BOOK ONE
DEFY THE NIGHT
In the Wilds of Kandala, apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade has been watching people suffer for too long. A mysterious sickness is ravaging the land and the cure, Moonflower Elixir, is only available for the wealthy. So every night, she defies the royal edicts and sneaks out, stealing Moonflower petals and leaving the elixir for those in need.
In the palace of Kandala, Prince Corrick serves as the King's Justice, meting out vicious punishments and striking fear into the hearts of agitators and outlaws. Corrick knows he must play this role convincingly--with a shortage of elixir and threats of rebellion looming ever closer, the King's grip on power is tenuous at best, and Corrick knows his brother is the kingdom's best hope for survival.
But when an act of unspeakable cruelty brings the royal and the outlaw face to face, the natural enemies are faced with an impossible choice--and a surprising spark. Will they follow their instincts to destroy each other? Or will they save the kingdom together . . . and let that spark ignite?
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BOOK TWO
What will they sacrifice to save their kingdom?
Their honor?
Their love?
Their lives?
Tessa Cade has gone from masked outlaw to palace advisor, but even with her newfound power, she can't stop the sickness still raging. And the kingdom's supply of Moonflower elixir dwindles all the while. Prince Corrick is trying to find a new way to lead, but it isn't easy to repair the rift between the royals and the people--or the one growing between himself and Tessa.
When an emissary from a neighboring kingdom arrives with an intriguing offer, Tessa and Corrick set out on an uncertain journey to find a new source of the lifesaving elixir. But with tensions brewing on deck and the sea swirling below, Tessa and Corrick must decide who they can trust--including each other. But they're shocked to discover that a craven betrayal may be much closer than they think . . .
DEFEND THE DAWN
BOOK THREE
DESTROY THE DAY
Left for dead, but desperate to survive … they have one last chance to save their kingdom.
Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he’s desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully.
An island away, Tessa Cade is heartbroken and angry. Grieving Corrick, and unsure how to find a way back to Kandala, she doesn’t know who to trust. Until Rian—the man she trusts least—makes an offer: aid in a plot to finally oust Oren Crane and see what the future holds …
Meanwhile in Kandala, Harristan is dethroned and on the run. He’s struggling to unite the rebels in his fractured kingdom, but he finds support—and maybe more—in unexpected places.
Can Harristan be the king his people need? Can Corrick and Tessa find their way back to each other? As outside threats loom and the fires of revolution burn from within, time is running out to save their kingdom.
THE THRILLING FINALE TO THE DEFY THE NIGHT SERIES
DISCOVER THE WORLD and…
DEFY THE NIGHT
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“Brigid Kemmerer has woven her compelling heroine into a kinetic tale of the tension between duty, love and trust.”
– Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours
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“A captivating combination of thrilling adventure, swoon-worthy romance, and royal intrigue, Defy the Night is everything I crave in a fantasy romance.”
– Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary
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“Defy the Night is a twisty, edge-of-your-seat fantasy that has it all — outlaws, court intrigue, rebellions, and romance. Addicting from page 1!”
– Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash
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“Immersive and engaging, DEFY THE NIGHT is a romantic epic that blends magic and politics with a deft hand.”
– Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fable
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“A breathtaking, tender, and fiercely page-turning story, DEFY THE NIGHT has left me thinking and questioning, which is the best thing any book can do.”
– Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles
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“A high stakes fantasy with heart and originality. Kemmerer is a master of nuance and political intrigue, and readers will fall in love with her characters while they race through the pages.”
– Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes
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“Defy the Night has everything you want in a story: a complex, dangerous world where anyone could be your enemy, a tortured hero, and my personal favorite: plenty of kissing. This book is unputdownable."
– Isabel Ibañez, author of Woven In Moonlight, a William C. Morris award finalis