{"product_id":"mage-bride-9798869397317","title":"Mage Bride","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe's a powerful mage. He's a hardened warrior. It will take them both to slay a monster.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhera is a protector.\u003c\/strong\u003e As one of the water mages from the esteemed Academy of Mages who maintains law and order, she's known for being clever and resourceful, if a touch overzealous. But faced with a deadly foe, Phera makes a costly mistake. Blood magic is forbidden, no matter the outcome. She's brought to trial and offered a choice: give up magic or venture into the perilous lands of the ice warriors to aid them on a quest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout hesitation, she chooses the quest, only to discover she's not meant to act as merely a protector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe's intended to be an ice lord's bride.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last thing Lord Rhyme wants is a bride, and certainly not a treacherous mage. There's a reason they were outlawed from the ice lands, after all. But Rhyme has a demon to fight. The women of his clan have gone missing, and it appears the only way to win them back is by offering a sacrifice: a mage bride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhyme wants no part of the deception. But he can't turn his back on his clan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurdened with secrets and their mutual distrust, Phera and Rhyme must put aside their differences-and their budding attraction toward one another-to find the missing women.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe truth they uncover is far darker than either could have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis standalone romantasy is perfect for readers in search of a fast-paced, epic adventure with swoony romance, intriguing mystery, loyal friendships and unique magic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Angela J. Ford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/11\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798869397317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.72d","brand":"Angela J. Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315090485429,"sku":"9798869397317","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_bcf1ef10-bc5b-4bda-a650-554f9788ad7d.jpg?v=1718720151","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mage-bride-9798869397317","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}