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Blind Date with a Book

Blind Date with a Book

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Take a blind date with a book!

Let it be a surprise to you! You'll get either Flight of the Spark (Book 1 in the Outlawed Myth series) OR The Girl Who Broke the Dark (Book 1 in the Royal Mages series).  That's right, you won't know which one you'll get.

The premium paperback will be beautifully wrapped and will arrive with lots of surprise gifts.

Free shipping in the US. Only available in the US.

About Flight of the Spark

Winner of a Readers' Favorite Silver Medal

A dystopian realm. Magic amulets. And a girl who didn’t realize her questions could destroy it all.

Fifteen-year-old Iskra never questions the Prime Konamei’s rules or her own bland life. But when a supposedly savage Risker rescues her from a bandit attack, the encounter shatters everything she believes about Riskers and their magic amulets. Shocked by the revelation, she confides in her friend Tavda. When Tavda disappears after publicly questioning what they’ve been taught, Iskra blames herself.

Racked with guilt, Iskra sets out to discover the truth. She defies the law and secretly visits the Riskers. Quickly, she grows enchanted with their free and fearless lives—and the handsome and captivating Xico.

Kaberco, the village ruler, pressures her to cease all contact with the Riskers—or he’ll make her disappear. She persists, not knowing that her actions could fulfill an ancient prophecy that foretells the end of the realm—and possibly, her own life.

An epic fantasy in a dystopian setting, Flight of the Spark explores overcoming fear and the question of when to choose freedom over safety.

About The Girl Who Broke the Dark

Winner of a Literary Titan Book Award

Sometimes, breaking the curse is only the beginning…

Princess Eliana of Ymittos has long anticipated the day she gets to make the rules — and use her magic without fear of penalty. But until she ascends the throne, Eliana’s days are devoted to practicing diplomacy on inconsiderate guests and weighing the merits of her latest string of suitors.

Then, on her 18th birthday, Eliana’s parents reveal her true destiny: she alone must wake a sleeping prince from his hundred-year curse, deep in the monster-infested underworld of Malkh. Terrified, Eliana refuses. But the terms of the curse are clear: only the heir of Ymittos can break its spell. If she fails, the entire continent will be easy prey for the evil sorcerer Cetus.

Banished and stripped of his power a millennium ago, Cetus has lain dormant, rebuilding his strength and amassing his armies. Now, his carefully laid trap is about to spring destruction on the first realms in his path. Only Eliana stands in his way.

A Sleeping Beauty retelling with a deadly twist, The Girl Who Broke the Dark is the first volume of the Royal Mages series.

Here’s what readers are saying about Flight of the Spark:

“Devastatingly beautiful from start to finish.”

“Flight of the Spark left me completely enthralled.”

“Will fill you with magic you may have thought disappeared long ago.”

"A must read for all lovers of fantasy."

Here’s what readers are saying about The Girl Who Broke the Dark:

"This suspense thriller tied up in a fantasy novel is a must read." Amazon reviewer

"I enjoyed every minute of it!" BookBub Reviewer

 "A great read, really well written with great characters a thrilling page turner - I can't wait for the next installment." Goodreads Reviewer

"Loved it! Can't wait for the next one!"  Goodreads Reviewer

"The story has many twists and turns and will keep you up at night to read just one more chapter." Goodreads Reviewer

"Well written as always with genuinely interesting characters! Was very hard to put down and spent all day at work thinking about getting back to it. Cannot wait for the rest of this series!" Goodreads Reviewer

This product is a premium paperback novel comparable to paperbacks produced by the finest publishing houses in the industry.

 What people say:

"I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy fairytale retellings, fantasy, strong female main characters and wonderful story telling."  GoodReads reviewer

"A magnificent role reversal of the legendary Sleeping Beauty. I could easily lose myself in this book with characters you love to hate and characters you long to see succeed." Ronel Steyn for Readers' Favorite

To enjoy a sample of Flight of the Spark, click here.

    To enjoy a sample of The Girl Who Broke the Dark, click here.

    Take a chance on a blind date, and be surprised and delighted by the adventure you end up with. Just like a blind date, you won't know which book you'll get. But either way, you'll enjoy the magical adventure.

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