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Princess Aislynn has long dreamed about attending her Introduction Ball, about dancing with the handsome suitors her adviser has chosen for her, about meeting her true love and starting her happily ever after.

When the night of the ball finally arrives and Nerine Academy is awash with roses and royalty, Aislynn wants nothing more than to dance the night away, dutifully following the Path that has been laid out for her. She does not intend to stray.

But try as she might, Aislynn has never quite managed to control the magic that burns within her—magic brought on by wicked, terrible desires that threaten the Path she has vowed to take.

After all, it is wrong to want what you do not need. Isn''t it?

Burn is the thrilling companion to Elissa Sussman’s masterful and original fairy tale, Stray. This engaging and imaginative continuation of the original fairy tale begun in Stray will appeal to readers of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and fans of the musicals Wicked and Into the Woods.

After helping to rescue Princess Aislynn, Elanor has finally rejoined the rebel camp she calls home. Stolen from her parents at a young age and forced into service by the Wicked Queen, Elanor now wants nothing more than to see the queen removed from power. But Elanor has secrets, mistakes she’s spent years trying to forget, and the closer the rebels get to the throne, the harder it is for Elanor to keep her past hidden away. Booklist said of Stray, “Sussman delightfully mixes dystopian tension with retold fairy tales, and the result is something wholly original.” Includes a map.

''Delightful banter, hot romance and a love story that''s worthy of the big screen'' KATE SPENCER

Ten years later and she still has butterflies. But does he feel the same way?

''A pitch-perfect second chance romance with off-the-charts tension and chemistry'' Carley Fortune, New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After

From the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask comes an inspiring romance novel about honouring the past, living in the present, and loving for the future.Can you really find a once-in-a-lifetime love . . . twice?In her small Montana hometown, Lauren Parker has assumed a few different roles: teenage hellraiser; sister of superstar Gabe Parker; and most recently, tragically widowed single mother. She''s never cared much about labels or what people thought about her, but dealing with her grief has slowly revealed that she''s become adrift in her own life.Then she meets the devilishly handsome actor Ben Walsh on the set of her brother''s new movie. They have instant chemistry, and Lauren realizes that it has been far too long since someone has really and truly seen her. Her rebellious spirit spurs her to dive headfirst into her desire, but when a sexy encounter becomes something more, Lauren finds herself balancing old roles and new possibilities.There''s still plenty to contend with: her disapproving mother-in-law, the complications of Ben''s fame, and her daughter''s unpredictable moods. An unexpected fling seemed simple at the time - so when did everything with Ben get so complicated? And is there enough room in her life for the woman Lauren wants to be?Why readers LOVE Totally and Completely Fine . . . ''This is not just a love story - it''s a deeply moving, beautiful exploration of grief, love, and the complicated act of starting over'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I love this author so much . . . She always makes her characters relatable and down to earth despite their larger-than-life personas'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I LOVED THIS BOOK . . . [Sussman''s] portrayal of grief was both beautiful and heartbreakingly relatable . . . And those little glimpses of Gabe, Chani, and Ollie? Absolute gold'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Elissa is a master at blending humour and wit with deep feelings and swoony moments'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Funny and sad and sexy at the same time . . . Sussman''s best book yet!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A hilarious and beautiful look at finding love again'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Delightful! A really satisfying continuation of the story Elissa Sussman began in Funny You Should Ask'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Elissa Sussman''A pitch-perfect second chance romance with off-the-charts tension and chemistry'' CARLEY FORTUNE ''A breezy, addictive romance - I couldn''t put it down!'' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON''Delightful banter, hot romance and a love story that''s worthy of the big screen'' KATE SPENCER ''The angsty, sexy backstage romance of my dreams'' AVA WILDER''A beautiful, fun, heartfelt love story that I couldn''t put down'' MAURENE GOO

A former pop star finds herself back in the spotlight-along with an old flame from her past-in this friends-to-lovers meets enemies-to-lovers story from the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask, the sensational TikTok romance!

Then. Katee Rose is living the dream as America's number one pop star, caught in a whirlwind of sold-out concerts, screaming fans, and constant tabloid coverage. Everyone wants to know everything about her and her boyfriend, Ryan LaNeve, the hottest member of adored boy band CrushZone. Katee loves to perform but hates the impossible demands of stardom. Maybe that's why she finds herself in the arms of another CrushZone member, Cal Kirby. Quiet, serious Cal, who's always been a good friend to Katee, is suddenly Cal with the smoldering eyes and very good hands. One unforgettable night is all it takes to blow up Katee's relationship with Ryan, her career, her whole life. 

Now. Kathleen Rosenberg is okay with her ordinary existence and leaving her pop star image in the past. That is, until Cal Kirby shows up with the opportunity of her dreams-a starring role in the Broadway show he's directing and a chance to perform, the way she's always wanted. The two haven't spoken since the joint destruction of their careers, and each of them blames the other, making their reunion a tense battle of wits and egos. Kathleen reluctantly agrees to the musical, as long as she keeps her guard up around Cal. But rehearsals are long, those eyes still smolder, and those hands are still very good. Despite everything, Kathleen can't deny the chemistry between them. Is it ever a good idea to reignite old flames? Especially if you've been burned in the past?