Mastered 2 – USA Today Bestseller!
Woot!
Mastered 2 made the USA Today Bestseller List!
I’m so super stoked and so appreciative of everyone for supporting us. This is my very first time on the list and you know what they say about first times–you never forget them!
The best part is… I’m sharing this experience with 11 wonderful writers and with you! (big hugs)
Ohhh… I’m SO happy!
On the heels of the wildly popular New York Times and USA Today bestseller, MASTERED, we bring you MASTERED 2, ten more tales of sensual surrender, plus a bonus short story!
“11 AMAZING NEW EROTIC ROMANCE STORIES YOU’VE NEVER READ!”
These scorching erotic romance books (plus a bonus short story) are all brand-spanking new and never-before-released, until now! And they are from your favourite New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, including Avery Aster, Opal Carew, Portia Da Costa, Madelynne Ellis, Karen Fenech, T.J. Michaels, Emily Ryan-Davis, and Jennifer Leeland. Also featuring Evangeline Anderson,Cynthia Sax, and Saskia Walker. Plus a bonus short story by Ruby Foxx.
Buy Now
Kindle – US http://amzn.to/1EyxSHj
Kindle – UK http://amzn.to/1MUxaIM
Kindle – CA http://amzn.to/1xogUML
iBooks http://apple.co/1MBPfLG
PLAYED BY THE MASTER by Opal Carew
Jacqueline crashes a billionaire’s exclusive poker game in order to seduce him into granting a favor to save her sister, but instead finds herself Played By the Master.
TANGLED & BOUND by Jennifer Leeland with Emily Ryan-Davis
When a threesome gets complicated, conflict can drive lovers apart. Ty, Noah and Tasha must find a way to connect before one of them walks out the door.
HER SECRET by Portia Da Costa
Jamie Lennox is the first man that Susannah ever loved, but now he’s different, dangerous and more devastatingly attractive than ever before. Their reunion is passionate and perverse, a thrilling exchange of power and pleasure. Can this lover from Susannah’s past become the master of her future?
ONE NIGHT WITH MY BILLIONAIRE MASTER by Cynthia Sax
Can Arianna make her one night with her billionaire master last a lifetime?
THE BUYER by Saskia Walker
A wild weekend with a dominant master proves Naomi’s true nature, but will it also prove that business and pleasure don’t mix?
RESISTOR by Madelynne Ellis
Rhythm guitarist, Spook Mortensen doesn’t want a second chance with sound engineer, Allegra Hutton– not over a table, in a limo or in bed.
HIS TOUCH by Karen Fenech
After her life is shattered by her Dom, can Corinne trust another man with her submission and her heart?
MASTERING THE MISTRESS by Evangeline Anderson
A muscular slave turns the tables on his unsuspecting mistress and teaches her an erotic lesson in submission.
LUSCIOUS by T.J. Michaels
MacKenzie Ivers is a strong personality who submits to one man–her husband, Landon. After ten years of marriage, a nasty divorce, followed by a sweet reconciliation, Mac wants nothing more than for her husband to stop punishing himself for his part in the former “crazy”. It’s going to require some conniving and some rope…miles and miles of rope. Luckily, Twilight Teahouse has everything she needs to get this particular rigger back in the saddle.
JENNA’S PUNISHMENT by Ruby Foxx
Some secrets are worth pursuing, especially when discovering them means you might be punished!
XO, BLAKE by Avery Aster
For fans of the dark comedy BDSM film Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down comes an erotic exploration in domination and submission where Ivy League students let their kinkiest desires run wild, and Blake shows you just how good it feels to be on top.
Buy Now
Kindle – US http://amzn.to/1EyxSHj
Kindle – UK http://amzn.to/1MUxaIM
Kindle – CA http://amzn.to/1xogUML
iBooks http://apple.co/1MBPfLG
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Sinful Rewards 11 – First Excerpt
This post has adult content. If you are under the age of eighteen years old and/or sensitive to adult language/situations, please do not read this post.
Here’s a first spicy excerpt from Sinful Rewards 11, releasing May 12th!
I sense Hawke before I see him, the air shifting around him, the crackling electricity of awareness tickling the fine hair on my neck and causing my pussy to hum with happiness.
I widen my stance. If Hawke and our audience look closely, they’ll see my pink pussy, brown curls, empty entrance, the wetness glistening on my pale thighs. They’ll realize I’m ready for him, eager to be fucked.
A floorboard creaks as Hawke approaches the bed, and my anticipation spirals upward. I breathe deeply, inhaling the scent of leather, engine grease, and man, my man. He hasn’t disguised his unique aroma today. He’s aware that he’s my fantasy, that I don’t want to have sex with anyone else.
Knowing my protective former marine, every member of our audience today can be trusted with my reputation, with my good-girl image, my life. This frees my inner pervert. I wave my ass in the air, enticing Hawke closer, wanting him to touch and taste my bare skin.
“Behave,” he rumbles, his voice dark and dominant.
“Make me.” I defiantly wiggle, taunting him. A gentle encounter won’t dissipate the tension inside me. I need the forceful handling only he can give me.
A coarse, calloused palm lands hard on my ass and I yelp, shocked, surprised, turned on. My pussy clenches around nothing. Heat radiates from the point of contact, warming me all over.
I look over my left shoulder. He’s naked. Tanned skin pulls over rippling muscle, the surface decorated by black ink and silver scars. He’s erect. His cock juts proudly from a base of thick brown hair. And he’s smiling, the damn man’s lips hitched into that lopsided grin I can’t resist.
“You’re a good girl,” Hawke says loudly, playing to our audience. “But even good girls act out.” He rubs the red mark he left on my skin, spreading the delightful pain over my body, and I moan, melting under his fingertips. He chuckles. “You like it rough.”
I push my curves into his big hands, unable to deny his claim because I do like it rough . . . within limits. Whips and chains don’t turn me on. I prefer skin on skin, a sensual bruising, the occasional love bite, the ache of a body well used by a lover.
By Hawke.
He cups, squeezes, explores, peeling my ass cheeks apart, giving our spectators a clear view of my puckered hole. “If I wanted to take you here, you’d allow me.” His voice holds no doubt.
He’s an arrogant man. I narrow my eyes. “You wouldn’t take me there.” He knows how I feel about anal sex.
“I wouldn’t,” Hawke confirms, releasing my curves, once more concealing that forbidden part of me. “But if I asked to fuck your ass, you’d say yes.”
“I’d say ‘Hell no,’ ” I lie. He’s right. Unable to deny him anything, I’d say yes.
Hawke laughs, his abs undulating, his cock bobbing. “You’re a terrible liar, sweetheart.” He palms my mons and I inhale sharply. “You’d agree because you trust me.” He increases the pressure on my clit and I see stars, the pleasure exquisite. “And because you love me.”
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Bee Carter has been invited to one of Chicago’s most glamorous charity balls. Attending this high-society event will be a dream come true, giving her the sense of belonging she’s always craved and memories she could never duplicate.
But it will also test her relationship. Because her date won’t be the man she believes she loves. Instead, she’ll be arriving on the tuxedo-clad arm of his rival, a man who has never stopped wanting her, desiring her touch, her kisses, and her passion.
How much will Bee risk to make a dream come true? Will her newfound love withstand the temptation of another, a man willing to do anything to claim her?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-11-Billionaires-Novella-ebook/dp/B00MTSKH18
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-11-cynthia-sax/1120159637
Google: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Cynthia_Sax_Sinful_Rewards_11?id=kXGdBAAAQBAJ
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Mastered 2 Questions
I’ve been receiving some great questions about Mastered 2, the scorching hot BDSM boxed set (which is, right now, at #1 in BDSM at Amazon) so I thought I’d answer them publicly.
How can I buy Mastered 1?
Unfortunately, you can’t. The stories might (or might not – some writers didn’t release their stories as singles) be available as single stories from the writers but the boxed set is no longer available.
This WILL happen with Mastered 2 also. This gift to readers (because 11 stories for 99 cents IS a gift) will be available only for a short time.
Will One Night With My Billionaire Master be sold as a single story?
Yes, I plan to self publish this story in September BUT it won’t be priced at less than 99 cents. I strongly suggest you buy the entire boxed set. There are some great stories by other writers in it.
I’m one of your SciFi readers. Is there a story in Mastered 2 for me?
Yes! The super talented and extremely nice Evangeline Anderson has a never before published SciFi erotic romance in Mastered 2. I love her writing and I think you will also!
Will you write more stories about Logan and Arianna?
There won’t be any stories with them as the main characters but you WILL see them again in future stories. Logan mentions a friend-Robert Reyes. I’m writing his story right now (I’m on chapter 5 of 20 – this will be a 200 page plus story).
One Night With My Billionaire Master is also loosely connected to The Good Assistant which I’ll be publishing as a standalone in June.
Can I visit the mansion in the first scene of One Night With My Billionaire Master?
Yes! That’s Casa Loma, a historical building, tourist attraction, and the site of many weddings, in Toronto. Here’s a photo.
Gorgeous, isn’t it?
If you have any additional questions, comment here or email me or PM me or… there’s a zillion ways to get in touch with me!
And remember to get your copy of Mastered 2 today before it’s too late!
On the heels of the wildly popular New York Times and USA Today bestseller, MASTERED, we bring you MASTERED 2, ten more tales of sensual surrender, plus a bonus short story!
“11 AMAZING NEW EROTIC ROMANCE STORIES YOU’VE NEVER READ!”
These scorching erotic romance books (plus a bonus short story) are all brand-spanking new and never-before-released, until now! And they are from your favourite New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, including Avery Aster, Opal Carew, Portia Da Costa, Madelynne Ellis, Karen Fenech, T.J. Michaels, Emily Ryan-Davis, and Jennifer Leeland. Also featuring Evangeline Anderson,Cynthia Sax, and Saskia Walker. Plus a bonus short story by Ruby Foxx.
Buy Now
Kindle – US http://amzn.to/1EyxSHj
Kindle – UK http://amzn.to/1MUxaIM
Kindle – CA http://amzn.to/1xogUML
iBooks http://apple.co/1MBPfLG
PLAYED BY THE MASTER by Opal Carew
Jacqueline crashes a billionaire’s exclusive poker game in order to seduce him into granting a favor to save her sister, but instead finds herself Played By the Master.
TANGLED & BOUND by Jennifer Leeland with Emily Ryan-Davis
When a threesome gets complicated, conflict can drive lovers apart. Ty, Noah and Tasha must find a way to connect before one of them walks out the door.
HER SECRET by Portia Da Costa
Jamie Lennox is the first man that Susannah ever loved, but now he’s different, dangerous and more devastatingly attractive than ever before. Their reunion is passionate and perverse, a thrilling exchange of power and pleasure. Can this lover from Susannah’s past become the master of her future?
ONE NIGHT WITH MY BILLIONAIRE MASTER by Cynthia Sax
Can Arianna make her one night with her billionaire master last a lifetime?
THE BUYER by Saskia Walker
A wild weekend with a dominant master proves Naomi’s true nature, but will it also prove that business and pleasure don’t mix?
RESISTOR by Madelynne Ellis
Rhythm guitarist, Spook Mortensen doesn’t want a second chance with sound engineer, Allegra Hutton– not over a table, in a limo or in bed.
HIS TOUCH by Karen Fenech
After her life is shattered by her Dom, can Corinne trust another man with her submission and her heart?
MASTERING THE MISTRESS by Evangeline Anderson
A muscular slave turns the tables on his unsuspecting mistress and teaches her an erotic lesson in submission.
LUSCIOUS by T.J. Michaels
MacKenzie Ivers is a strong personality who submits to one man–her husband, Landon. After ten years of marriage, a nasty divorce, followed by a sweet reconciliation, Mac wants nothing more than for her husband to stop punishing himself for his part in the former “crazy”. It’s going to require some conniving and some rope…miles and miles of rope. Luckily, Twilight Teahouse has everything she needs to get this particular rigger back in the saddle.
JENNA’S PUNISHMENT by Ruby Foxx
Some secrets are worth pursuing, especially when discovering them means you might be punished!
XO, BLAKE by Avery Aster
For fans of the dark comedy BDSM film Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down comes an erotic exploration in domination and submission where Ivy League students let their kinkiest desires run wild, and Blake shows you just how good it feels to be on top.
Buy Now
Kindle – US http://amzn.to/1EyxSHj
Kindle – UK http://amzn.to/1MUxaIM
Kindle – CA http://amzn.to/1xogUML
iBooks http://apple.co/1MBPfLG
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Mastered 2 Releases Today
Mastered 2 releases today! This boxed set, priced at 99 cents, is only available for a limited time!
On the heels of the wildly popular New York Times and USA Today bestseller, MASTERED, we bring you MASTERED 2, ten more tales of sensual surrender, plus a bonus short story!
“11 AMAZING NEW EROTIC ROMANCE STORIES YOU’VE NEVER READ!”
These scorching erotic romance books (plus a bonus short story) are all brand-spanking new and never-before-released, until now! And they are from your favourite New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, including Avery Aster, Opal Carew, Portia Da Costa, Madelynne Ellis, Karen Fenech, T.J. Michaels, Emily Ryan-Davis, and Jennifer Leeland. Also featuring Evangeline Anderson,Cynthia Sax, and Saskia Walker. Plus a bonus short story by Ruby Foxx.
Buy Now
Kindle – US http://amzn.to/1EyxSHj
Kindle – UK http://amzn.to/1MUxaIM
Kindle – CA http://amzn.to/1xogUML
iBooks http://apple.co/1MBPfLG
PLAYED BY THE MASTER by Opal Carew
Jacqueline crashes a billionaire’s exclusive poker game in order to seduce him into granting a favor to save her sister, but instead finds herself Played By the Master.
TANGLED & BOUND by Jennifer Leeland with Emily Ryan-Davis
When a threesome gets complicated, conflict can drive lovers apart. Ty, Noah and Tasha must find a way to connect before one of them walks out the door.
HER SECRET by Portia Da Costa
Jamie Lennox is the first man that Susannah ever loved, but now he’s different, dangerous and more devastatingly attractive than ever before. Their reunion is passionate and perverse, a thrilling exchange of power and pleasure. Can this lover from Susannah’s past become the master of her future?
ONE NIGHT WITH MY BILLIONAIRE MASTER by Cynthia Sax
Can Arianna make her one night with her billionaire master last a lifetime?
THE BUYER by Saskia Walker
A wild weekend with a dominant master proves Naomi’s true nature, but will it also prove that business and pleasure don’t mix?
RESISTOR by Madelynne Ellis
Rhythm guitarist, Spook Mortensen doesn’t want a second chance with sound engineer, Allegra Hutton– not over a table, in a limo or in bed.
HIS TOUCH by Karen Fenech
After her life is shattered by her Dom, can Corinne trust another man with her submission and her heart?
MASTERING THE MISTRESS by Evangeline Anderson
A muscular slave turns the tables on his unsuspecting mistress and teaches her an erotic lesson in submission.
LUSCIOUS by T.J. Michaels
MacKenzie Ivers is a strong personality who submits to one man–her husband, Landon. After ten years of marriage, a nasty divorce, followed by a sweet reconciliation, Mac wants nothing more than for her husband to stop punishing himself for his part in the former “crazy”. It’s going to require some conniving and some rope…miles and miles of rope. Luckily, Twilight Teahouse has everything she needs to get this particular rigger back in the saddle.
JENNA’S PUNISHMENT by Ruby Foxx
Some secrets are worth pursuing, especially when discovering them means you might be punished!
XO, BLAKE by Avery Aster
For fans of the dark comedy BDSM film Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down comes an erotic exploration in domination and submission where Ivy League students let their kinkiest desires run wild, and Blake shows you just how good it feels to be on top.
Buy Now
Kindle – US http://amzn.to/1EyxSHj
Kindle – UK http://amzn.to/1MUxaIM
Kindle – CA http://amzn.to/1xogUML
iBooks http://apple.co/1MBPfLG
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Sinful Rewards 10 – Addictive
Cara from Cara’s Book Boudoir shares
“As we have come to expect with Cynthia Sax; the writing is smooth, flows well and is so addictive, my husband has had to pull my iPad from my hands at 2am and reminds me I have to work the next day!”
Read the full review here
http://www.carasbookboudoir.com/2015/04/sinful-rewards-10-by-cynthia-sax-review.html
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Everything that Bee once believed in has changed … because of him. With one heated glance, one meaningful touch, one soul-melting kiss, he has turned her world upside down and transformed her life forever.
She knows he’ll do anything for her, including sacrificing all that he holds dear and never letting her go.
But what is she willing to do for him?
Will Bee embrace the unthinkable to keep her man safe and give up her dreams to spend one more night in his arms? Will their passion be enough to satisfy them?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-10-Billionaires-Novella-ebook/dp/B00LZXJ6X8
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-10-cynthia-sax/1119981715
Google: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Cynthia_Sax_Sinful_Rewards_10?id=s3CdBAAAQBAJ
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Sinful Rewards 10 Releases Today
Woot! Sinful Rewards 10 releases today!
A HUGE secret about Hawke is revealed in this installment. Can you guess what it is?
Everything that Bee once believed in has changed … because of him. With one heated glance, one meaningful touch, one soul-melting kiss, he has turned her world upside down and transformed her life forever.
She knows he’ll do anything for her, including sacrificing all that he holds dear and never letting her go.
But what is she willing to do for him?
Will Bee embrace the unthinkable to keep her man safe and give up her dreams to spend one more night in his arms? Will their passion be enough to satisfy them?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-10-Billionaires-Novella-ebook/dp/B00LZXJ6X8
ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-sinfulrewards10-1771250-356.html
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-10-cynthia-sax/1119981715
Google: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Cynthia_Sax_Sinful_Rewards_10?id=s3CdBAAAQBAJ
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Quotes From Mastered 2 – T.J. Michaels
Today’s sexy quote is from T.J. Michaels’ hot contribution to Mastered 2.
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On the heels of the wildly popular New York Times and USA Today bestseller, MASTERED, we bring you MASTERED 2, ten more tales of sensual surrender, plus a bonus short story!
“11 AMAZING NEW EROTIC ROMANCE STORIES YOU’VE NEVER READ!”
These scorching erotic romance books, plus a bonus short story, are all brand-spanking new and never-before-released, until now! One-click this anthology today at a low pre-sale price of only 99 cents. This won’t last long.
Pre-order your copy today!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mastered-Ten-Tales-Sensual-Surrender-ebook/dp/B00NUUO7G0
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Quotes From Mastered 2 – Madelynne Ellis
This week, I thought I’d share some sexy quotes from Mastered 2.
What is Mastered 2?
It’s a boxed set of 10 scorching hot, never-before-published BDSM stories from 12 wonderful writers ( Opal Carew, Portia Da Costa, Madelynne Ellis, T.J. Michaels, Emily Ryan-Davis, Jennifer Leeland, Cynthia Sax, Evangeline Anderson, Avery Aster, Karen Fenech, Ruby Foxx, and Saskia Walker ).
This is selling for 99 cents but available only for a limited time! You’ll buy at least one of these stories on its own. You might as well get the other 9 for the same low price.
Today, I’m sharing a quote from Madelynne Ellis’ story!
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On the heels of the wildly popular New York Times and USA Today bestseller, MASTERED, we bring you MASTERED 2, ten more tales of sensual surrender, plus a bonus short story!
“11 AMAZING NEW EROTIC ROMANCE STORIES YOU’VE NEVER READ!”
These scorching erotic romance books, plus a bonus short story, are all brand-spanking new and never-before-released, until now! One-click this anthology today at a low pre-sale price of only 99 cents. This won’t last long.
Pre-order your copy today!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mastered-Ten-Tales-Sensual-Surrender-ebook/dp/B00NUUO7G0
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Sinful Rewards 10 – Second Excerpt
This post has adult content. If you are under the age of eighteen years old and/or sensitive to adult language/situations, please do not read this post.
This is the second sexy excerpt from Sinful Rewards 10 (releasing April 14th).
“I’m not wearing anything.” I roll down his socks and place them neatly beside his boots. “I’m naked for you.”
“I noticed.” He plants his feet solidly on the floor. “I see your pretty pink nipples, your white skin.” He leans over my body, his form big and broad and powerful. “The red stripe on your ass.” From his vantage point, he can survey my entire form.
I rub my fingers up his denim-covered legs, savoring the muscles under the frayed fabric. “Are you watching me?” I stroke the ridge in his jeans, up and down, up and down. This man is mine, his arousal belonging to me.
“I’m always watching you.” Hawke pushes his hips toward me, shamelessly demanding more. “And I plan to wash every inch of you, with my hands, my lips, my tongue.”
“I’m a very dirty girl.” I pop the buttons of his fly one at a time, freeing him. “It might take a while.”
I tug down on his jeans, and the denim falls to the floor, revealing his proudly erect cock. My tattooed bad boy isn’t shy, his take-me-as-I-am stance moistening my mouth. I want to wrap my lips around him and suck him dry.
“I’ll take my time, sweetheart,” he drawls, his dark gaze fixed on my face. “Clean you right.”
“And if I don’t want you to take your time?” I trace his shaft with my fingertip, from his base to his tip, and he bobs, gratifyingly responsive to my touch. “If I want it hard and fast?”
“I’ll give you hard and fast.” Hawke bends, picks me up, hefting me over his shoulder. I gasp as my stomach connects with solid muscle and he slaps my ass, heating my skin.
We enter the shower stall in two strides. Hawke turns the water on and cold spray soaks my hair, plastering the tendrils against my skin.
“It’s freezing.” I smack his back with my palms.
“You wanted fast.” He chuckles, lowering me until my feet touch the floor. “The water takes time to warm up.”
He looms over me, my mountain of a man forming a protective overhang, his massive form shielding my body from the shower. Drops glisten on his closely cropped brown hair. Rivulets run down his chest, darkening the ink on the tattooed wings stretched across his collarbone.
“I warm up instantly.” My voice is husky. “When I’m with you.”
“Only when you’re with me.” He draws me closer to him, flattening my bare breasts against his chest, his skin warm, his muscles firm. “You chose me.” My eyelashes flutter as I delight in his proximity, his hardness prodding my stomach, his feet bracketing mine. “I’m the only person who makes you lose control.”
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Everything that Bee once believed in has changed … because of him. With one heated glance, one meaningful touch, one soul-melting kiss, he has turned her world upside down and transformed her life forever.
She knows he’ll do anything for her, including sacrificing all that he holds dear and never letting her go.
But what is she willing to do for him?
Will Bee embrace the unthinkable to keep her man safe and give up her dreams to spend one more night in his arms? Will their passion be enough to satisfy them?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-10-Billionaires-Novella-ebook/dp/B00LZXJ6X8
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-10-cynthia-sax/1119981715
Google: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Cynthia_Sax_Sinful_Rewards_10?id=s3CdBAAAQBAJ
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