of enduring love that triumphs over adversity.

Mira is on a carefree holiday to a hill town when she stumbles upon Sunshine Coffeehouse, where she meets Raghunath Sharma. Every morning, Raghunath, an ex-professor, waits for someone in the coffeehouse. Intrigued, Mira wonders who Raghunath is waiting for and why. The revelation that Raghunath has waited for years fuels her curiosity.

The only person who can tell Mira Raghunath’s story is Manan. But will he reveal the story of the one person he loves most to a stranger?

Moreover, will Mira be able to ignore the attraction she feels for Manan and what her heart desires?

In a world filled with violence and negativity, Love Awaits, A Tale of Unbroken Promises reminds us of simpler times, evoking emotions through its heartfelt narrative.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Authors:

Harshita Nanda is an author, blogger and book reviewer based in Dubai, UAE. An engineer by qualification, she changed tracks to become a full-time writer. Her stories have a strong emotional quotient with a streak of feminism. Avoiding unnecessary drama, she focuses on the universal appeal of human emotions.

One of the shortlisted candidates for the Rama Mehta Writing Grant, 2023, her short stories have found a home in many anthologies such as The Blogchatter Book Of Thrillers, The Blogchatter Book of Love, and Lightning Strikes, An Anthology of Flash Fiction by Indian Writers. Her words have appeared on websites like Kitaab, Porch Lit Mag and Roi Faineant Literary Press.
An author of four books, Love Awaits: A Tale of Unbroken Promises is her fourth book.

Twitter ~ Instagram

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Maid in Heaven by Aurora Alba

By HCNewton

On November 18, 2025

In Book Tour, Fiction

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Aurora Alba’s Maid in Heaven! This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: Maid in Heaven by Aurora Alba
Genre: Romance, Women’s Fiction
Age Category: Adult
Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Ebook/Audiobook
Length: 368 Pages
Publication Date: August 13, 2024

About the Book:

From award-winning author Aurora Alba comes a fresh romantic comedy about the antics that ensue when Will Jessup starts a sexy all-male cleaning service catering to bored Jackson Hole housewives.

But Will doesn’t just clean lonely women’s houses half-naked for the thrill of it. He’s a single dad in a small — but expensive — town whose spirited young daughter has racked up a mountain of medical debt. No stranger to performing manual labor for the upper echelon, Will sees an untapped market with infinite potential and high demand. Why not use it to give his daughter a better life?

Ava Quinn believes in love, even though it always seems to take an almost comical detour around her. With the ruins of her failed marriage in her rear-view, at least Ava can thrust herself head-first into her job in finance. That is, until her sassy best friend hires a handsome hunk in a tear-away policeman’s costume to dust off Ava’s cobwebs. With Will deep cleaning, flustered Ava botches her video conference regarding a new multi-million-dollar acquisition further nose-diving her life into chaos.

When Will tries to make the disastrous encounter up to Ava, their feelings begin to blossom. But modern dating in the Grand Tetons isn’t easy and love is never squeaky clean. In this fresh, new series full of love, lust, and laundry, you can expect a wild ride of romantic mishaps, meddling besties, and blush-worthy spice. Join Will and Ava for the flirty, laugh-out-loud beginning of what is sure to be a booming new business.

The Man Maid series is recommended for fans of Meghan Quinn, Lucy Score, & Pippa Grant and features workplace romance, men in uniform, single dad, small town, he falls first, and cinnamon roll contemporary romance tropes.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Authors:

Award-winning author, Aurora Alba, is a writer of contemporary and paranormal romance. She writes from a small town in Wyoming with the support of her husband and furbabies. A captivating writer where love, in all forms, is her passion.

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Mary and Bright by Nikki Perry and Kirsty Roby

By HCNewton

On November 17, 2025

In Book Tour, Fiction

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Nikki Perry and Kirsty Roby’s Mary and Bright! This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: Mary and Bright by Nikki Perry and Kirsty Roby
Genre: Romance
Age Category: Adult
Format: Ebook
Length: 307 Pages
Publication Date: October 1, 2024

About the Book:

Albright Nicols is not a fan of Christmas.

He’s too busy running his business and worrying about his increasingly oddly behaved father to deal with the festive season.

That is until he meets Mary – an infuriatingly joyful and sparkling woman who loves her job at the retirement village and is determined to help Bright find his holiday spirit.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Authors:

Nikki and Kirsty are sisters from New Zealand, approaching middle age gracelessly. They are best friends, avid readers, writers, foodies and cocktail enthusiasts. Old enough to write from experience but young enough to still believe in love, they write quirky, light- hearted stories that are a welcome escape in this current world climate. Neither of them can do a cartwheel for love nor money.

Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Bluesky

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson

By HCNewton

On November 8, 2025

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Andrea Marie Johnson’s Shadows Dark and Deadly! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Age Category: Adult
Format: Paperback/Ebook
Length: 574 Pages
Publication Date: June 15, 2024
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About the Book:

Slowly freezing in the snow and a knife to the gut are two awful ways to die.

And Cerise would very much like to avoid both. A mysterious man steps from the shadows with an offer of food, a bed, and a roof over her head. The catch? She’ll have to become his assassin apprentice. Her hands are already stained with the blood of five men. What’s a little more?

But training to be an assassin isn’t easy and learning to control her magic even less. To complicate things, Cerise can’t fight her attraction to her mentor, Keir, or his charming best friend, Damara. It wouldn’t be a problem if she wasn’t a dirty street rat. Well, that and society isn’t ready for two women to be together.

Everything heats up as an arsonist stalks the streets. His targets? Brothel owners and Cerise’s aunt is at the top of his list. Can Cerise get strong enough to help Keir hunt him down or will her aunt become another tragic death that haunts her nightmares?

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Author:

I’m Andi Marie and I’m a nonbinary (they/them) disaster bi writing steamy queer romantasy riddled with angst and darkness. Some may say I’m three frogs in a trench coat but don’t believe those baseless rumors. When I’m not hiding in the basement writing my little stories, you’ll find me hiding in the basement playing video games, drawing maps and characters or watching anime. You can find me on most social media as @authorandimarie though I’m most active on Threads.

Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Threads ~ Bluesky

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Synthetic Sea by Franklyn S. Newton

By HCNewton

On November 5, 2025

In Book Tour, Fiction, Science Fiction

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Franklyn S. Newton’s Synthetic Sea! This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: Synthetic Sea by Franklyn S. Newton
Genre: Science Fiction, Romance
Age Category: Adult
Format: Paperback/Ebook
Length: 241 Pages
Publication Date: April 12, 2024

About the Book:

In the distant future of planet cracking , VR distraction, and corporate greed, grieving private detective Ryoma LeBeau takes what seems to be a simple job on the opulent casino planetoid of Scylla.

Captivated by a chance meeting with a Synth musician, Guin, he finds himself drawn to the smoky anachronistic lounge bar where they perform, weaving their music around his heart.

It seems there’s a lot more to both Guin and to this case and Ryoma can’t help but pull at the threads of mystery leading him to the depths of conspiracy and memory.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Author:

Franklyn Newton (they/she) has been writing on and off since their teens, largely inspired by the sci-fi & horror movies that wormed into their brain when they left the tv on at night. They enjoy writing about transhumanism, the struggle for bodily autonomy and finding love. They’re based in the south of England and run a two-person book club with their partner, reading brick-sized sci-fi novels and comparing notes. Synthetic Sea is their first novel.

Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Bluesky

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Edge of a World by JD Rivers

By HCNewton

On October 29, 2025

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for by JD Rivers’ The Edge of a World! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: The Edge of a World by JD Rivers
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance
Age Category: Adult
Format: Paperback/Ebook
Length: 256 Pages
Publication Date: October 15, 2024

About the Book:

A scholar on a journey. A monster in his veins. An unbending truth.

All Otar ever wanted was being part of a community, but the monster in his veins, bent on killing those Otar touches, makes it impossible. It has already slipped his grasp more than once—with devastating consequences.

His desperate search for a cure for his curse leads him to the Ancients and their mysterious ruins. At a newly discovered ruin, past and present collide, and he finds answers beyond imagination…and perilous danger.

Confronted with the truth about his origin, Otar must decide fast what he will sacrifice to save those he holds dear.

The Edge of a World is a Fantasy Sci-Fi story about self-discovery, defying destiny, and paving your own path.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Author:

JD writes queer speculative fiction where they fall deeply and madly in love while figuring out the world around them.

She collects hobbies as others collect books and has an unhealthy addiction watching competitive cooking shows.

JD lives close to the woods with her husband and the cutest dog in the world.

Website ~ Bluesky

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Strange Grey Everything by Rebecca Crunden

By HCNewton

On October 21, 2025

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery/Detective Fiction/Crime Fiction/Thriller

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Rebecca Crunden’s The Strange Grey Everything! So, this book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: The Strange Grey Everything by Rebecca Crunden
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Mystery
Age Category: Adult
Format: Paperback/Ebook
Length: 256 Pages
Publication Date: January 8, 2025

About the Book:

Damien Giles hasn’t seen his husband in twelve years. Not since Carlisle left him on their honeymoon. All Damien got was his father-in-law telling him that Carlisle wasn’t coming back. (Twice.) And yet divorce papers never arrived.

Now Carlisle’s back in town for his brother’s wedding and keeps crossing Damien’s path. More baffling to Damien is how little Carlisle’s changed – and how much he still seems to care for Damien. Which, after twelve years of silence, is more than a little ridiculous.

As tensions rise and secrets resurface, Damien begins re-examining their relationship for all the things he missed and soon learns that there is far more to his husband and their history than he knows. But the more he learns about the reasons behind his husband’s disappearance, the more Damien realises that leaving him the first time might just have been the kindest thing Carlisle could have done for him.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Author:

Rebecca Crunden is an indie author of fantasy and science fiction who lives in Ireland.

Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ BlueSky

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Vessel: Bonded Earth Book One by Samantha Jo

By HCNewton

On October 14, 2025

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction

I’m very pleased today to welcome The BBNYA Semi-Finalist Spotlight Tour for Samantha Jo’s Vessel, Book One in her Bonded Earth Series! This book has made it to the semi-finals, so you know there’s something good going on–but before getting to this Spotlight, let’s start with a word about BBNYA.

BBNYA:

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner.

If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website https://www.bbnya.com/ or take a peek over on Twitter @BBNYA_Official.

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Book Details:

Title: Vessel by Samantha Jo
Series: Bonded Earth, Book One
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Age Category: Adult
Format: Paperback/Ebook/Hardcover
Length: 314 Pages
Publication Date: August 17, 2024

About the Book:

One power divided among the many.

Two visions of the future.

A struggle to launch humanity to its greatest heights or tumbling into its darkest days.

As a Vessel of the Third Order, Calen serves The New Colonies as a ritual worker, blessing the soil to bring forth bountiful harvests. Yet there is more to her abilities, if only she can escape the cruel hands of her bonded partner, Brother Stokely.

When she learns of Stokely’s plans to take her power for himself, Calen abandons her duty and begins a desperate journey to safety. Soon joined by a warrior scholar who vows to protect her, she must set aside her suspicions and form a tenuous alliance. She knows Stokely hunts her, and the skills of such a warrior may be needed in the days to come.

Only Calen discovers that Stokely has found another to take her place. A young woman with gifts like her that he will exploit for unimaginable power. She can choose her own freedom, fleeing with this stranger while averting her eyes from her partner’s horrific plot. Or she can confront the demon who has haunted her for far too long by finally harnessing her true abilities. Yet if she fails, Stokely will become unstoppable, and Calen will be but another one of his victims.

Book Links:

Amazon Canada ~ Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads ~ The Story Graph

About the Author:

Samantha Jo is an award-winning author with aspirations of becoming an undeniable voice in the world of fantasy. Inspired by her love of nature and storytelling, she graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in biology and many creative writing courses under her belt. Her passion for the natural world shines through in her debut novel, Vessel: Bonded Earth Book One. Samantha lives in Ohio with her co-nerd and husband, their four semi-feral children, and a barnyard menagerie.

Website ~ Instagram ~ BlueSky

My thanks to The Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.

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