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I think I've just lost five pounds in fear sweat. Peabody mopped at her face. Now I want a cannoli. I don't know why. With a laugh, Roarke shifted to grin at her. I'll buy you a dozen, precious. Cannolis, for God's sake.

Nora Roberts

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Nora Roberts
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: October 10
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Eleanor Marie Robertson
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