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I will fight for those I love. The five kingdoms may have been saved, but the battle is far from won. Katerina Damaris finally takes her place on the throne, only to realize that the crown isn't what she thought it would be. Friends become kingdoms. Lovers become a liability. Secret promises are broken to protect the greater good. Caught in the middle of political circus, Katerina must choose between ruling her kingdom or following her heart. Alliances are strained, borders are tested, and whispers of an old enemy resurrected hang like a shadow over the realm.

Uncover two classic novels by one of the greatest writers of the 19th century. Inside this combo, you’ll find two incredible novels by Robert Louis Stevenson that have cemented him as a legendary author and continue to resonate with people to this very day. Both of these books have had an immense impact on the world of writing and our popular culture - and now you can discover why.

What happens when your friend signs you up to a dating site? You end up with a date, one who’s a little more than you expected. That’s what happens to Jill Henderson when her best friend Amanda Nolan signs her up with Eternal Mates, not understanding that it’s for immortals. All Jill wants is a man with whom she has something in common...a faithful and not too good-looking man...a man that isn’t too young or over the hill. What she gets is something a whole lot more and drop dead gorgeous to boot.

When the ship supposed to be taking them to safety ends up on hostile shores, Katerina and her friends find themselves in greater danger than ever. Caught in the clutches of an old foe, they must band together in a way they never thought possible, but is it already too late? The darkness creeps ever closer, trying to get in. Some battles must be fought with iron and flame, but how do you defeat an enemy you can't see? How do you fight back against the monsters that rage within? And when the dust clears, how much of you will be left?

When a swarm of monsters crashed out of the forest, Kiera thought it would be a struggle just to stay alive. But it's not enough to survive, one must also defend. And as fate would have it, there was an ever greater danger lurking in those trees. Old enemies surface and ancient grudges come to light, as a new player enters the field. One that could bring ruin to them all. One whose intentions are never quite what they seem. The newfound fellowship is shaken to the core, but as they are constantly reminded, time is not on their side.

When Katerina and her friends find themselves on the shores of a lost city, they race to reunite the amulet with the crown, only to discover they're not alone. Agents of the Red Knight haunt their every step, and as the darkness seeping across the land continues to spread, they're forced to resort to increasingly desperate measures. Time is running out. The curse can only be held back so long. And as hope begins to fade, the friends find themselves turning to the most unlikely of allies.

When Kiera's village was destroyed by a three-headed dragon, she thought her biggest problem was going to be getting people to believe her story. Little did she know, the dragon was going to be the least of her troubles... After finding the proof they needed in the charred remains of Cattaling, the three friends set out on a journey across the realm to find the answers that they seek.

When Evie and her friends take an unexpected turn, they find themselves face to face with the last person they ever imagined they'd find, the very witch who delivered the fateful prophecy all those years ago. Relief is short-lived as the woman provides more questions than answers, setting them each down a path of discovery, but there's no telling if they'll like what they find. Danger lurks behind every corner. A journey home becomes a matter of life or death. The Dunes await but chaos is already upon, ripping the very fabric of the realm.

When an unexpected visitor shows up from the past, Evie's world flips upside-down. A long kept secret is forced into the open, as the enemy they've been racing is finally given a name. Time is running out. But this quest isn't something they can do on their own. Can they unite what's left of the five kingdoms? Can they fulfill the prophecy and find the missing stone in time? Or has their adventure been doomed to fail from the start? Only time will tell…

When Evie Damaris' wedding is interrupted, the four kingdoms must rally together. But the army Kaleb Grey has gathered against them isn't as it seems. New friends are pitted against old foes, and with most of their own forces still leagues away from the High Kingdom, it seems as though the battle may be already lost. An unlikely proposition throws the fate of the realm out of balance, while a new set of players enters the field. The search for the stone reaches a turning point, but those wedding bells still chime in the distance.

When Jamie and Gabrielle fled halfway across the world just to escape his father, the last thing they wanted was a castle full of unexpected guests. But magic doesn't discriminate, and they aren't the only teenage fugitives living on the run. Now, with a whole group of people depending on him, the stakes are higher than ever and Jamie struggles to control his powers. Tensions mount and relationships are tested as unexpected secrets are brought to light. No corner of the world is remote enough to hide, and with Obtero circling ever closer, it's only a matter of time before they are discovered.

When Evie makes a fateful decision, the rest of the realm unites. But her own world is falling apart. Bound in a promise of marriage to a childhood friend, the princess must navigate the politics of the remaining kingdoms while dreaming of Asher and a simpler life on the road. Things are moving quickly, but there are darker powers at play. A delicate alliance is forming, the forces of good are rallying. But the fate of the kingdoms hangs upon nothing more than a ring.

When a crimson dragon rises from the ancient fortress, Evie and her friends think their luck is finally turning. Their enemy is strong, but not invincible. He is raising an army of darkness, but they have powerful allies to come to their aid. They are returning to their parents. Their parents will know what to do. If only things were so simple. A realm divided cannot stand, and it will take more than taking up the crown again to restore the five kingdoms. Sacrifices must be made, an impossible choice that shakes the friends to their very core.

After reaching the great tower of Wren and sending out their message, Kiera and her friends find themselves at a crossroads. War is coming, the armies are gathering, and for the first time since setting out from Farion, not everyone is on the same side. Spurred by the actions of his father, and a desperate need to protect Evander, Eden wrestles with his loyalties. The wolf is primed for battle, and Kiera finds herself at the center of a revolution she never intended to create. Caught between the pull of two stones, she begins to question things she'd always thought were certain.

Having escaped the clutch of the warlords and left the Tezerin Valley in flames behind them, Kiera and her friends make for the great tower of Wren. But the realm then discover on the journey, isn't the one they left behind. News has spread about the massacre that befell the dark army, about the fellowship of brave companions, about the girl who can shoot dragon fire from her hands.

When Evie and her friends set out to fulfill a long-awaited prophecy, they never thought their adventure would turn into a nightmare before their very eyes. Trapped in a cavern beneath the ground, they find themselves going up against a creature so twisted and terrible, they wouldn't have believed it was real. Their strength is tested, and friendships are strained. But, as they soon discover, the creature was the least of their problems.

When Kiera and her friends reach the hollow, they think they're finally going to get the answers they so desperately seek. How can they kill a dragon? How can they even find it? But instead of answers, they're left with riddles and even more questions. Instead of returning to civilization, instead of rallying more people to their side, the friends make a decision that sets them upon an even more dangerous quest than the one they were on before.

How time flies...When Evie and her friends find themselves trapped in the sorcerer's cave, they think all is lost. But rescue comes from the most unlikely of people. And with it comes the most terrible truth. With the five kingdoms divided and the realm on the verge of collapse, the prophecy is more urgent than ever. But the road is treacherous and the friends are on the other side of the realm. New alliances must be forged and friendships are tested as they set off to fulfill their destiny, only to find that the fates may have something different in store.

The brightest stars were too busy to notice a lonely child’s wish, and the result was magical for both the child and the Dim Star. Have you ever felt lonely? Have you ever wished on a star? What if your wish could come true, no matter where you were or how lonely you felt? The Dim Star shows how this wish is granted for children and adults alike. After contending with different stars showing different emotions, the Dim Star gets his big chance to make the listener’s wish come true.

At an auto da fe in 16th century Portugal, Diego Lopes was chained to a stake and a pyre was lit. Then, according to both Christian and Jewish witnesses, he mysteriously disappeared in front of thousands of astonished spectators. The only point of contention was that the Christians believed he was so evil that he was dragged body and soul directly to hell, while the Jews believed he was so righteous that he was taken body and soul up to heaven.