{"product_id":"shell-game-9781939562081","title":"Shell Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShell Game: Sapphic Pirate Adventure Romance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLife in a remote fishing village in the middle of a civil war is neither safe nor inspiring. So, when an opportunity comes along for village girl Lynn to be kidnapped and enslaved by Darren, a ruthless pirate queen, she takes full advantage of it. But Darren is neither as ruthless nor as piratical as she appears at first glance--and Lynn's not exactly what she seems to be, either. In between encounters with old girlfriends, a slow death involving marmalade, and bounty hunters with no sense of humor, Lynn and her new mistress attempt to work out exactly what they are to each other--and who's in charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Fantasy Romance with Humor and Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis LGBTQ+ pirate fiction combines adventure, romance, and witty dialogue in a unique sapphic love story. The dynamic between Lynn and Darren evolves from captor and captive to something far more complex, as both women reveal hidden depths beneath their initial appearances. Set against a backdrop of civil war and high-seas danger, their relationship develops through encounters with bounty hunters, former lovers, and unexpected threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStrong Female Characters and Snappy Dialogue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShell Game delivers the sharp banter and compelling female protagonists that define Benny Lawrence's writing style. Lynn and Darren are fully realized characters navigating power dynamics, attraction, and survival in a world that offers neither safety nor certainty. The narrative balances action-packed adventure sequences with intimate character moments, creating a lesbian romance that's both thrilling and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Fans of Queer Fantasy Fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoy LGBTQ+ speculative fiction with adventure elements will find Shell Game offers a fresh take on pirate romance. The novel features the fantasy world-building and action sequences fans expect while centering a sapphic relationship that drives the narrative forward. Published by Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company, this paperback edition brings together romance, humor, and adventure in a story about two women discovering who they are to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenny Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Toronto, Canada, where she works as a lawyer while wondering just when in hell she grew up. Occasionally, she dons elaborate hats and sallies out after dark to solve crimes. There being no crimes lying around for her to solve, she mooches off home and eats cookies instead. She enjoys dead languages, not-dead cats, fizzy drinks, preparing for the apocalypse, and board games. She is obsessed with mysteries, science fiction, and fantasy books, as long as they involve snappy dialogue and females who can deliver it.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493243654418,"sku":"9781939562081","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3c345616-1ff3-4c9c-a152-35189b122458.jpg?v=1730640068","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/shell-game-9781939562081","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}