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Besides all the correct librarian content... I had to stop reading more than once to get more snacks.

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Review excerpt from review by Jude in the Stars "The main love story is between Irene and herself, as she finds who she is and can be. Empowering and Inspiring!

Irene is a very strong character, once she realizes she can be.

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Checked Out is a sweet heartwarming story that just begs to be read in the run up to the festive season.

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This is a book with heart, and it took a wee bit of mine.

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Recommend with 5 stars and look forward to the next book in the series!

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