J.T. Geissinger + Naima Simone | Blackthorn & Huntsman

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ABOUT THE EVENTTickets required for each individual attendee. There are three ticket options:<ul><li>Event Entry + hardcover copy of BLACKTHORN</li><li>Event Entry + paperback copy of HUNTSMAN</li><li>EVENT ENTRY + both books (one copy of BLACKTORN and one copy of HUNTSMAN)</li></ul>J.T. and Naima will be in conversation and will sign books after the program.All live author events are subject to change. More information about our events can be found <a href="https://quailridgebooks.com/eventsfaq" title="https://quailridgebooks.com/eventsfaq" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

ABOUT THE BOOKSBLACKTHORNFrom the diabolical mind of New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger comes a scorching new enemies-to-lovers romance filled with explosive secrets, nail-biting, gothic suspense, and the dangerous lure of dark magic.DELUXE EDITION--a deluxe hardback edition featuring stenciled edges, a foil case stamp, exclusive endpapers, and a detailed map.You never forget your first love. Especially when he’s also your worst nightmare.Twelve years ago, Maven Blackthorn fled her small hometown, leaving behind the wreckage of her mother’s suspicious death. But now, drawn back for her grandmother’s funeral, Maven steps onto Blackthorn soil once more, only to find herself thrust into a fresh nightmare: her grandmother’s body has vanished.The Blackthorns immediately suspect the Crofts—the ruthless titans of Croft Pharmaceuticals, whose bitter blood feud with the Blackthorns has spanned generations. But when Maven comes face-to-face with Ronan Croft, the son of her mother’s suspected killer and the only man she ever loved, she discovers the forbidden passion they once shared is as alive—and dangerous—as ever.As long-buried family secrets claw their way to the surface, betrayal lurks behind every whisper, and old vendettas ignite anew. The deeper Maven digs for answers, the more treacherous the game becomes. And the one man she can never seem to escape is hiding a truth that could burn their whole world down.In a town where the dead won’t stay buried, is love salvation…or the deadliest game of allBlackthorn is a page-turning gothic romance with darker themes and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book. HUNTSMANWelcome to the dark world of The Hunted Kingdom where the daughters of modern-day mob families are reimagined fairytale princesses like you’ve never seen before. In Huntsman, family is power... and power is everything.Nine years ago, my aunt took everything from me.My world. My throne. My mother.I’ve bided my time since then, serving under her in the Mwuaji crime family, but she’s crossed another line. She put a price on my head, sending the legendary assassin the Huntsman, Malachi Bowden, after me.The Huntsman’s never failed a contract before, but I know everything there is to know about him. It’s finally time for me to take my revenge and finish the war my aunt started.The Huntsman might be my death. But Malachi Bowden?He’s my weakness.

ABOUT THE AUTHORSJ.T. GEISSINGER is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of thirty-five novels and novellas. Ranging from funny, feisty romcoms to intense erotic thrillers, her books have sold over twenty million copies worldwide and been translated into more than two dozen languages. She is a three-time finalist in both contemporary and paranormal romance for the RITA® Award, the highest distinction in romance fiction from the Romance Writers of America®. She is also a recipient of the Prism Award for Best First Book, the Golden Quill Award for Best Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, and the HOLT Medallion for Best Erotic Romance. NAIMA SIMONE loves writing sizzling romances with heart, a touch of humor and snark. Her books have been featured in The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly, and described as balancing “crackling, electric love scenes with exquisitely rendered characters caught in emotional turmoil.” She is wife to Superman, or his non-Kryptonian, less bullet proof equivalent, and mother to the most awesome kids ever. They all live in perfect, sometimes domestically-challenged bliss in the southern United States.

J.T. Geissinger + Naima Simone | Blackthorn & Huntsman

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