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In this sweeping romantic fantasy, a dangerous deal binds a young jeweler''s apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King in a marriage of convenience, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart ! The Serpent King has come to find his bride, and with his arrival festivities sweep through the city. Inside and outside the Rose Palace await women from across the six kingdoms determined to become his new bride-to-be--all except for eighteen-year-old Saphira. After escaping life as a palace ward under the cruel djinn Lady Incarnadine, Saphira now works as the apprentice to the unscrupulous jewelsmith Galen. Out of fear of being discovered, she hides her rare gift for harnessing the magic in gemstones and lets Galen take credit for her craft. But when Galen makes a boast that ruffles the court, Lady Incarnadine punishes him with an impossible task--one that threatens to drag Saphira back into Incarnadine''s grasp. Desperate to avoid this fate, Saphira strikes a dangerous deal with Rane, the enigmatic huntsman sent by the Serpent King to find the best jewelsmith in the empire. Rane promises that if Saphira crafts a mysterious piece for his master, the Serpent King will grant her a new identity and freedom. But when their plans go awry and the only way out is to marry the Serpent King, Saphira becomes entangled in the dangerous affairs of kingdoms and empires--caught between the cunning, handsome Rane and her cold, serpentine husband.
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"An exquisite jewel of a book." - Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"A stunning journey with unique magic, irresistible love interests, and a poignant struggle. Readers will devour this adventure with its fairytale energy and lush world." - Lexi Ryan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of These Hollow Vows
"A story as multifaceted and compelling as any necklace its clever jewelsmith crafts, Embrace the Serpent will keep the reader eagerly chasing after Saphira and her Serpent King until the last page." - Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter
"A seductive, jewel-studded escape into a world of deception, power, and romance."- - Dinesh Thiru, author of Into the Sunken City
"An enchanting tale that must not be missed. Beautifully written, with luscious prose, a sweeping love story, and adventure at every turn." - Angela Montoya, author of Sinner's Isle and A Cruel Thirst
"Colorful and romantic fantasy." - Kirkus Reviews
"Complex feelings and an intriguing way of looking at magic." - Booklist
"A wild, intricate, romantic fantasy." - The Guardian
"Dark, intense and mysterious." - People
