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Why I Stan for Jackie Lau

Man vs Durian (Baldwin Village, Book 3) by Jackie Lau

August 2, 2019 by Emmalita Leave a Comment

As Malin pointed out, I have reviewed a lot of Jackie Lau this year. I discovered her this year. I am a binger by nature. She has a nicely priced back catalog. She has sent me a couple of ARCs. I really like her books. I did receive Man vs. Durian as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Peter So hates the smell of durian, a Malaysian fruit known for it’s hard, prickly shell, pungent smell and creamy taste. Valerie Chow loves the […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: Baldwin Village series, Canada, Chinese Canadian, Jackie Lau, Man vs Durian

Emmalita's CBR11 Review No:54 · Genres: Romance · Tags: Baldwin Village series, Canada, Chinese Canadian, Jackie Lau, Man vs Durian ·
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