Writer's Block
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Well known writer James Ross is looking for an apprentice, and when Madeline gets the job she is surprised by her favorite author's character. How can a famous romance novelist be so cold in person?
While trying to establish herself as a writer and maintain peace with her new boss, it soon becomes clear that her inspiration for writing comes out more the closer she gets to James.
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