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Jaye Wells writes urban fantasy novels with grave stakes and wicked humor. For more info check out www.jayewells.com.
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Cursed by God, hunted by demons, desired by Cain and Abel… Formerly agnostic Evangeline Hollis struggles with her new demon-killing job and celestial politics.
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