Cold Iron Heart

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How far would you go to escape fate
In this prequel to the international bestselling Wicked Lovely series (over a million copies sold), the Faery Courts collide a century before the mortals in Wicked Lovely are born.

Thelma Foy, a jeweler with the Second Sight in iron-bedecked 1890s New Orleans, wasnt expecting to be caught in a faery conflict. Tam can see through the glamours faeries wear to hide themselves from mortals, but if her secret were revealed, the fey would steal her eyes, her life, or her freedom. So, Tam doesnt respond when they trail thorn-crusted fingertips through her hair at the French Market or when the Dark King sings along with her in the bayou. But when the Dark King, Irial, rescues her, Tam must confront everything she thought she knew about faeries, men, and love.

Too soon, New Orleans is filling with faeries who are looking for her, and Irial is the only one who can keep her safe. Unbeknownst to Tam, she is the prize in a centuries-old fight between Summer Court and Winter Court. To protect her, Irial must risk a war he cant win or surrender the first mortal woman he's loved.

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'Set against the lush backdrop of 1890s New Orleans, Marrs spellbinding prequel to the Wicked Lovely urban fantasy series invites readers back into the world of the fae The resulting conflict delivers all the magic, intrigue, and romance that Marrs fans expect. Readers will be pleased' Publishers Weekly

'Melissa Marr masterfully rises to challenge of writing a prequel by both expanding on the mythology of the original series while telling a story that exists wholly on its own. Fans of the series will inhale this delicious glimpse into Irials past.' John McDougall, Murder by the Book, Houston TX.

'What a delight to discover how much I loved being back in the Wicked Lovely world, discovering details about beloved characters that made me want to race back for a series reread. This is Irial's story set in 1890s New Orleans, brimming with faerie court drama and steamy romance. Can we, and should we, outrun fate And if so, are we prepared for the consequences I could not put it down.' Angela Mann, Keplers Books, Menlo Park, CA.

Author Bio

Melissa Marr was voted in high school the most likely to end up in jail. Instead, she went to graduate school, worked in a bar, became a teacher and did a lot of writing. Her novels Wicked Lovely, Ink Exchange, Fragile Eternity and Radiant Shadows, Darkest Mercy and Faery Tales and Nightmares are published by HarperCollins Childrens Books. She has also recently compiled and edited Enthralled, a collection of paranormal novellas with Kelley Armstrong.