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How Tammie Jean Taught Me Appearances Aren't Everything

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What an enjoyable read - thank you so much for sharing such a charming, sweet story!
Fran Harder, BAB

With Barney in my heart
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Another great story Arwen, thank you.
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Patty

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I enjoyed that story very much Arwen. Sweet Tammie!
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Arwen

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Thank you everyone. Like I've said, I really love writing so this is a lot of fun for me. It's very different than the books I write. LOL
Mom to B.R.A.T rescue, Nayru. 4 yrs in 2010\. Tail-waggin' is her middle name.![](images/smilies/smile.png "Smile") And failed foster, Batman, the chiweenie(?) boy.
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@Arwen:

Thank you everyone. Like I've said, I really love writing so this is a lot of fun for me. It's very different than the books I write. LOL

That explains why you write so well. What books do you write Arwen ?
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Arwen

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WEG, I write paranormal romance with a lot of S-E-X. My pen name is Marilu Mann. I write with my best friend (who actually knew and was loved by Tammie Jean.)
Mom to B.R.A.T rescue, Nayru. 4 yrs in 2010\. Tail-waggin' is her middle name.![](images/smilies/smile.png "Smile") And failed foster, Batman, the chiweenie(?) boy.
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jonny b.

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L O V E this… and it is SOOOOO true... they O W N us. :) love these dogs.... :)
jonny b. and HAnsel, he's so hot right now
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Arwen

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Thank you, Jonny B.
Mom to B.R.A.T rescue, Nayru. 4 yrs in 2010\. Tail-waggin' is her middle name.![](images/smilies/smile.png "Smile") And failed foster, Batman, the chiweenie(?) boy.
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snorky998

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What a great story! Thank you for sharing it.
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LOL: I write paranormal romance with a lot of S-E-X.::::

My friends call that Porn with Plot. I like it. :)

Great story, Arwen.
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Shaye's Mom

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Really enjoyed your story, and completely agree as to who owns who when it comes to our little B's. Thanks for sharing.
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Arwen

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Thanks y'all! Debra, PwP? LOL I love that!
Mom to B.R.A.T rescue, Nayru. 4 yrs in 2010\. Tail-waggin' is her middle name.![](images/smilies/smile.png "Smile") And failed foster, Batman, the chiweenie(?) boy.
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