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Be a Man

By Lindsay Straube
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The Brand-New Dystopian Romance from the Author of the Split or Swallow Series From the New York Times bestselling author of the Split or Swallow series comes an all- new standalone romance set in a dystopian world where men are born in jail and must earn... Read More
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The Brand-New Dystopian Romance from the Author of the Split or Swallow Series

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Split or Swallow series comes an all- new standalone romance set in a dystopian world where men are born in jail and must earn their way out.

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ISBN: 9781529450835

Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback

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Pages: 400

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