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When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives-and their hearts.

From internationally bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, The Courting of Bristol Keats is the first book in her debut adult fantasy series, filled with forbidden romance, deadly faerie curses and pulse-pounding action.This exclusive hardback edition features beautiful sprayed edges.'Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie' - Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken HeartAfter losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an “aunt” she has never heard of who promises she can help, Bristol reluctantly agrees to meet - and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive. Not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm — the one he is from.Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods, fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae king, Tyghan. But what she does not know is that he is the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father — dead or alive . . .A heart-wrenching love story that spans worlds and decades, The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson explores second chances — the ones we are denied, the ones we refuse to give, and the lines we cross that may never be forgiven.

'A tightly paced adventure full of knife-sharp romance' Stephanie Garber'A deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one - no one - is quite what they seem' Robin LaFeversIt can take years to mold a dream. It takes only a fraction of a second for it to be shattered.The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance.Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - secrets that may unravel her world - even as she feels herself falling in love.The first book in the twisted and fast-paced New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.TROPESRunaway princess 🏃👸Arranged marriage 💍Love triangle ❤️🔺Hidden identities READERS CAN'T GET OVER THE KISS OF DECEPTION:'This book is a triumph of its genre!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Imma need a mani after this book, because it sure was a nail bitter! Whoosh' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I got sucked in so quickly it was scary' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't believe I fell into the author's beautiful trap' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the first page, I was hooked!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller' STEPHANIE GARBER'Deeply satisfying' ROBIN LAFEVERS🍊 Vow of Thieves is the thrilling sequel to Dance of Thieves, set in the same world as Mary E. Pearson's New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles 🗡️Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them - the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last.But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.TROPESEnemies to lovers ⚔️💗Found family Forced proximity 🔒🤏Betrayals 🔪Forbidden love ❌💌Fake dating 💏READERS LOVE THIS NEW SERIES'That was INTENSE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wish it wasn't over' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Finished in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Story that stole my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautiful, suspenseful, and thoroughly delicious' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller' STEPHANIE GARBER'Deeply satisfying' ROBIN LAFEVERS🍊 A reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives, and their hearts, in a new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles 🗡️When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfil their own secret missions.TROPESEnemies to lovers ⚔️💗Found family Forced proximity 🔒🤏Betrayals 🔪Forbidden love ❌💌Fake dating 💏PRAISE FOR MARY E. PEARSON'MUST READ FOR ROMANCE FANTASY LOVERS' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It's a tale of love and survival' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The players and setting were a delight to get lost in' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Everyone needs something to hold onto, even if it’s a lie.Discover the stunning second book in the Bristol Keats fantasy duology, filled with swoon-worthy romantasy, faeries and non-stop action, from Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson.After Bristol nearly loses Tyghan to the monsters her mother unleashed, their love deepens to a whole new level. Together, Bristol and Tyghan work to understand and reconcile their differences, moving forward with their common goal of saving Elphame. But, when a daring rescue attempt turns disastrous and a beloved knight dies, Bristol is forced to confront the fact that her mother is more powerful than she could ever have imagined – and more dangerous, too.Meanwhile, Tyghan’s heart is laid bare when he re-encounters his betrayer, Kierus, and must wrestle with a new secret that throws everything he thought he knew about his past into question. Bristol is Elphame’s last chance for survival, but where do her loyalties truly lie? If she embraces the magic that has always been her birthright, she could become a monster just like her mother. Is she willing to risk losing the people she loves most if it means keeping them safe?‘Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie’ – Stephanie Garber, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken HeartREADERS LOVE THE LAST WISH OF BRISTOL KEATS . . .'A satisfying, heart-wrenching end for one of the most original romantasy reads of the last few years''I don’t think I have the words for how much I loved this book''Everything I didn’t know I needed in a fantasy romance . . . If you’re a fan of faeries, magic, and romance that’ll make your heart race, this one will pull you in from the first chapter'

The third and final book in the New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles.Lia has survived Venda - but so has a great evil bent on the destruction of Morrighan. And only Lia can stop it.With war on the horizon, Lia has no choice but to assume her role as First Daughter, as soldier - as leader. While she struggles to reach Morrighan and warn them, she finds herself at cross-purposes with Rafe and suspicious of Kaden, who has hunted her down.In this heart-stopping conclusion to the Remnant Chronicles trilogy, traitors must be rooted out, sacrifices must be made, and impossible odds must be overcome as the future of every kingdom hangs in the balance.

The thrilling, New York Times bestselling sequel to The Kiss of Deception.Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, Lia's erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komizar that she has the gift, and the Komizar's interest in Lia is greater than anyone could have foreseen.Meanwhile, nothing is straightforward: there's Rafe, who lied to Lia but has sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom Lia always believed to be barbarians.Now that she lives among them, however, she realizes that may be far from the truth. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her sense of self, Lia must make powerful choices that will affect her country . . . and her own destiny.The Heart of Betrayal drives up the stakes and the romance, and will leave readers desperate to read book three in the Remnant Chronicles, The Beauty of Darkness.'It's rare that the second book in a series is as good - or perhaps better - than the first, but that's the case here' Booklist, starred review, for The Heart of Betrayal'A heart-pounding sequel that fantasy fans will appreciate' School Library Journal

Unlock a world of dangerous fae, dark secrets and addictive romance . . .From the Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, The Courting of Bristol Keats is the first book in her debut adult fantasy series, filled with forbidden romance, deadly faerie curses and pulse-pounding action.‘Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie‘ – Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken HeartAfter losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an 'aunt' she has never heard of, who promises to help, Bristol reluctantly agrees to meet her – and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie.Her father might even still be alive. Not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures and taken to another realm – the one he is from. Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods, fae and monsters.Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, Bristol makes a deadly bargain with the fae king, Tyghan. But what she does not know is that he is the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father – dead or alive . . .Continue the epic romantasy series with The Last Wish of Bristol Keats.

From internationally bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, The Courting of Bristol Keats is the first book in her debut adult fantasy series, filled with forbidden romance, deadly faerie curses and pulse-pounding action.‘Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie‘ – Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken HeartAfter losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an 'aunt' she has never heard of, who promises to help, Bristol reluctantly agrees to meet her – and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Her father might even still be alive. Not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures and taken to another realm – the one he is from.Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods, fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae king, Tyghan. But what she does not know is that he is the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father – dead or alive . . .A heart-wrenching love story that spans worlds and decades, The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson explores second chances – the ones we are denied and the ones we refuse to give – and the lines we cross that may never be forgiven.

‘Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of faerie‘ – Stephanie Garber, bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken HeartUnlock a world of dangerous fae, dark secrets and addictive romance . . .After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an 'aunt' she has never heard of, who promises to help, Bristol reluctantly agrees to meet her – and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie.Her father might even still be alive. Not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures and taken to another realm – the one he is from. Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods, fae and monsters.Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, Bristol makes a deadly bargain with the fae king, Tyghan. But what she does not know is that he is the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father – dead or alive . . .A heart-wrenching love story that spans worlds and decades, The Courting of Bristol Keats explores second chances – the ones we are denied and the ones we refuse to give – and the lines we cross that may never be forgiven.From the Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, this is the first book in her debut adult fantasy series. The series continues with The Last Wish of Bristol Keats.‘Jaw-dropping’ – Cosmopolitan***Fans have fallen in love with Bristol Keats . . .‘It gripped me from the start and enchanted me throughout’‘I’m obsessed and this story is living rent free in my head’‘The romance had me kicking and blushing’‘The banter was top-notch and certain twists had me yelling’‘You’re gonna want to read this ASAP!!!!’

Everyone needs something to hold onto, even if it’s a lie.Discover the stunning second book in the Bristol Keats fantasy duology, filled with swoon-worthy romantasy, faeries and non-stop action, from Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson.After Bristol nearly loses Tyghan to the monsters her mother unleashed, their love deepens to a whole new level. Together, Bristol and Tyghan work to understand and reconcile their differences, moving forward with their common goal of saving Elphame. But, when a daring rescue attempt turns disastrous and a beloved knight dies, Bristol is forced to confront the fact that her mother is more powerful than she could ever have imagined – and more dangerous, too.Meanwhile, Tyghan’s heart is laid bare when he re-encounters his betrayer, Kierus, and must wrestle with a new secret that throws everything he thought he knew about his past into question. Bristol is Elphame’s last chance for survival, but where do her loyalties truly lie? If she embraces the magic that has always been her birthright, she could become a monster just like her mother. Is she willing to risk losing the people she loves most if it means keeping them safe?‘Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie’ – Stephanie Garber, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken HeartREADERS LOVE THE LAST WISH OF BRISTOL KEATS . . .'A satisfying, heart-wrenching end for one of the most original romantasy reads of the last few years''I don’t think I have the words for how much I loved this book''Everything I didn’t know I needed in a fantasy romance . . . If you’re a fan of faeries, magic, and romance that’ll make your heart race, this one will pull you in from the first chapter'

Everyone needs something to hold onto, even if it’s a lie.Discover the stunning second book in the Bristol Keats fantasy duology, filled with swoon-worthy romantasy, faeries and non-stop action, from Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson.After Bristol nearly loses Tyghan to the monsters her mother unleashed, their love deepens to a whole new level. Together, Bristol and Tyghan work to understand and reconcile their differences, moving forward with their common goal of saving Elphame. But, when a daring rescue attempt turns disastrous and a beloved knight dies, Bristol is forced to confront the fact that her mother is more powerful than she could ever have imagined – and more dangerous, too.Meanwhile, Tyghan’s heart is laid bare when he re-encounters his betrayer, Kierus, and must wrestle with a new secret that throws everything he thought he knew about his past into question. Bristol is Elphame’s last chance for survival, but where do her loyalties truly lie? If she embraces the magic that has always been her birthright, she could become a monster just like her mother. Is she willing to risk losing the people she loves most if it means keeping them safe?‘Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie’ – Stephanie Garber, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken HeartREADERS LOVE THE LAST WISH OF BRISTOL KEATS . . .'A satisfying, heart-wrenching end for one of the most original romantasy reads of the last few years''I don’t think I have the words for how much I loved this book''Everything I didn’t know I needed in a fantasy romance . . . If you’re a fan of faeries, magic, and romance that’ll make your heart race, this one will pull you in from the first chapter'

Discover the stunning second book in the Bristol Keats fantasy duology, filled with swoon-worthy romantasy, faeries and non-stop action, from Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson.Everyone needs something to hold onto, even if it’s a lie.After Bristol nearly loses King Tyghan to the monsters her mother unleashed, the couple’s love deepens to a whole new level. But, when a beloved knight dies, Bristol is forced to confront the fact that her mother is more powerful than she could ever have imagined – and more dangerous, too.Meanwhile, Tyghan’s heart is laid bare when he re-encounters his betrayer and former best friend – Bristol’s father – and must wrestle with a new secret that throws into question everything he thought he knew about his past. Bristol is the kingdom’s last chance for survival, but where do her loyalties truly lie? If she fully embraces the magic that has always been her birthright, she could become a monster herself. Is she willing to risk losing the people she loves most if it means keeping them safe?‘Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of faerie’ Stephanie Garber, number one New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken HeartREADERS LOVE THE LAST WISH OF BRISTOL KEATS . . .'A satisfying, heart-wrenching end for one of the most original romantasy reads of the past few years''I don’t think I have the words for how much I loved this book''Everything I didn’t know I needed in a fantasy romance . . . If you’re a fan of faeries, magic and romance that’ll make your heart race, this one will pull you in from the first chapter'

In a society steeped in tradition, Princess Lia's life follows a preordained course. As First Daughter, she is expected to have the revered gift of sight - but she doesn't - and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighbouring kingdom - to a prince she has never met. On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deception abounds, and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - even as she finds herself falling in love.