Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Tanya Z — 10 Sep 2007

Really liked this, wanted to move in with them all at least for a long weekend.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Tanya Z on 10 Sep 2007.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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