{"product_id":"capture-the-crown-isbn-9780063023031","title":"Capture the Crown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Jennifer Estep returns to her Crown of\u003cbr\u003eShards world with an all-new trilogy and a bold new heroine who protects her\u003cbr\u003ekingdom from magic, murder, and mayhem by moonlighting as a spy. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemma Ripley has a reputation for being a pampered princess\u003cbr\u003ewho is more interested in pretty gowns, sparkling jewelry, and other frivolous\u003cbr\u003ethings than learning how to rule the kingdom of Andvari. But her carefully\u003cbr\u003ecrafted persona is just an act to hide the fact that Gemma is a powerful mind\u003cbr\u003emagier—and a spy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemma is undercover, trying to figure out who is stealing\u003cbr\u003elarge amounts of tearstone from one of the Ripley royal mines when she\u003cbr\u003eencounters Prince Leonidas Morricone of Morta—her mortal enemy. Gemma tries to\u003cbr\u003esteer clear of the handsome prince, but when she finds herself behind enemy\u003cbr\u003elines, she reluctantly joins forces with Leo. Also coming to Gemma’s aid is\u003cbr\u003eGrimley, her beloved gargoyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the fact that Andvari and Morta are old, bitter\u003cbr\u003eenemies, a dangerous attraction sparks between Gemma and Leo. Further\u003cbr\u003ecomplicating matters is Leo’s murderous family, especially Queen Maeven\u003cbr\u003eMorricone, the mastermind behind the infamous Seven Spire massacre. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe closer Gemma gets to the stolen tearstone, the more deadly\u003cbr\u003eplots she uncovers. Everyone is trying to capture the crown, but only one queen\u003cbr\u003ecan sit on the throne … \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eCrush the King \u003c\/em\u003eis a truly epic climax to a fantastic trilogy. With glittering pageantry, lethal magic, and political conniving among warring kingdoms, the story kept me rapt with anticipation—and the truly glorious ending satisfied in style. The Crown of Shards is an action-packed, magical ride, and I loved seeing Everleigh grow from a hunted girl to a confident queen. Love live the Winter Queen!”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffe Kennedy, RITA® Award–winning author of The Orchid Throne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Estep has crafted another winner...this addicting series remains a fun thrill a minute and is highly recommended.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Crush the King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Estep knows how to create strong and relatable fantasy female leads. Evie’s rise into her power in deeds and magic is a fabulous, inspiring read. Solid writing, bold characters, and action-filled sequences create an exciting finish for this trilogy.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal on Crush the King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hold onto your hearts, fantasy romance lovers! Because you’re going to lose them to the deliciously smexy new bad boy prince in Capture the Crown. Jennifer Estep has outdone herself in penning my new favorite book of hers. Prince Leonidas is everything I could ask for—and Princess Gemma as a spy in a deadly waltz with him had me devouring the pages.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffe Kennedy, award-winning author of the Forgotten Empires, Heirs of Magic and Bonds of Magic romantic fantasy series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gemma Ripley is my favorite kind of heroine—smart, courageous, fierce, spirited, flawed, and full of heart. The Gargoyle Queen will capture yours!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pretty princess + dangerous spy, that's Gemma Ripley. She does both with equal panache. Tracking a missing batch of magical tearstone leads Gemma into the heart of a hostile kingdom, the presence of a mortal enemy, and heart-pounding danger. This is action at its finest.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Betrayal put Everleigh Blair on the throne and treachery threatens to take her off. But Queen Everleigh survives the dangerous and vindictive courtly world and emerges a true Winter Queen - this is a gripping tale of one woman's survival and triumph.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia London, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Princess Plan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eKill the Queen\u003c\/em\u003e is the definition of epic fantasy:  exciting, original, and filled with characters who jump off the page. Jennifer Estep enters the arena and takes no prisoners. Long live the Winter Queen.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIlona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jennifer Estep’s Kill the Queen is the fierce, feminist kick-off of a great new fantasy series... a sweeping, addictive adventure with a tiny hint of romance that will leave readers clamoring for more of this universe as soon as they reach the last page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCulturess.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jennifer Estep’s Crown of Shards series is a fantasy lover’s thrill ride. Stunning magic, epic battles, masterful political plays, strong friendships, shocking twists, a touch of romance, and enemies to absolutely hate while others surprise you make this story unputdownable and one for the keeper shelf. Estep gives us a heroine to root for, whose bravery and cunning set her apart and whose compassion and loyalty will keep readers turning the pages to see what this remarkable leader will do next. Everleigh Blair isn’t only a Winter Queen; she’s an avalanche.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of the Kingmaker Chronicles series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kill the Queen rocked my world! With court intrigue, a cast of fantastic characters, epic political sweep, and a slow-burn romance to die for, this book had me rapt. I only regret I devoured it so fast. And that I didn’t write it. More please!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffe Kennedy, RITA® Award winning author of The Pages of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889510379749,"sku":"NP9780063023031","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063023031.jpg?v=1730231403","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/capture-the-crown-isbn-9780063023031","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}