{"product_id":"a-heart-of-desire-and-deceit-9781998219131","title":"A Heart of Desire and Deceit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does one pick up the pieces of their life after it has been obliterated by the person they mistakingly trusted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyker Waterborn's heart is broken, and his wife is a killer. Their marriage is a sham, built on a foundation of murder, lies, and deceit. They're broken. Destroyed. Yet, even after hearing her confession, Ryker cannot leave Brynleigh in the Pit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an act of foolish love, he makes a deal to set Brynleigh free. All she has to do is go back to her Maker and find evidence that Jelisette de la Point is a traitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's easier said than done, but Brynleigh is left with no choice. She can either accept the deal or rot behind bars. Worse than all that is her relationship with Ryker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce, she thought they'd get a happy ending. Now, an ocean divides them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe broke the rules and fell in love, but is love powerful enough to save them?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the second half of Ryker and Brynleigh's duet, and should be read after A Game of Love and Betrayal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50892053512466,"sku":"9781998219131","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5a7203bb-46a9-4531-b1a4-a317527cc548.jpg?v=1738175253","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-heart-of-desire-and-deceit-9781998219131","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}