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* Review * ROCKY MOUNTAIN VALOR by Jennifer D. Bokal

September 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * ROCKY MOUNTAIN VALOR by Jennifer D. BokalRocky Mountain Valor by Jennifer D. Bokal
Series: Rocky Mountain Justice
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on September 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

In order to exact justice, one agent will do anything

A Rocky Mountain Justice story

Catching and killing a cruel drug lord is Ian Wallace’s obsession. So when his former lover, sports agent Petra Sloane, is charged with attempted murder, he sees how to connect her case with his, not how his heart will reconnect with hers. But as Petra’s life is threatened, Ian must decide between sworn revenge...and his true obsession.

 

Exciting from start to finish! With the next book in the Rocky Mountain Justice series we get the story of former lovers who are thrown together again during a dire situation and watch them work together to find answers, and in the process start to repair their relationship. There are several unexpected turns that kept my attention, the characters were easy to connect with, and overall the story was full of mystery. Really enjoyed!

Denver sports agent Petra Sloane was simply going about her day when all of a sudden she finds herself in the midst of a mess she’s not so sure she can get out of. She calls on the only person she can think of who might be able to use his connections to help her … even if he’s the last person she really wants to be seeing again.

Ian Wallace has spent the majority of his life catching the bad guys … sometimes to the detriment of the rest of his life, but it matters a lot to him. He’s on the trail of the man he will stop at nothing to catch when he hears from Petra. He starts to investigate and wonders if her problems might actually bring him closer to the man he’s determined to catch!

four-half-stars
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* Review * A NANNY FOR THE RECLUSIVE BILLIONAIRE by Regina Kyle

September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * A NANNY FOR THE RECLUSIVE BILLIONAIRE by Regina KyleA Nanny for the Reclusive Billionaire by Regina Kyle
Published by Entangled: Indulgence on September 10, 2018
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five-stars

Mallory Worthington has had enough of being treated like a fragile flower. She needs to get out of Dodge, as far and fast as possible. Somewhere no one knows about her childhood battle with cancer. A talented chef working at her family’s flagship hotel, she leaps at the first job opportunity that meets her criteria – personal chef and nanny for a reclusive and insanely hot billionaire in the Florida Keys. She doesn't know a lot about the nanny part, but how hard can it be?

Billionaire Rhys Dalton cut himself off from the world after his wife was killed. Living on this remote island was the only way he could ensure the safety of his son. Finding someone willing to help him take care of his child, well that's been a challenge right up until Mallory knocks on his office door. She makes him think and feel things he hasn't in years. He's smart, so he fires her on the spot.

But she's not going anywhere, no matter how hard he might try to get rid of her...

 

You are going to want this book! It’s fast paced, brings all the feels and delivers a sweet ‘n sexy happily ever after in the end! The characters are well developed and each bring their own backstory to draw us into the plot. He’s living a life of guilt and misery, stuck in the past and she’s trying to spread her wings and be the person she’s always dreamed of being for the first time in her life. And the best part of all, there’s an adorable little boy who will steal your heart! If you read Regina Kyle’s previous book with Entangled, you’ll see a familiar face in this story as Mallory is Brooke from that book’s sister. I didn’t think Brooke and Eli could be beat, but I loved Mallory, Rhys and Oliver even more. Highly recommend!

Chef Mallory Worthington is sick and tired of being coddled. Yes, she had cancer as a child and fought a long, hard battle to beat it, but she’s been in remission for years, so she’s tired of her parents trying to make her live in a bubble. When she finds an out of state job opportunity as a chef and nanny, she jumps at the chance to get out of New York for awhile and stop working for her parents.

Billionaire Rhys Dalton became somewhat of a recluse after his wife was killed and he took his son to live on a private island off of the Florida Keys. He will do everything in  his power to keep his child safe from the ugliness of the world around them. When he sees that the new nanny he hired isn’t the elderly, grandmotherly type he was expecting, he fires Mallory on the spot! He changes his mind of course when he sees how interacting with her brings his son a joy he hasn’t seen him exhibit in a very long time. Now if only he could resist the temptation of such a beautiful woman within touching distance!

five-stars
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* Review * THE MILLION POUND MARRIAGE DEAL by Michelle Douglas

September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE MILLION POUND MARRIAGE DEAL by Michelle DouglasThe Million Pound Marriage Deal by Michelle Douglas
Published by Harlequin Romance on September 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

A marriage of convenience…

With a price!

Billionaire playboy Will Trent-Paterson has one year to get married. His father will disinherit him if he doesn’t settle down, leaving his vulnerable sister homeless! So when his old friend Sophie Mitchell jokes that she’d marry him for a million pounds, a temporary marriage seems like the perfect solution! Until, after spending time with captivating Sophie, Will realizes walking away will be the hardest part…

 

A whirlwind of emotions draw us into this story! We start off with the mundane sad duty that brings them together on a monthly basis, but the plot thickens to lead them to enjoy laughter and joy alongside one another. Something neither of them have allowed themselves to feel for some time … and along the way, they start to see more in each other than they ever expected. Fast paced, intriguing characters and a deep storyline. Really enjoyed it!

Billionaire Will Trent-Paterson has no plans to settle down, but when his grandfather forces his hand to marry within a year or lose the home that keeps his sister grounded in happiness, he has to reconsider his life plans.

When friend Sophie Mitchell learns of his dilemma, she jokingly says she’d marry him for a million pounds, and he suddenly has an ah ha moment! That’s exactly what he needs! A marriage of convenience for the short duration he needs to remain married and then a quick break. He doesn’t know what Sophie needs the money for, but he’s happy enough to fork it over to protect his sister’s happiness!

four-half-stars
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* Review * FALLING FOR THE WRONG BROTHER by Michelle Major

September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * FALLING FOR THE WRONG BROTHER by Michelle MajorFalling for the Wrong Brother by Michelle Major
Series: Maggie & Griffin
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on September 1, 2018
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four-stars

Minutes from marrying...the wrong groom!

Book one of the Maggie & Griffin trilogy

Runaway bride Mayor Maggie Spencer doesn’t anticipate the fallout from fleeing her wedding. But both the town’s rival families are in turmoil, and her reputation is in question. And riding to her rescue is her ex’s brother! Once, bad boy Griffin Stone ran from challenges, but now, though the timing and the town are against them, he’ll have to fight—for Maggie and their forbidden love.

 

Small town mayhem! With a the departure of the norm, Michelle Major brings us a new cozy small town to fall in love with, Stonecreek, Oregon .. but with a twist! Maggie and Griffin get three books instead of one! It’s not what we’re used to, but I can see potential greatness with having this much time to develop their relationship. We don’t get the traditional happily ever after in this book, but we get another book starring the same two characters over the next two months to enjoy. Overall, this book was fast paced, had a lot of drama developed into a short time, and gave us a good foundation to build this union. I’m enjoying it and looking forward to book two!

Mayor Maggie Spencer expected to be starting her married life, but instead found herself fleeing her own wedding. She doesn’t expect the backlash it brings, and sets out to repair her reputation in any way possible. Only, she’s starting to fall for the one guy that will never be forgiven … the brother of the groom, and the guy that helped her escape her wedding!

Griffin Stone is the black sheep of the Stone family and only back in town to do a special project at his family’s vineyard. He’s never fit in here, and he doesn’t plan to stay … but the feelings he’s having for the Mayor of the town just might change that!

four-stars
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* Review * THE ITALIAN’S RUNAWAY PRINCESS by Andrea Bolter

September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE ITALIAN’S RUNAWAY PRINCESS by Andrea BolterThe Italian's Runaway Princess by Andrea Bolter
Published by Harlequin Romance on September 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

Is life outside the palace walls…

…everything she dreamed of?

When billionaire Gio Grassi rescued a beautiful stranger on the streets of Florence, he never imagined she’d be royalty! Princess Luciana’s innocence compels Gio to protect her, and her vivacity intrigues him. But Gio’s been betrayed before and he can’t let it happen again. With Luciana’s arranged royal wedding only weeks away, can this chance encounter change the course of these two lives—forever?

 

A delightful stolen holiday! The characters meet by chance under a ruse of disguise, yet there’s something about each other that attracts the attention of the other in the blink of an eye. Stolen moments turn into happily ever afters as they find their way to be together. The storyline had a sweet and innocent feel to it, yet was captivating. Really enjoyed their story!

When billionaire Gio Grassi rescues a damsel in distress in the streets of Florence, he never would have guessed she was a royal in disguise! He’s not big on secrets after being betrayed in the past, so how will he react to her little bombshell?

Princess Luciana has fled her island of Izerote in order to catch her breath and ground herself before the arranged wedding she’s supposed to take part in a few weeks from now. Gio has a spirit about him that takes her breath away, and her innocence and attitude equally enthrall him. They might only have a few stolen weeks together, but she’s going to make memories to last!

four-half-stars
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* Review * THE RANCHER’S RESCUE by Cari Lynn Webb

September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE RANCHER’S RESCUE by Cari Lynn WebbThe Rancher's Rescue by Cari Lynn Webb
Series: Return of the Blackwell Brothers
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on September 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

He isn’t home to stay

Until a mother-to-be changes his mind

Ethan Blackwell is back in Falcon Creek to save his family ranch after his grandfather disappears. When Grace Gardner reveals she’s pregnant with his child, she becomes Ethan’s top priority. But can he be the man he wants to be—preserving the Blackwell legacy and making a life with Grace—in a place he never planned to settle down?

 

One night leads to forever! With the next book in the Return of the Blackwell Brothers series, Cari Lynn Webb brings us Ethan’s story. He’s been away getting his eduction, and agrees to come home to help while they search for Big E, but he has his own problems simmering on the back burner and drama yet to unfold to look forward to! He and Grace make a really sweet couple, so watching their relationship develop is really enjoyable. Looking forward to the next book soon!

Newly minted equestrian veterinarian Ethan Blackwell doesn’t really have time to be wasting visiting his old stomping ground, but when his brother Jon puts out a call for help figuring out the finances and running their grandfather’s ranch until they can figure out where the old coot has disappeared to, he figures he can’t put off the trip. He needs to be back on the road and hunting for that perfect job soon though!

Grace Gardner is always the one her family and the town turn to when they need something from their family ranch supply store. She has dreams of starting her own business, but they keep getting pushed to the way side. Now she’s just discovered she’s pregnant and really needs to accomplish her dreams so she can give her child a good life … but first she has to tell Ethan he’s going to be a daddy!

four-half-stars
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* Review * UNDER CONTROL by Shannon Stacey

September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment
* Review * UNDER CONTROL by Shannon StaceyUnder Control by Shannon Stacey
Series: Boston Fire
Published by Carina Press on August 28, 2018
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four-half-stars

When faced with the opportunity to change shifts while staying in the same house, veteran firefighter Derek Gilman jumps at the chance. His new schedule means not working Saturdays, which means more time to spend with his two kids. His divorce may have been amicable, but being a firefighter and a single dad is a lot to juggle. And when fate brings a gorgeous, wealthy woman into his life, he’s pretty sure he can’t handle more than he already is.

Olivia McGovern loves plans. She planned to start her own business and planned its growth. It’s earning her seven figures now, but her personal life simply doesn’t exist. Getting trapped in a broken elevator figures in exactly nowhere, and freaking out in front of a sexy firefighter definitely isn’t on the agenda. Especially not one with two kids and an ex.

What would have been a random incident with an attractive stranger becomes something more when a charity event brings them back together. They’re from different sides of the tracks, literally—with friends, family and careers to consider. But as Derek and Olivia are discovering, chemistry doesn’t allow for plans, and love doesn’t bother with logistics.

 

With the next book in the beloved Boston Fire series, we get the story of sexy single dad Derek. It’s always a lot of fun to revisit the characters from the previous books and get updates on how their lives are going. With this one, the characters were quick to grab and keep my attention . A sexy connection between them, and both with strong attitudes and beliefs that lead to a good bit of strife on the way towards their happily ever after. Really enjoyed their story!

Veteran firefighter Derek Gilman is trying to juggle all the aspects of his life the best way he knows how, so when a change in shift will allow him to still stay in the house that he loves but will afford him with more quality time with his kids, he is all for it. He and his ex might have made their way back to a decent friendship in order to keep life cordial for their kids, but he still wants as much time with them as he can manage.

Executive Olivia McGovern has worked hard to get her consulting firm off the ground and though business is going well, she doesn’t have time to sit back on her laurels and let someone else swoop in and snatch her potential clients, so getting stuck in an elevator on the way to a critical meeting is the last thing she needs! Then leave it to her to freak out in front of a sexy firefighter who has the misfortune of being stuck in there with her, and her day is totally shot. On the up-side, wow, what a hunk!

four-half-stars
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* Review * FACE OFF by Brenda Novak

September 9, 2018 Leave a Comment
* Review * FACE OFF by Brenda NovakFace Off by Brenda Novak
Series: The Evelyn Talbot Chronicles #3
Published by St. Martin's Paperbacks on August 28, 2018
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four-half-stars

SHE VOWED NEVER TO BE A VICTIM AGAIN. BUT NOW A KILLER HAS HER IN HIS SIGHT. . .

Tortured and left for dead at sixteen, Evelyn Talbot turned her personal nightmare into her life’s work—studying the disturbing psychopathy of some of the world’s most vicious serial killers. Now a leading psychiatrist at Hanover House in a small Alaskan town, she tries to believe the past will never come back to haunt her—until a woman goes missing from a cabin nearby, and every clue points to the man who once brutalized her…

As her boyfriend, who is the area’s only police, begins to investigate—and finds not one but two bodies—Evelyn can’t forget that her would-be killer, Jasper Moore, was never caught. But there are no new faces in tiny Hilltop, no one who seems suspicious or potentially violent. In this twisted game of cat and mouse, Evelyn is certain of only one thing—Jasper must be hiding in plain sight. And if she can’t find him before he comes for her, she won’t be lucky enough to survive twice…

 

Jasper returns … and life will never be the same! With the next book in the Evelyn Talbot Chronicles, we pick up shortly after the previous book left off. Deviant Jasper is hiding in plain sight right under Evelyn’s nose, and planning his next big attack. We foray the ups and downs of how life is settling in with everyone and watch with baited breath for them to figure out the evil that is lurking. The next book is set up in a huge way, so I’m really looking forward to the next installment!

Psychiatrist Evelyn Talbot has never let life get her down. Even when brutalized and left for dead at 16 by her psychopath boyfriend, she picked up the pieces and made it her life’s work to study the minds of such criminals to see how she could help stop it from happening again. Now she’s the lead doctor at a specialized prison in Hilltop, Alaska that she helped spearhead into being built. Behind their doors, they study some of the most horrific serial killers from around the country.

When a couple of women’s bodies are found in ways reminiscent of Jasper’s past crime scenes, Evelyn and her boyfriend Amarok who is the only law around for the small Alaskan town begin to get worried. Jasper is near, and he’s coming for her. She’s escaped with her life before, but odds are she won’t be that lucky again!

four-half-stars
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* Release Day Blitz * FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS by Laura Kaye

September 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

 

What has a sexy, bad-ass veteran hero…
A feisty and independent heroine who won’t hesitate to stand up for herself…
A forbidden, best friend’s younger sister conflict…
And a forced-proximity roommates-to-lovers situation that creates all kinds of sexual tension?

FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS-the second standalone title in New York Times bestselling author Laura Kaye’s Warrior Fight Club series! FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS is now available! Grab your copy and join the Warrior Fight Club world today!

 

About FIGHTING FOR WHAT’S HIS (Warrior Fight Club #2, 9/7/18):

This fight club has one rule: you must be a veteran…

Resisting her only makes him want her more…

Private investigator Billy Parrish is good at three things-fighting, investigating, and sex. MMA training with the other vets in the Warrior Fight Club keeps his war-borne demons at bay-mostly, and one night stands ensure no one gets too close. But then his best friend from the Army Rangers calls in a favor.

Shayna Curtis is new to town, fresh out of grad school, and full of hope for the future. With a new job starting in a month, she’s grateful when her brother arranges a place for her to stay while she apartment hunts. But she never expected her roommate to be so brooding. Or so sexy.

Billy can’t wait for Shay to leave-because the longer she’s there, the more he wants her in his bed. To stay. He can’t have her-that much he knows. But when fight club stops taking off the edge, Billy lets down his guard…and starts fighting for what’s his.

 

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EXCERPT:

Billy unlocked the door and gestured for her to go first. She hit the lights for the living room, and he dropped their bags onto the living room floor next to the door.

She turned and frowned, because it wasn’t like him to-

Billy’s hands were suddenly in her hair and his forehead was against hers. “You drive me fucking crazy, Shayna.”

“I-I do?” she asked, totally caught off guard but nearly euphoric at his words. “Good crazy, o-or-”

He nodded. “Good crazy. Even though, fuck. I should resist wanting you. I know I should.”

“No, no you shouldn’t,” she said, nearly breathless. “Why should you?”

His eyes were dark fire as they bore into hers. “You’re just starting out in life. Everything ahead of you, full of possibilities. But me…I’m a busted, used-up soldier without an army or a war. And I’m supposed to be looking out for you, not taking advantage of you.”

Shayna didn’t know what to respond to first. She hated that he saw himself that way. Shaking her head, she grasped at his wrists, holding him to her. “We had that conversation already. You can’t take advantage of someone who wants what you’re doing. And I…I do. God, you have to know how much I crushed on you when I was younger. Living with you has only made that stronger, Billy. Nothing about you looks busted or used-up to me. Nothing at all.”

He came closer, close enough that they touched everywhere, and he searched her eyes. “Ryan wouldn’t approve of this, of me.”

The closeness made it clear just how turned on he was, and the demanding press of his erection against her belly nearly stole her breath. “Ryan doesn’t get a say…” Her words trailed off, because as much as she believed them in this moment, they resurrected a memory she didn’t want to recall.

Of a time she’d uttered nearly those exact words to Dylan. And the consequences had been catastrophic.

“What do you want then?” Billy asked, pulling her from a lane of memories she didn’t want to go down. “I don’t want to assume, and I don’t want you to feel pressured into anything because you live in my house. Jesus, just saying that makes me feel like a lecherous asshole.”

“You’re not. And I don’t feel pressured. I just want you.”

Suddenly, Billy’s lips were on hers and his tongue was in her mouth and his hands tightened in her hair. She moaned at the suddenness of it, at the goodness of it.

He walked her backwards towards the steps. “Is this okay?”

“Yes,” she whispered around the edge of a kiss.

His hands moved to her waist and went to the hem of her white tank top. “Can I see you?”

Shayna nodded, pulling away from their kisses only long enough for the shirt to pass over her head, leaving her standing there in a lacy white bra and her jeans. He dropped her top to the floor.

“So fucking beautiful. Can I touch you?”

“Yes,” she whispered, sucking in a breath as he spread out his big hand against her throat and then dragged his fingers downward until he was cupping her breast.

He caught one of her bra straps and dragged it off her shoulder until he bared her nipple to his fingertips. He hauled an arm around her waist, bringing them closer even as he leaned down to kiss her exposed flesh. “Can I taste you?”

Jesus, those questions in that deep rasp were so freaking sexy that she could hardly stand it. “Please.”

 

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“The always amazing Kaye is kicking off a terrific new contemporary romance series that centers around a wounded warrior’s fight club. Kaye does a beautiful job exploring the fallout from war and PTSD as various characters struggle to cope in their own ways. The love story between Noah Cortez and his childhood friend Kristina Moore is both compelling and touching, for the obstacles in their way loom large. A truly memorable read!” ~ RT Book Reviews

 

About Laura Kaye:

Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary and erotic romance and romantic suspense, including the Blasphemy, Hard Ink, and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. Laura also writes historical fiction as the NYT bestselling author, Laura Kamoie. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

 

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* Review * THE NURSE’S PREGNANCY MIRACLE by Ann McIntosh

September 6, 2018 Leave a Comment
* Review * THE NURSE’S PREGNANCY MIRACLE by Ann McIntoshThe Nurse's Pregnancy Miracle by Ann McIntosh
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on September 1, 2018
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four-stars

She’s expecting a baby…

…but not to meet her Mr. Right!

After leaving her cheating ex, nurse Nychelle Cory decided to have the baby she’s always wanted through IVF. As she’s determined to raise her child alone, she must ignore her inconvenient attraction to gorgeous colleague Dr. David Warmington. Especially as David has his own reasons for not wanting a family. But could Nychelle’s long-awaited miracle help heal them both?

 

Powerfully written with great characters! I really enjoyed getting to know Nychelle and David. I smiled through her joy of her upcoming family, and I felt for him regarding the past that was holding him back from moving forward. An interesting plot with characters that drew my attention and kept me riveted to their story.

Nurse Nychelle Cory is done waiting for all of the stars to align in her life in order to start living the future she’s always wanted. More than anything, she wants to be a Mom. She wasted enough time on her cheating ex, and now that she’s re-settled on her own, she’s instituting “The Plan”. She’s going to have a baby via IVF.

Dr. David Warmington never expected to meet someone that he clicked so well with, but that’s exactly what happens with Nychelle. She’s easy to talk to, she’s a delight to work alongside, and she’s just leaving a sunny outlook to his life now that she’s in it. Unfortunately, she tells him that she’s pregnant and blows his world apart. He thinks she’s great and will make a great mother … but he doesn’t plan to ever be a father.

four-stars
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