Contemporary Love Stories

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Laughter, loss, everyday people, and incredible love come together in contemporary love stories by Nadine C. Keels.

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Content of Nadine's Books

• No profanity. If a character does curse, their specific words aren’t written out.
• Kissing but no sex scenes.
• No gratuitous violence.

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