{"product_id":"9781488079177","title":"Heart of Crystal","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Emperor's Arrow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnveloping Shadows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e comes the tale of a young woman who brings an entire kingdom to its knees in order to save her family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEver since her family was kidnapped, Azara, a woman of fire mage stock, has survived with a warrior's will and the hope of one day finding them. Whispers of their fate have finally led her to the Empire, where her brother and sister are now prized possessions of His Celestial Majesty's court. Unable to immediately negotiate their freedom, Azara reluctantly agrees to the Emperor's suggestion: accompany his devoted magus Jin across their rival's border in search of other fire mages while her siblings remain in the Emperor's hands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePosing as married tea merchants, Azara and Jin's masquerade begins. For a fierce young woman devoted to a heartening cause, and a man beholden to his duties, it's an uneasy alliance—but one that quickly turns passionate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's also a dangerous proposition, for although the attraction between Jin and Azara is real, both the Emperor and Azara have ulterior motives. It's only when Azara explores her unique powers and puts her faith in Jin that their fight for family—and for their very destiny—can succeed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is approximately 96,000 words \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarina Press Romance Promise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA\/HFN. It's a promise!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Carina Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47178245112048,"sku":"9781488079177","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781488079177_p0.jpg?v=1769894742","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781488079177","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}