{"title":"A Verry Merry Book Crawl","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pre-order-courting-death-desire-signed-paperback","title":"Courting Death \u0026 Desire by CB Woods | A Courts Between Story | Signed Print Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigned copy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cbwoods.net\/chapter-previews\/cdd\" title=\"Courting Death \u0026amp; Desire Preview\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead a preview of Courting Death \u0026amp; Desire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunar princess Lunelle Aurellis has spent thirty years adhering to the expectations of the crown—a role she willingly takes on as she prepares to ascend to the Lunar throne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs court alliances shift and whispers of war grow louder, the Plutonian Court finds itself ousted by the Solar King and at the mercy of the Inner Courts and their Lunar leadership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt her mother’s insistence, Lunelle leaves home for the first time and joins the regents of the Inner Courts in the Plutonian Court to discuss what their prince, Arcas, has to offer. Unfortunately for his ego, Lunelle finds him lackluster at best, but like any good leader, she’s happy to bite her tongue and play the game for the sake of her court. Luckily, her sister’s fiancé, the Mercurian king, is easy enough to confide in and seems willing to help guide the foolish prince toward wiser choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, Lunelle isn’t sure the same could be said for her as she clings to her rapidly fading resolve to put her politics before her own desires. Tensions abound both in and outside of the Plutonian palace walls, where Nova Rebels aim to take advantage of the regal presence and convince as many monarchs to join the revolution against the gods themselves as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunelle finds herself caught between doing what she’s told and doing what she desperately wants as her eye is drawn to new, unexpected places. Out of her element and far from her trusted sister’s confidence, Lunelle must carve her own path and decide if content will ever be enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllegiances will forge and fall apart, often in the same breath, as she explores what her innermost desires can teach her about the benefits of usurping tradition and expectation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourting Death \u0026amp; Desire is the first installment of The Living Courts, a series of interconnected standalones following the side plots that thicken during the events of its sister series, The Courts Between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow Astra’s older sister, Lunelle, on this steamy, why choose adventure through the Plutonian Court as she navigates forbidden love and confronts the god of death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emrae Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44872886485036,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Hardcover","offer_id":44872886517804,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/4902\/6604\/files\/CarouselMaker_ImageSplitter_1_73c1da08-17b7-4039-a1a6-880a40378557.png?v=1777857334"},{"product_id":"rift-classic-signed-paperback","title":"Rift by CB Woods | The Courts Between Book One | Signed Print Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cbwoods.net\/chapter-previews\/rift\" title=\"Rift Chapter One\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead a preview of Rift\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ties that bind often break us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo few understand how the weight of a crown breaks your neck and straightens your spine the way Lunar demi-goddess Astra does.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe dreams of a world where title and rank mean nothing—a dangerous thought for someone a heartbeat away from the Lunar Throne. 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Astra must unearth long-buried family betrayals and embrace a legacy she’s always sworn she never wanted to keep the people she loves safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy romantic fantasy readers will love Rift:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnemies-to-lovers romance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astra and Lux’s entanglement burns slowly with plenty of banter and yearning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFated mates with a twist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mysterious golden Tethers tie fates together, but often cause more pain than pleasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelestial world-building:\u003c\/strong\u003e From moonlit forests to glittering crystal towers, immerse yourself in the lush landscapes of the Lunar and Mercurian Courts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-stakes drama:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for readers who love political intrigue, characters in impossible situations, and hidden truths waiting to unravel entire courts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emrae Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44872871444524,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Hardcover","offer_id":44872871477292,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/4902\/6604\/files\/CarouselMaker_ImageSplitter_1_71c327a4-b431-4114-b7b9-1a94823bc32f.png?v=1777855706"}],"url":"https:\/\/reademrae.com\/collections\/event.oembed","provider":"Emrae Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}