Sleeves
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Gracee Wilson has a secret. She is shy, quiet, and tries to avoid attention at all costs. But when her life collides with the mysterious, dangerous Xander Blakely, will anything ever be normal again? Will Xander be able to help her open up, let loose, and roll up her sleeves?
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