The Devil's Backbone
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Last published Mon, May 1, 2017
Violet Holloway was in love with John "Doc" Holliday from the moment she saw him... but there was one problem... His heart belonged to her best friend, Mattie Holliday. Will she garner Doc's attention or will she remain heartbroken in the tragedy of unrequited love?
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