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The Whispered Word
The Whispered Word | Ellery Adams
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In New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams' intriguing new Secret, Book, and Scone Society novel, Nora Pennington and her fiction loving friends in small-town Miracle Springs, North Carolina, encounter a young woman desperately in need of a new beginning . . . Nora Pennington, owner of Miracle Books, believes that a well-chosen novel can bring healing and hope. But she and the other members of the Secret, Book, and Scone Society know that sometimes, practical help is needed too. Such is the case with the reed-thin girl hiding in the fiction section of Nora's store, wearing a hospital ID and a patchwork of faded bruises. She calls herself Abilene, and though Nora and her friends offer work, shelter, and a supportive ear, their guest isn't ready to divulge her secrets. But when a customer is found dead in an assumed suicide, Nora uncovers a connection that points to Abilene as either a suspect--or another target. Summer's end has brought other new arrivals to Miracle Springs too. Entrepreneur Griffin Kingsley opens Virtual Genie, a cyber business that unloads people's unwanted goods for cash. With the town in an economic slump and folks hurting for money, Virtual Genie and its owner are both instantly popular. A patient listener, Griffin dispenses candy to children and strong coffee to adults, and seems like a bona fide gentleman. But Nora's not inclined to judge a book by its cover. And when a second death hits town, Nora and her intrepid friends must help the new, greenhorn sheriff discern fact from fiction--and stop a killer intent on bringing another victim's story to a close . . .
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Monica5
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Second book in the series. Ellery Adams cozy mystery series 'The Secret, Book and Scone Society' is a cute, fun, with a little romance read.

There were some grammatical errors in this one. Plus there were words left out of some sentences. It needed better editing to me. A soft pick for me. 3.5⭐

#SummerEndReadathon @TheSpineView 6th book
#serieslove2023 @Andrew65
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheSpineView Great job! 7mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! 7mo
Andrew65 Excellent. 👏👏👏 7mo
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Monica5
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It's cooled off a little, so I decided to read outside with our boys ❤️📚❤️🐶❤️

dabbe Hello there, handsome fellas! 🖤🐾🐾🐾🖤 7mo
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Monica5
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Starting the 2nd book in The Secret, Book & Scone Society Series this evening. Then in bed I will read The Six on my Kindle before I go to sleep.

Max photo bombed my picture, as he is laying in his daddy's lap ❤️🐶❤️

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amma-keep-reading
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Definitely enjoying this series.

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CoffeeNBooks
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In this second book of the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series, Nora, June, Hester, and Estella help solve another set of crimes. When a young woman appears in Miracle Books and clearly needs help, they take action to get her to safety. Shortly thereafter, a local woman is found dead, and then a man from out of town is found dead. Nora and her friends try to figure out if the two deaths are related to each other. And if so, how they're related.

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 Looks a good series. 1y
mcctrish I love this series 1y
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CoffeeNBooks @mcctrish This series is on my list to finish reading this year. I'm enjoying it so far! 1y
actualdisneyprincess I love these characters!!!! 1y
Clwojick Way to go! 1y
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CoffeeNBooks
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Monday morning #coffeeandabook. Starting the second book of the Secret, Book & Scone Society series. Also my DoubleSpin pick this month.

JenReadsAlot I just finished that flavor this morning! 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🖤❤️🖤 1y
Gissy That mug!😱😍🖤🖤🖤 1y
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Read4life
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#Autumnatoz @Texreader

A-D books read for this readathon. More posts to come.

#Scarathlon #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

Texreader Yay!!! 1y
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Read4life
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#weeklyforecast
I finished one #Roll100 book, my #DoubleSpin book and got one bingo on my #BookSpinBingo board #1. I also accumulated tons of word search points for #Scarathlon

PuddleJumper That's brilliant! 1y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y
Clwojick You read so many books! Way to go! 1y
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CaitlinR
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I love the Secret, Book, and Scone Society books. I could call them a guilty pleasure, but books should never provoke guilt! In this, a scared and bruised girl, calling herself Abilene, appears in Nora‘s bookstore. Seeking to help her leads the Society members into a mystery that reveals her abuse and the search for a valuable pocket watch. Not surprisingly, there‘s murder and mayhem, but as this is a “cozy” it‘s all OK in the end.

peanutnine I love this series! 2y
DebinHawaii Such a great cozy series! 💛💛💛 2y
CaitlinR @DebinHawaii I know, right?!? 2y
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mcctrish
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I did read this in a day. I love all the book references. It‘s comfort reading at its finest

EvieBee So I take it I‘ll want to have yummy baked goods on hand while reading this series? 😍😍 (edited) 2y
mcctrish @EvieBee they talk about baked good a lot. And books. This is serious comfort reading 2y
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mcctrish
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Happy National Gin Day 🍸🍹I forgot how much I loved the first in this Secret, Book, and Scone Society series ( and a few of the details) I have a craving for baked goods now

EvieBee Whatcha drinkin? 2y
mcctrish @EvieBee a rhubarb gin fizz 2y
EvieBee Mmm. Sounds fab! 2y
sarahbellum Oo didn‘t know it was National Gin Day! Gin‘s my favorite liquor… guess I got my arm twisted into making myself a cocktail 🤣 2y
mcctrish Cheers @sarahbellum 🤣🤣 2y
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DebinHawaii
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I‘ve not managed to read much this week with a COVID headache 🤕 & fatigue but I did mange to finish this one, the 2nd in the cozy mystery series. It‘s been months since I read the 1st but I found myself caught back up in the 4 main characters & the town of Miracle Springs. I love all of the book references & the mystery was interesting too & had some twists that added to it. Looking forward to the next two before I start the 5th for a book tour.

TrishB Hope you‘re feeling better soon. 2y
Texreader Hope you mend quickly!! Sorry to hear you‘ve been ill 2y
Sargar114 Feel better 💛 2y
Deblovestoread Take good care! Hope you are better soon! 2y
Dragon Hope you feel better soon 💚💐🐉 2y
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LeslieO
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Quality over quantity this month. #JanuaryStats

kspenmoll Definitely quality! 2y
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LeslieO
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“That girl‘s got one foot in the grave.” #FirstLineFridays

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alisiakae
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It‘s been a few years since I read the first book in this series, and I was in the fence about it. I don‘t know if the story & writing have improved, or living through a stressful pandemic and other major life changes have made me more amenable to cozies, but I really enjoyed this one. The characters are really starting to grow on me.

#booked2021 #bakedgoodsoncover

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Could be a bit of both 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2y
Cinfhen You must be close to completion of #Booked2021?!? 2y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage My reading tastes have definitely changed in our pandemic world! So your thoughts seem logical to me. 👍🏻🤗 2y
alisiakae @Cinfhen one more! And my hold just came in at the library 2y
Cinfhen Woohoo!!! 2y
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alisiakae
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Has anyone else read this series? The fictional town of Miracle Springs, NC reminds me a bit of Highlands, NC.

The first book was an enjoyable escapist read, I‘m finding the 2nd one the same!

BarkingMadRead Loooove this series 2y
kspenmoll I have so enjoyed this series & these ladies! 2y
KathyWheeler Ellery Adams is hit or miss for me. This series is a hit. I liked all three of them. 2y
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peanutnine I love this series! I've read that the town is based on Hot Springs, NC. It's not too far from me and I've visited before. There is a spa with access to the mineral springs, the Appalachian trail runs through there and there's even a train caboose downtown (although no one lives in it). And Paint Rock is right nearby (which I think is mentioned in the third book). Very cute town! 2y
alisiakae @peanutnine I definitely had Hot Springs, NC vibes with the first one! Maybe it‘s because I was actually just at Old Edwards Inn Spa in Highlands this summer, and the restaurants/stores described made it feel like a slightly bigger town. 2y
peanutnine Yeah the fictional Miracle Springs definitely feels bigger by how she describes it. Honestly a lot of mountain towns around here fit the vibe 🙂 2y
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PhyllisH
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A nice pleasant cozy mystery. 3 of 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️

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BethM
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When I started this series a few years ago, life had been a little gentler and I found the characters depressing and hard to like. I get it now. This installment was really good and I‘ll be reading the rest. Unfortunately when I googled the image I realized I‘m almost half way through book 4 instead of book 3. Whoops!

tpixie Oops I‘m behind two books! 3y
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Cissystix
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#BookSpin number 11 and #DoubleSpin # 2 give me The Whispered Word and The Last Bookshop in London. I may be tempted to try #BookSpinBingo.

I am very much enjoying the Ellery Adams Series. 😁. Its light and fun.

PhyllisH I love her books. 😄 3y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 3y
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Danay
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21 #44 I thought the first book was ok. But the characters grew on me a bit more this time.

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BarkingMadRead
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Scochrane26
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This is the 2nd book in the Secret, Book, & Scone Society mysteries, & I really enjoyed it. Cozy mysteries with some dark events, strong women, kindness, & friendships. This story involves a young woman who shows up at Nora‘s store and her connection with a murder in town. TW for child abuse. Looking forward to reading the next one.

kspenmoll I have enjoyed this series! 3y
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Krystle13
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Book 2 was just as sweet as book 1. Book 3 comes in the mail Friday!🥰

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Krystle13
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Ok. Ok. I HAD to put my other book aside to finish (i never start a book and not finish it before moving on, weird thing I do) this came in the mail yesterday!
Part 2 here I come🤓🥳

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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This is the second book in the Secret Book and Scone Society mystery series. I loved the first book in this series and can say that the second book was equally as good. Same complicated characters, marvelous setting, intriguing plot along with beautifully written story. #cozyinthesun #10

Librarybelle Hooray! 4y
kspenmoll Love this series too! 4y
ferskner Good job! 4y
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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My tenth #cozyinthesun book of the month.

Librarybelle 😁 4y
Garabrandtreviews Do you love it? I love that series. It made me look for more from Adams. 4y
Emily92Bibliophile Loved this one! 4y
Graciouswarriorprincess @librarybelle @Emily92Bibliophile 😃 @Garabrandtreviews Yes. I loved her pie series. She lives about fifteen minutes away from me and sometimes I see her at the library. 😃 4y
Garabrandtreviews So lucky! I loved the Books by the Bay series. 4y
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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Starting my July #cozyinthesun cozy mystery pile. I also have several series saved on #Hoopla.

ferskner This is a fantastic stack! 4y
Graciouswarriorprincess @ferskner. Thanks! I have more coming from my library which just started curb side pickup. I am going to try to catch up on several series plus start new ones! Thank you for hosting this! 😃 4y
Librarybelle So many good looking cozies! Thanks for joining us! 4y
Graciouswarriorprincess @Librarybelle You‘re welcome. Thanks for hosting! 😃 4y
Graciouswarriorprincess @Librarybelle Thank you for hosting this! 😃 4y
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kspenmoll
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#JamminJune #whisper

I listened to this on audio. All kinds of books referenced. A group of 4 women in a small town known for its healing powers, find each other , and use their combined wisdom to solve murders.

LeslieO Lovely cover! 💜 4y
Eggs Perfection 🤗👏🏻📚 4y
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Kathrin
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The author starts out every chapter with a quote. This one made me LOL.

tpixie Funny!!! 4y
Caroline2 😆 4y
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MidnightBookGirl
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I probably didn't like this quite as much as the first book, but I will be checking out book 3!

Bookishlie Got it on my library and had to return it but will finish it at some point. 4y
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Brinx
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If your looking for a cozy series with a bit of a bite, I would recommend this series.

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TheHeartlandBookFairy
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Okay, I'm hooked on this series! Several women in a small town come together with tragedies from their past as the glue that binds them. Smart women, entrepreneurial women, compassionate women, supportive women. Taking care of each other and their own, and solving crime along the way. A cozy mystery with a little bit more substance than you often find! On to the third book, a Net Galleyy copy to read for review ☺️

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Emily92Bibliophile
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Great sequel! Much better than the first book. Loved all the literary references and fell in love with the characters even more. Definitely a recommended audiobook read!

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Marmie7
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2 more books for the #cozyinthesun read. I love cozies with animals🐕 ⭐⭐⭐
Book 2 of the Secret Book and Scone Society was just as good as the 1st one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
@Librarybelle @ferskner

Librarybelle Awesome! 5y
ferskner Those are great picks! 5y
tpixie I‘m finished book 2 now! It‘s a cute fun story. Love the characters!! Great women! 4y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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After the intensity of The Shuddering, I feel the need for a cozy palette cleanser. #bookhangover
This will be the first book read on my new kindle.

IndoorDame Ooh exciting! 5y
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IndoorDame
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The library gods are smiling on me this weekend! The morning after I finished The Secret Book and Scone Society my digital library loan of book 2 showed up!😊🙏📖
This was just as much fun as the first of not more. I will definitely be reading more cozies by Ellery Adams.
#cozyinthesun @Librarybelle @ferskner

Librarybelle Perfect timing! 5y
ferskner Woohoo! 5y
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SW-T
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Enjoyed the second entry in this series. Bibliotherapy, references to tons of books, yummy sounding food, and a group of strong women solving crime and doing good deeds. Ready for book three!

ChasingOm I loved these! I read them a few weeks ago. 😄 5y
SW-T 😊 I think book 3 (The Book of Candlelight) is out in January. I‘ve preordered of course 😊 5y
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Lea
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I loved this second edition to the series - the friends of the Secret, Book and Scone Society take in a lost young women who they find in the bookstore. The book takes us on a mysterious journey of her story and the murders following in her wake. There‘s even a bit of romance for Nora. #readwomen

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BookishMarginalia
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#CurrentlyListening — by the way, anybody else‘s stickers disappear? I tried shaking the phone to report it, but no other window appeared. What‘s up, @Litsy ? I miss my walking audiobook sticker!

KathyWheeler All my stickers are missing too. I liked this book. 5y
Susanita There‘s a thread on the Facebook group. Tim says there will be a sticker fix tomorrow. 5y
Crazeedi Books I've marked as read are unmarked for some reason..... 5y
Dragon My stickers and the ability to square the photo have disappeared! 🤔🐉 5y
Litsy The sticker fix is out! If you haven't automatically updated already, head over to the app store to download the latest version. 5y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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@Avanders. You are so amazing! Thank you so much for the birthday gift of The Whispered Word. I wanted this book and it came at a great time. I really needed a pick me up. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You are the best.

Avanders Aww you‘re so welcome and I‘m glad it came at the right time!! I haven‘t read this second yet, but the series is such a warm fuzzy one for me (based on the first book) — I hope it does pick you up!! 💖💖 Happy birthday!! 💖💖 5y
BookishMarginalia I really enjoyed it! 5y
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NikkiKey94
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The ladies in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society joined together to help a complete stranger and to help her heal from her own trauma. No matter what the ladies stuck by Abilene, even when they thought she could be guilty. The ladies were strong female leads who kicked butt!

As a book lover, I loved that the author included references to popular books and literary figures! Every time I came across a reference it made me smile!

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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I received a nice gift from this author for putting out her postcards at my local library along with Barnes and Noble!

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DarcysMom
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Catching up on reviews!
#ilovecozies
#audiobook
#audible

KathyWheeler I liked this one as well. A lot of times, in cozies with main female characters, the women are allegedly feisty and independent, but in the end men save them when they get into trouble — this is definitely true of Agatha Raisin — I love that it‘s not true in these books. 5y
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DarcysMom
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LiteraryinLawrence Good for you! 5y
OrangeMooseReads 👍🏼 ... side note your route looks like an abstract flamingo 5y
DarcysMom @OrangeMooseReads How did I never notice? Thanks for naming that route - it is one I do frequently. 😋 5y
OrangeMooseReads @DarcysMom lol you‘re welcome 5y
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DarcysMom
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I had to battle wind and rain for today's walk. 🌬🌧🌬🌧
#audiowalk
#800in2018
#Reachingfor1000in2018
#Superstretchto1200in2018
#Goingforlucky1300in2018
#90MileNovember
#stretchingto100

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