Richard Schoch

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Texas

Discover the powerful and universal lessons from the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, the genius behind such musical theater masterworks as Company, West Side Story, and Into the Woods. Stephen Sondheim died on November 26, 2021, but for countless fans around the world, he is “still here” to quote one of his lyrics. With acclaimed revivals of several of his landmark shows occurring around the world and introducing new generations to the man who transformed American musical theater, Sondheim’s legacy has only grown. What is it about such classic showtunes as “Rose’s Turn” from Gypsy, “Send in the Clowns” from A Little Night Music, and “Children Will Listen” from Into the Woods, and more that speak to us so effortlessly? With in-depth and accessible insight, How Sondheim Can Change Your Life makes the case that the greatness of Sondheim’s brilliance—beyond the clever lyrics and adventurous music—rests in his ability to tell universal stories that relate to us all. From Louise’s desire for freedom as Gypsy Rose Lee to Sweeney Todd’s thirst for revenge, and beyond, we as an audience can easily relate to Sondheim’s characters. His works understand us as much as we understand them. Following the arc of Sondheim’s remarkable career, How Sondheim Can Change Your Life is rich with stories about various productions and iconic performers, deep readings of his music and lyrics, and insights into his creative process. But more than that, it reveals the ways that Sondheim’s works can enrich the lives of all of us on the other side of the footlights.

How Sondheim Can Change Your Life

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Alison Stine

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A Novel

When her reclusive family relocates to climate-ravaged Colorado, sixteen-year-old Thea, who is hard of hearing, finds community and potential love with Ray, a Deaf boy.

Dust (signed bookplate)

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Jacqueline Bublitz

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

The acclaimed author of the “tour de force” (The New York Times Book Review) Before You Knew My Name returns with a fresh suspense novel about a woman haunted by a serial killer and the ghosts he left behind. Ruth-Ann Baker is a college dropout, a bartender—and an amateur detective who just can’t stay away from true crime. Nineteen years ago, her childhood friend was murdered by suspected serial killer Ethan Oswald. Still tormented by the case, Ruth can’t help but think of the long-dead Oswald when another young girl goes missing from the same town. And when she uncovers startling new evidence that suggests Oswald did not act alone, she is determined to find his deadly partner in crime. Embarking on a global investigation, Ruth becomes close to three very different women—one of whom might just hold the key to what happened to the missing girl. And her childhood friend, all those years ago. From an author who “pushes the boundaries of crime fiction in all the right ways” (Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift), Leave the Girls Behind is another spine-chilling thriller that will linger long after you finish the last page.

Leave the Girls Behind

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Anders de la Motte

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

This atmospheric and sinister mystery will have you “hooked from the very first page” (Kyle Mills, #1 New York Times bestselling author) as it follows a brilliant female detective investigating the darkest side of humanity. Detective Leonore Asker seems to have the leading position at Malmö’s Major Crime Division within reach. But things go awry when, in the middle of a high profile kidnapping case, management relegates her to the so-called Department of Lost Souls—the unit for odd, cold cases banished to the basement of the police station. Despite the humiliation, Asker is drawn into one of the more peculiar cases. Someone is secretly placing small ominous figures in a huge model train displays and one of the figures seems to represent the missing woman from the kidnapping case. As Asker’s investigation leads her into the world of the abandoned and forgotten, she reaches out to her old friend and urban explorer Martin Hill. Together they discover that an unusual kind of evil lurks—at the heart of a mountain, deep down in the darkness. “Absorbing, deftly plotted, bone-chilling” (Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author), The Mountain King will twist its way under your skin.

The Mountain King

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Ichiro Kishimi

Fumitake Koga

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Courage to Be Disliked and the Courage to Be Happy

In this beautiful boxed set, the internationally bestselling TikTok sensations and transformative guidebooks by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga reveal how to discover your genuine self and find true personal happiness in life—based on the theories of psychologist Alfred Adler. In The Courage to Be Disliked, a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man effortlessly reveals how we can each unlock our full potential and change our lives for the better. With accessible advice, learn how to apply the principles of self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering in order to become the person you truly want to be. Then in The Courage to Be Happy, the conversation continues, uncovering a new way of life by letting go of past trauma, others’ expectations, and more. With this liberation comes the ability to choose happiness as never before.

The Complete Courage to Be Disliked Duology Boxed Set

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Iuliia Mendel

My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World

"In this frank and moving inside account, Zelenskyy's former press secretary tells the story of his improbable rise from popular comedian to the president of Ukraine. Mendel had a front row seat to many of the key events preceding the 2022 Russian invasion. From attending meetings between Zelenskyy and Putin and other European leaders, visiting the front lines in Donbas, to fielding press inquiries after the infamous phone calls between Donald Trump and Zelenskyy that led to Trump's first impeachment. Mendel saw firsthand Zelenskyy's efforts to transform his country from a poor, backward Soviet state into a vibrant, prosperous European democracy. Mendel sheds light on the massive economic problems facing Ukraine and the entrenched corrupt oligarchs in league with Russia. She witnessed the Kremlin's repeated attacks to discredit Zelenskyy through disinformation and an army of bots and trolls. Woven into her account are details about her own life as a member of Zelenskyy's new Ukraine. Written with the sound of Russian bombs and exploding shells in the background, Mendel details life lived under Russian siege in 2022. She says goodbye to her fianéc who joins the front lines, like so many other Ukrainian men. Throughout this story of Zelenskyy, Ukraine, and its extraordinary people, Iuliia Mendel reminds us of the paramount importance of truth and human values, especially in these darkest of times."

The Fight of Our Lives

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Lauren Marie Fleming

Chasing Amy meets Heartstopper with a twist on the typical coming out story in debut author Lauren Marie Fleming’s romantic comedy.

Because Fat Girl

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Steve Cavanagh

Two ordinary women make a deadly pact to take revenge for each other after being pushed to the brink in this “unguessable and unputdownable” (Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author) psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Alfred Hitchcock. One dark evening on New York City’s Upper West Side, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realize they have much in common, including an intense desire for revenge against the men who destroyed their families. As they talk into the night, they come up with the perfect plan: if you kill for me, I’ll kill for you. In another part of the city, Ruth is home alone when the beautiful brownstone she shares with her husband, Scott, is invaded. She’s attacked by a man with piercing blue eyes, who disappears into the night. Will she ever be able to feel safe again while the blue-eyed stranger is out there? “Explosive, game-changing” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), and unpredictable, Kill for Me, Kill for You will keep you guessing until the final page.

Kill for Me, Kill for You

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Kate Fagan

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets First Lie Wins in this electric, voice-driven debut novel about an elusive bestselling author who decides to finally confess her true identity after years of hiding from her past. Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, she’s one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn’t really exist. She’s never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now. As a young adult, she and her best friend Amanda dreamed of escaping their difficult homes and moving to California to become movie stars. But the day before their grand adventure, a tragedy shattered their dreams and Cate has been on the run ever since, taking on different names and charting a new future. But after a shocking revelation, Cate understands that returning home is the only way she’ll be a whole person again.

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

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Keila Shaheen

Unlock the True You: the Must-Have Guide to Inner Healing and Authenticity

From "the new empress of self-help" (The Atlantic) Keila Shaheen, author of international bestseller The Shadow Work Journal and founder of Zenfulnote, an ultimate guidebook for anyone interested in shadow work--the practice of diving into the unexplored recesses of our psyches. TikTok sensation Keila Shaheen has made shadow work a daily practice for millions worldwide. But do we truly understand the potential of shadow work, not just for ourselves, but for our communities, our families, and society as a whole? On these pages, you'll go on a journey in which you will encounter the unacknowledged parts of yourself: the emotions, memories, associations, and impulses that reside in your personal shadow. You'll learn how to integrate them into your daily life in order to live as your best possible self. This journey requires steady inward attention and the guidance in The Book of Shadow Work will encourage and assist you. Based on interviews with expert mental health practitioners, insightful research, inspiring stories from shadow work journalers around the world, and Keila Shaheen's own personal journey, this is an accessible and profound manual on all things shadow work. Experience valuable inner healing with this essential resource, and discover: - How shadow work can connect you to your life's purpose. - How shadow work can help you find a supportive, aligned community. - How to navigate shadow work within important relationships. - How shadow work can help you discover hidden talents and realize your true potential. - How shadow work has manifested throughout history, and what it means for our collective future.

The Book of Shadow Work

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Beth Reekles

A ten-year high school reunion brings old secrets and new truths to light in this multi-POV romance from bestselling author Beth Reekles. Ten years after graduating, the class of 2014 are back at Tisdale Comprehensive for the reunion, packed into a school gym full of familiar faces--and plenty of new secrets. MOST LIKELY TO END UP TOGETHER - Shaun and Steph were each other's first love. Now, they're settled and planning the perfect wedding-- to other people. Could reconnecting spark a new romance? MOST LIKELY TO BECOME FAMOUS - Bryony was supposed to travel the world, rule the West End, have a dazzling career as a TV actress... Now, she's a drama teacher who's exaggerated her whole life on Instagram, and is desperate to save face. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED - Hayden was told he'd achieve great things, like be on the cover of TIME, win a Nobel prize... or, the accolade his daughters just awarded him: World's Best Dad. Is it too late for him to turn things around, and more importantly, does he even want to? MOST LIKELY TO KILL EACH OTHER - Ashleigh was an A+ student, and Ryan the star of the school rugby team. After years of putting each other down, they left school each convinced they would have the better life. Now, that old rivalry finds them drawn back together in a new, intoxicating way--one they're both determined to hide. With an evening of power cuts, fire alarms, sneaking off to explore classrooms in the dark, stolen kisses and heated fights--it's like they never left at all.

The Reunion

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Henry Drummond

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The Path to Love and Happiness--Original and Complete Also Includes Bonus Books by the Author

Discover the role of love in the Bible and in your own life! A Scottish evangelist and writer, Henry Drummond wrote a little sermon on love in 1874 that went on to sell thousands of copies and fascinate readers all over the world. Filled with thoughtful quotations and interpretations from the Bible, The Greatest Thing in the World is an insightful meditation on the role of love as the ultimate source of Christianity. Readers will be moved to reflect upon the way love appears in their own daily and spiritual lives. Henry Drummond has inspired generation upon generation with his wisdom—to this day, The Greatest Thing in the World is a balm for hearts everywhere, used for everything from wedding ceremonies to comforting those who grieve. Accept Drummond’s gentle wisdom into your heart, and discover for yourself what the greatest thing in the world truly is. This essential edition contains a faithful reproduction of the original and complete text, and includes bonus material by the author and an introduction by the publisher.

The Greatest Thing in the World

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Courtney Gould

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“A visceral, unflinching, and emotionally powerful horror novel...this is Gould at her most poignant and most electric.” –Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted when a group of troubled teens in a wilderness therapy program find themselves stranded in a forest full of monsters eager to take their place. Devin Green wakes in the middle of the night to find two men in her bedroom. No stranger to a fight, she calls to her foster parents for help, but it soon becomes clear this is a planned abduction—one everyone but Devin signed up for. She’s shoved in a van and driven deep into the Idaho woods, where she’s dropped off with a cohort of equally confused teens. Finally, two camp counselors inform them that they've all been enrolled in an experimental therapy program. If the campers can learn to change their self-destructive ways—and survive a fifty-days hike through the wilderness—they’ll come out the other side as better versions of themselves. Or so the counselors say. Devin is immediately determined to escape. She’s also determined to ignore Sheridan, the cruel-mouthed, lavender-haired bully who mocks every group exercise. But there’s something strange about these woods—inhuman faces appearing between the trees, visions of people who shouldn't be there flashing in the leaves—and when the campers wake up to find both counselors missing, therapy becomes the least of their problems. Stranded and left to fend for themselves, the teens quickly realize they’ll have to trust each other if they want to survive. But what lies in the woods may not be as dangerous as what the campers are hiding from each other—and if the monsters have their way, no one will leave the woods alive. Atmospheric and sharp, What the Woods Took is a poignant story of transformation that explores the price of becoming someone—or something—new. “Unsettling, raw, and absolutely terrifying. Gould tears open the tender, angry heart of teenage friendship and what happens when our loved ones fail us.” -Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She is a Haunting

What the Woods Took (Signed Bookplate)

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Rebecca Jenshak

From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak comes a brand-new YA romance series that follows Frost Lake High School's state champion soccer team. This book will include a special inside cover. After uprooting his life in Arizona to play for the prestigious Frost Lake soccer team in Michigan, cocky high school junior Austin is determined to crush this opportunity. But when he unknowingly makes a pass at the team captain's ex-girlfriend, he makes an immediate rival out of his new teammate. Claire has lived in Frost Lake her entire life, but after an injury last spring ended her figure skating dreams, she's done trying to live her perfectly scheduled life. And after breaking up with her soccer-captain boyfriend, she's done with sports, ready for a senior year of fun and flirting and every high school experience she's been missing out on. And she just might find it all with the cute new guy at the first back-to-school bonfire.

Stealing for Keeps

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Adams Media

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Words to Live (and Die) by from the Dutton Ranch

"The characters of Yellowstone don't mince words. And that's just the way fans like it. From John Dutton's sage advice to Beth's pointed barbs, the show's iconic lines and exchanges live on long after each episode ends. There's Work to Be Done. captures those famous-and infamous-quotes in a collection that'll brand any Yellowstone fan as a true diehard. With more than 75 quotes and stills from Seasons 1 through 5"--

There's Work to Be Done. (an Official Yellowstone Quote Book)

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Lex Taylor

Nathan Gurr

75 Cocktails to Enjoy after the Work's Done

"When it's time to pour one after a hard day's work, The Official Yellowstone Bar Book helps fans to relax like a Dutton. From the early watering holes along the Oregon Trail in 1883 to the Prohibition speakeasies of 1923 to the bars and campfires of Yellowstone and beyond, finding the right drink for the right moment has always been a part of frontier life. Now, fans can get inspired on how to do just that in the comfort of their own home. The Official Yellowstone Bar Book features recipes that reflect the characters and themes from the Yellowstone franchise-as well as the cowboy in all of us. Fans will find: -75 step-by-step recipes to pour, mix, and drink as if they were right there on the Dutton Ranch -Brief and insightful histories of the alcohols favored by the Dutton clan and their ranch hands-from Buffalo Trace to Coors Banquet -Full-color photos of the finished drinks and still from the shows It's the perfect collection for drinkers and drink-makers with a love for the brand. Whether you've been doing cowboy sh*t all day, or are just rewatching your favorite episodes, The Official Yellowstone Bar Book serves up the perfect reward"--

The Official Yellowstone Bar Book

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Tomi Adeyemi

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Instant New York Times Bestseller New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Buzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018 Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist YALSA William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Paste Magazine’s 30 Best YA Novels of 2018 Newsweek’s 61 Best Books from 2018 Boston Globe’s Best Children's Books of 2018 Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired fantasy Legacy of Orïsha series debut, and instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, Children of Blood and Bone conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir. They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise. Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy. "A phenomenon." —Entertainment Weekly “The epic I’ve been waiting for.” —New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu “You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic!” —New York Times-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton “The next big thing in literature and film.” —Ebony “One of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year.” —Teen Vogue This title has Common Core connections.

Children of Blood and Bone

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Katy James

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Keep calm and ride on... For fans of Elsie Silver and Hannah Grace comes a charmingly engaging story about tumbling down, falling in love and getting back into the saddle when it counts... Horse barn manager Bronwen Jones is just about at her wit's end. The barn is under new ownership, and things are going downhill fast. Now the situation is dire: bills are unpaid, they're low on feed and hay, and the mountain of manure is the stuff of nightmares. Which is when he arrives. Former show jumper Ian Kingston is an absolutely gorgeous wreck of a man with a deep scowl. He had the career she always dreamed of--until his most recent injury destroyed any hope of professional riding. Ian wants nothing to do with Bronwen, the responsibilities for horses or anything that reminds him of what he's lost. Only, Bronwen isn't about to let their resident Mr. Rochester off easy. Not when there are horses that need tending. And when a glorious but skittish stallion arrives, Bronwen and Ian are forced to work together--even as attraction crackles between them. Both must face the pile of crap that's keeping them from moving forward...and the outcome may be the greatest ride of their lives. From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don't miss any of these other fun titles... The Bookbinder's Guide to Love by Katherine Garbera The Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey Kennedy Manila Takes Manhattan by Carla de Guzman Fake Flame by Adele Buck

The Grump Whisperer

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Learning Curve (Signed bookplate)

Deanna Faison

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A Hidden Attractions Novel

Spring Break is about having fun-and a steamy friends with benefits relationship for Maddie and Cameron until they realize they might be falling in love. This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace's Icebreaker and Tessa Bailey's spicy rom-coms. What started as a game just got serious. Cameron's a hot NFL prospect, and a total player on and off the field. But his moves don't seem to work on Maddie. While she once crushed on him hard, that crush has since faded. She's got big plans of her own and they don't include him. Then Spring Break turns their plans, and their feelings, upside down. Maddie and Cameron start a steamy affair, sneaking around behind their families' backs. But there's one big problem: Maddie's WAY overprotective brother-who happens to be Cameron's BFF. Will Cam be able to admit he's got real feelings? Will Maddie ever be able to stand up to her brother and make her own decisions? One thing's for sure, their choices will change their life playbooks for good.

Playmaker

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Mike Bond

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Ukraine, Oil, and Nuclear War

The Doomsday clock is set at 90 seconds to Midnight. There's no time to lose. Mike Bond delivers the summer's must read thriller - our very survival depends on it. Nuclear war is coming. Can we stop it? Or is it already too late? On an October night, far out in the South China Sea, a diver sets explosive charges under a huge oil platform. On the platform above, geologist Liz Chaplin stands watching the Southern Cross sink beneath the waves. In New York, Ross Bullock, the CEO of Rawhide Energy and the platform's owner, states during a televised press conference that our country has made a fatal mistake in Ukraine and is headed for nuclear war. Immediately the White House, intelligence agencies, the media and financial world attack Rawhide for raising the specter of nuclear war and thus threatening the president's reelection. The action expands to Mongolia, Indonesia, Washington D.C., and Ukraine. The true perpetrator of these crimes becomes known - it is impossible, unbelievable, but true. Is the White House behind it? The president threatens nuclear war with Russia to distract voters from his fraudulent Ukraine and China deals and worsening polls. The Russians respond by increasing their nuclear readiness. But the president alone can decide to launch a nuclear war as he clings to the nuclear button. So begins CRUDE, Mike Bond's new super-thriller that takes us to the door of world annihilation and shows us what's inside. "Mike Bond is the master of the existential thriller" - BBC "One of America's best thriller writers" - CULTURE BUZZ "A master of the storytelling craft" - MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW "One of the 21st Century's most exciting authors" - WASHINGTON TIMES "Mike Bond is a masterful storyteller." - SACRAMENTO BEE "Mike Bond's books are a national treasure." -WVOX

Crude

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Elena Armas

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Josie Moore has given the opposite sex--and love--plenty of chances. Four exactly, if you count all her failed engagements, and five if you include the absentee father who kept her existence a secret until very recently. So when her father decides to announce his retirement with a splashy magazine piece about the family, Josie realizes her romantic history is a complicated PR issue.

The Fiance Dilemma

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Alyssa Cole

An arranged marriage leads to unexpected desire, in the first book of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Alyssa Cole's Runaway Royals series. When Shanti Mohapi weds the king of Njaza, her dream of becoming a queen finally comes true. But it's nothing like she imagined. Shanti and her husband may share an immediate and powerful attraction, but her subjects see her as an outsider, and everything she was taught about being the perfect wife goes disastrously wrong. A king must rule with an iron fist, and newly crowned King Sanyu was born perfectly fitted for the gauntlet, even if he wishes he weren't. He agrees to take a wife as is required of him, though he doesn't expect to actually fall in love. Even more vexing? His beguiling new queen seems to have the answers to his country's problems--except no one will listen to her. By day, they lead separate lives. By night, she wears the crown, and he bows to her demands in matters of politics and passion. When turmoil erupts in their kingdom and their marriage, Shanti goes on the run, and Sanyu must learn whether he has what it takes both to lead his people and to catch his queen.

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