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PublisherDoherty Associates, LLC, Tom & Co

ISBN-101250341620

ISBN-139781250341624

eBay Product ID (ePID)13064675522

Product Key Features

Book TitleSwordcrossed

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFantasy / Romantic, Romance / Lgbt / General

Publication Year2024

GenreFiction

AuthorFreya Marske

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight15.9 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2024-024438

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Clever, sparkling, and perfectly indulgent, Swordcrossed feels like stepping into a party already in full swing. Everything is possible; everything is wondrous. This is fantasy romance at its very best."--Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief "Delightful and spicy. . . . Marske is simply superb at her chosen genres."-- The New York Times on The Last Binding trilogy " Swordcrossed is so good I want to set it on fire and physically throw it at people''s faces. . . . It filled my brain with tickly champagne bubbles of glee."--Alexandra Rowland, author of A Taste of Gold and Iron Praise for the Last Binding Trilogy "The prose is sublime, the world-building top-notch, and the magic system is fascinating and unique."--TJ Klune, New York Times bestselling author of The House on the Cerulean Sea "Stunning--the writing is lush, the world-building is fascinating, and the romance is searing hot. I am completely obsessed with this story of unrepentantly dangerous people falling in love with one another."--Cat Sebastian, author of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb "Marske is an extraordinary talent who writes compelling characters . . . and love stories like nobody else."--Everina Maxwell, author of Winter''s Orbit "Mystery! Magic! Murder! Long looks full of yearning! A confection, both marvelous and light."Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling House "A delectable sapphic fantasy-adventure on the high seas . . . . Never has the term ''to ship'' been more appropriate."Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy "If you ever wished Downton Abbey was sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you."--Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians "Marske uses the full span of the trilogy to build to a beautiful, devastating conclusion. . . . Romance runs on undiluted wish fulfillment; sometimes this means give me everything I desire , but other times it means promise me that I can survive the worst. "--Olivia Waite, The New York Times "Truly a scrumptious treat of a book, like a fancy tea all laid out with silver spoons and floral-painted cups."--NPR "If you like queer magical historical mysteries with murder, this series is for you."-- Smart Bitches, Trashy Books "Everything you could ever want from a book--beautiful descriptions, expertly woven worldbuilding, queer kissing, sexual tension in a library . . . Brilliant on every level."--Alexandra Rowland, author of A Taste of Gold and Iron "Marske''s showstopping final Last Binding historical fantasy doubles down on all the romance and magic that made the previous books in the trilogy so delightful. . . . Marske again demonstrates her talent for balancing romance and fantasy action."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Sure to capture the hearts of romance and fantasy readers alike."-- Booklist , starred review "The sexual tension crescendos until it literally makes sparks fly."--Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun "Prepare to fall in love."--Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood and Some Desperate Glory "The perfect book if you''re looking for oceanbound queer shenanigans, suspense in a coherently magical world, or opulent historical fiction."Malka Older, author of The Mimicking of Known Successes "If I had the ability to make everyone read one trilogy of books, it would be The Last Binding, Freya Marske''s phenomenal (and extremely spicy) fantasy series. No one intersperses gleeful, squeal-inducing sexual tension with tender and painfully human interactions between characters quite like Marske does. Think of your favorite romance trope. Is it rivals to lovers? Enemies to something more? Sunshine and grump? Forced proximity? Chances are you''ll find it in one of these books."-- Polygon "A fast-paced book full of delightfully witty repartee, wonderfully lewd sexytimes, and a truly biting class and gender commentary that does not waste time with subtlety."-- Gizmodo, Featuring gorgeous rich rose sprayed edges in the hardcover edition! "Marske writes what I crave most in romantasy : brilliant craft, fresh voice, characters worth obsessing over, and genuine honest-to-god heat."--Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue "There's nothing in fantasy or queer romance that Marske can't do ."--Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil "The perfect blend of charm, yearning and romance delivered at sword's point, Swordcrossed is a compulsively readable fantasy with characters who will steal your heart."--C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Captive Prince "What a world Freya Marske has created for us! I feel like I could close the book and go walk the streets of her city--and enjoy myself thoroughly. A beguiling romance between a man who is too careful and a man who thinks he has nothing to lose."--Ellen Kushner, author of Swordspoint "Freya Marske's books are something special ." --Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author " Both deliciously cozy and blisteringly hot , Swordcrossed is a book best read by a fire, with a glass of mead in your hand and a hot swordsman on your knee."--Lex Croucher, author of Gwen & Art Are Not in Love "Clever, sparkling, and perfectly indulgent, Swordcrossed feels like stepping into a party already in full swing. Everything is possible; everything is wondrous. This is fantasy romance at its very best ."--Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief " Swordcrossed is so good I want to set it on fire and physically throw it at people's faces. . . . It filled my brain with tickly champagne bubbles of glee ."--Alexandra Rowland, author of A Taste of Gold and Iron "An effervescent, sparkling fantasy romance that eagerly pulls you along into its blade-sharp dance until the final words."--Emma Denny, author of One Night in Hartswood Praise for the Last Binding Trilogy "The prose is sublime , the world-building top-notch, and the magic system is fascinating and unique."--TJ Klune, New York Times bestselling author of The House on the Cerulean Sea "Stunning--the writing is lush, the world-building is fascinating, and the romance is searing hot. I am completely obsessed ."--Cat Sebastian, author of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb " Delightful and spicy . . . Marske is simply superb at her chosen genres."-- The New York Times, A USA Today bestseller! Featuring gorgeous rich rose sprayed edges in the hardcover edition! "Marske writes what I crave most in romantasy : brilliant craft, fresh voice, characters worth obsessing over, and genuine honest-to-god heat."--Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue "Freya Marske is the queen of romantic fantasy novels."-- Polygon " This cozy fantasy sizzles .... Fans of Marske's Last Binding series (beginning with A Marvellous Light, 2021) will be thrilled to find the same effortless worldbuilding, rich characterization, gentle humor, and steamy love scenes here."-- Booklist , *starred review* "There's nothing in fantasy or queer romance that Marske can't do ."--Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil "The perfect blend of charm, yearning and romance delivered at sword's point, Swordcrossed is a compulsively readable fantasy with characters who will steal your heart."--C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Captive Prince "What a world Freya Marske has created for us! I feel like I could close the book and go walk the streets of her city--and enjoy myself thoroughly. A beguiling romance between a man who is too careful and a man who thinks he has nothing to lose."--Ellen Kushner, author of Swordspoint "Freya Marske's books are something special ." --Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author " Both deliciously cozy and blisteringly hot , Swordcrossed is a book best read by a fire, with a glass of mead in your hand and a hot swordsman on your knee."--Lex Croucher, author of Gwen & Art Are Not in Love "Clever, sparkling, and perfectly indulgent, Swordcrossed feels like stepping into a party already in full swing. Everything is possible; everything is wondrous. This is fantasy romance at its very best ."--Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief " Swordcrossed is so good I want to set it on fire and physically throw it at people's faces. . . . It filled my brain with tickly champagne bubbles of glee ."--Alexandra Rowland, author of A Taste of Gold and Iron "An effervescent, sparkling fantasy romance that eagerly pulls you along into its blade-sharp dance until the final words."--Emma Denny, author of One Night in Hartswood Praise for the Last Binding Trilogy "The prose is sublime , the world-building top-notch, and the magic system is fascinating and unique."--TJ Klune, New York Times bestselling author of The House on the Cerulean Sea "Stunning--the writing is lush, the world-building is fascinating, and the romance is searing hot. I am completely obsessed ."--Cat Sebastian, author of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb " Delightful and spicy . . . Marske is simply superb at her chosen genres."-- The New York Times, "Clever, sparkling, and perfectly indulgent, Swordcrossed feels like stepping into a party already in full swing. Everything is possible; everything is wondrous. This is fantasy romance at its very best."--Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief "Delightful and spicy. . . . Marske is simply superb at her chosen genres."-- The New York Times on The Last Binding trilogy Praise for the Last Binding Trilogy "The prose is sublime, the world-building top-notch, and the magic system is fascinating and unique."--TJ Klune, New York Times bestselling author of The House on the Cerulean Sea "Stunning--the writing is lush, the world-building is fascinating, and the romance is searing hot. I am completely obsessed with this story of unrepentantly dangerous people falling in love with one another."--Cat Sebastian, author of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb "Marske is an extraordinary talent who writes compelling characters . . . and love stories like nobody else."--Everina Maxwell, author of Winter''s Orbit "Mystery! Magic! Murder! Long looks full of yearning! A confection, both marvelous and light."Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling House "A delectable sapphic fantasy-adventure on the high seas . . . . Never has the term ''to ship'' been more appropriate."Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy "If you ever wished Downton Abbey was sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you."--Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians "Marske uses the full span of the trilogy to build to a beautiful, devastating conclusion. . . . Romance runs on undiluted wish fulfillment; sometimes this means give me everything I desire , but other times it means promise me that I can survive the worst. "--Olivia Waite, The New York Times "Truly a scrumptious treat of a book, like a fancy tea all laid out with silver spoons and floral-painted cups."--NPR "If you like queer magical historical mysteries with murder, this series is for you."-- Smart Bitches, Trashy Books "Everything you could ever want from a book--beautiful descriptions, expertly woven worldbuilding, queer kissing, sexual tension in a library . . . Brilliant on every level."--Alexandra Rowland, author of A Taste of Gold and Iron "Marske''s showstopping final Last Binding historical fantasy doubles down on all the romance and magic that made the previous books in the trilogy so delightful. . . . Marske again demonstrates her talent for balancing romance and fantasy action."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Sure to capture the hearts of romance and fantasy readers alike."-- Booklist , starred review "The sexual tension crescendos until it literally makes sparks fly."--Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun "Prepare to fall in love."--Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood and Some Desperate Glory "The perfect book if you''re looking for oceanbound queer shenanigans, suspense in a coherently magical world, or opulent historical fiction."Malka Older, author of The Mimicking of Known Successes "If I had the ability to make everyone read one trilogy of books, it would be The Last Binding, Freya Marske''s phenomenal (and extremely spicy) fantasy series. No one intersperses gleeful, squeal-inducing sexual tension with tender and painfully human interactions between characters quite like Marske does. Think of your favorite romance trope. Is it rivals to lovers? Enemies to something more? Sunshine and grump? Forced proximity? Chances are you''ll find it in one of these books."-- Polygon "A fast-paced book full of delightfully witty repartee, wonderfully lewd sexytimes, and a truly biting class and gender commentary that does not waste time with subtlety."-- Gizmodo, Featuring gorgeous rich rose sprayed edges in the hardcover edition! "Marske writes what I crave most in romantasy : brilliant craft, fresh voice, characters worth obsessing over, and genuine honest-to-god heat."--Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue " This cozy fantasy sizzles .... Fans of Marske's Last Binding series (beginning with A Marvellous Light, 2021) will be thrilled to find the same effortless worldbuilding, rich characterization, gentle humor, and steamy love scenes here."-- Booklist , *starred review* "There's nothing in fantasy or queer romance that Marske can't do ."--Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil "The perfect blend of charm, yearning and romance delivered at sword's point, Swordcrossed is a compulsively readable fantasy with characters who will steal your heart."--C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Captive Prince "What a world Freya Marske has created for us! I feel like I could close the book and go walk the streets of her city--and enjoy myself thoroughly. A beguiling romance between a man who is too careful and a man who thinks he has nothing to lose."--Ellen Kushner, author of Swordspoint "Freya Marske's books are something special ." --Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author " Both deliciously cozy and blisteringly hot , Swordcrossed is a book best read by a fire, with a glass of mead in your hand and a hot swordsman on your knee."--Lex Croucher, author of Gwen & Art Are Not in Love "Clever, sparkling, and perfectly indulgent, Swordcrossed feels like stepping into a party already in full swing. Everything is possible; everything is wondrous. This is fantasy romance at its very best ."--Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief " Swordcrossed is so good I want to set it on fire and physically throw it at people's faces. . . . It filled my brain with tickly champagne bubbles of glee ."--Alexandra Rowland, author of A Taste of Gold and Iron "An effervescent, sparkling fantasy romance that eagerly pulls you along into its blade-sharp dance until the final words."--Emma Denny, author of One Night in Hartswood Praise for the Last Binding Trilogy "The prose is sublime , the world-building top-notch, and the magic system is fascinating and unique."--TJ Klune, New York Times bestselling author of The House on the Cerulean Sea "Stunning--the writing is lush, the world-building is fascinating, and the romance is searing hot. I am completely obsessed ."--Cat Sebastian, author of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb " Delightful and spicy . . . Marske is simply superb at her chosen genres."-- The New York Times

Dewey Decimal823.92

SynopsisDELUXE EDITION --featuring gorgeous rich rose sprayed edges! High heat. Low stakes. Sharp steel. The cozy, low stakes of Legends & Lattes meets the scorching bodyguard fantasy of Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash in this enemies-to-lovers romance where, yes, the swords do cross. A USA Today bestseller! A New York Times Best Romance of 2024 An Indie Next pick A LibraryReads Hall of Fame pick A LitHub most anticipated book of 2024 Mattinesh Jay, dutiful heir to his struggling family business, needs to hire an experienced swordsman to serve as best man for his arranged marriage. Sword-challenge at the ceremony could destroy all hope of restoring his family's wealth, something that Matti has been trying--and failing--to do for the past ten years. What he can afford , unfortunately, is part-time con artist and full-time charming menace Luca Piere. Luca, for his part, is trying to reinvent himself in a new city. All he wants to do is make some easy money and try to forget the crime he committed in his hometown. He didn't plan on being blackmailed into giving sword lessons to a chronically responsible--and inconveniently handsome--wool merchant like Matti. However, neither Matti's business troubles nor Luca himself are quite what they seem. As the days count down to Matti's wedding, the two of them become entangled in the intrigue and sabotage that have brought Matti's house to the brink of ruin. And when Luca's secrets threaten to drive a blade through their growing alliance, both Matti and Luca will have to answer the question: how many lies are you prepared to strip away, when the truth could mean losing everything you want? "There's nothing in fantasy or queer romance that Marske can't do."--Sarah Rees Brennan

LC Classification NumberPR9619.4.M367S96