Download or read book I Wanna Be Wined and Dined and Sixty Nined Notebook written by Jenny Jones and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 120 pages sized 6 x 9 inches For males and females White ruled pages A5 feint ruled notebook Colorful design cover Great gift for a family member or friend Great for home, school or office use

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