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    "Now," the announcer says, "Let’s head over to the recap of Women’s Figure Skating, where the nineteen-year-old from the United States was able to snatch the gold in a stunning upset from the frontrunner, Russian Individual Neutral Athlete, eighteen-year-old Irina Rosanov.”

    And there she is, in a pink rhinestoned costume, gargling water and spitting it out of perfectly painted lips. Hands on hips, taking deep breaths before skating out onto the ice.

    Shane’s hand is immediately on the remote, moving to change the channel.

    “It’s fine,” Ilya says, “Want to see.”

    He tries not to keep track of her career, but when it's playing on the screen like this, it's hard to look away. She is the spitting image of his mother, curly blonde hair, lithe frame, piercing blue eyes. She is her namesake. And he doesn’t know her at all.

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    Or, Ilya's niece receives her trust fund. She comes looking for answers (and finds a home, while she's at it).

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    24 May 2026

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    figure skater Irina, who gets hurt, moves to canada

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    ‘David, is Ilya. Have suddenly got upset stomach. Sorry.’
    Too cliched.
    ‘David, have broken both legs. Do not send ambulance. Will walk it off. Regards, Ilya.’
    Too melodramatic.
    ‘David, do not want to go. This is Ilya.’
    Too cruel.
    ‘David, I cannot embarrass you. You mean too much to me. Love, Ilya.’
    Too true.
    Fifth time’s a charm and Ilya sent ‘On my way!’ instead. David’s reply was immediate, ‘We’re gonna make a night of it, bud!’

    Or: Ilya is David's plus one for a function and is utterly unprepared for how David has been talking about him at work.

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    23 May 2026

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    what it says on the tin, like this post: https://www.tumblr.com/russianblush/817171274882334720?source=share

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    17 May 2026

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    first part is v good, good angst, good hurt/comfort. second part is heavy, will read later, alreayd read the first few chapters

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    NHL golden boy Shane Hollander has spent his entire life being perfect — the ideal captain, the flawless teammate, the face of the franchise. He’s also spent his entire life hiding.

    When a chance encounter in a New York club leads him to Ilya Rozanov, Shane discovers what it means to finally let go. The problem? Ilya isn’t just confident, wealthy, and dangerously attractive. He’s also the heir to the Russian Bratva’s North American empire.

    What starts as one reckless weekend becomes something neither of them expected: real, consuming, and worth protecting at any cost — even when that cost includes bodies, lies, and a secret that could destroy everything Shane has built.

    Twenty-five years, three Stanley Cups, countless threats, and one question: how far will you go for the person who makes you feel like yourself?

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    07 May 2026

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    at chapter 13, good premesis

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    "Is that what they're callin' you now? Warboy?"

    "I suppose so, sir."

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    The 1960s were a turbulent time. Vietnam raged overseas, and America simmered with unrest. But for Cassius Grant, life was supposed to be simpler: take over his late father's cattle ranch, keep his head down, and honor the legacy left behind.

    He never expected war to come knocking on his front door. And he certainly didn't expect Wyatt Fortner.

    As the draft looms and the world grows more dangerous, Cassius finds himself torn between duty, desire, and survival. In a time when love between two men is not just forbidden but dangerous, Cassius must navigate the unforgiving land he calls home, and the even harsher terrain of the battlefield.

    All he wants is to make it out alive-alive enough to love and be loved in return.

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    23 Apr 2026

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    the one with the soldier and the cowboy