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Tale of the Four Winds: Sword and Shield Series (Sword & Shield Book 1)

February 10, 2026
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Tale of the Four Winds: Sword and Shield Series (Sword & Shield Book 1)

How do you compensate for ebooks having no back cover? NOT LIKE THIS. (h/t Marc)

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day X

February 10, 2026
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Almost a perfect score today! …Almost.

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Gone with the Rake (Inglorious Scoundrels Book 1)

February 9, 2026
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Gone with the Rake (Inglorious Scoundrels Book 1)

Which is more artificial, her hair or her dress?

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The Legend of the Sacred Knights

February 9, 2026
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The Legend of the Sacred Knights

“Okay, I’ll do your cover art, but I can’t draw faces.”

“No problem.”

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day IX

February 9, 2026
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All of today’s offerings are clear (if sometimes minimal) improvements. Celebrate what you can.

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University Disclosures

February 8, 2026
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University Disclosures

“I’m getting a minor in Andy Warhol.”

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The Prince’s Honeymoon for One: Serendipitous Marriage of Convenience (Cordillera Royals Book 5)

February 8, 2026
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The Prince’s Honeymoon for One: Serendipitous Marriage of Convenience (Cordillera Royals Book 5)

And nobody thought that the sunset glow IN THEIR GROINS was a problem, huh?

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day VIII

February 8, 2026
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Better? Yes. Good? well, sometimes…

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