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Defy the Dusk by Danielle L. Jensen the love story pick Defy the Dusk by Danielle L. Jensensigned by the authorTyann saysThis is like Mad Max meets Snowpiercer.Dystopian fantasyStrong FMCBroody enemies to lovers$36.00 See the pick we hold it for release day

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Defy the Dusk by Danielle L. Jensen

by Danielle L. Jensen
Dystopian fantasyStrong FMCBroody enemies to lovers
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Enemies to lovers Daggermouth DeluxeH M Wolfe
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Destroyer by Meg Smitherman

Our first After Dark edition: a deluxe collector's hardcover of book one in Meg's dark fantasy duet, with original art by Kasia Jasmina. Illustrated dust jacket with gold foil, sprayed edges, illustrated endpapers and character art inside.

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