The Traitor's Ruin

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After proving her worth in book one as a deft spy and strategic matchmaker, Sage Fowler is now comfortably positioned in high society as the royal tutor. When she's called upon to teach his majesty's soldiers how to read and write, she jumps at the chance to serve her kingdom of Demora-and to be reunited with her fiance, Captain Alex Quinn. During a skirmish, Sage and Alex are separated. She watches him die before he can deliver important military intel-or so she thinks. She escapes from the enemy and makes an unlikely alliance with a mysterious soldier from a third nation. As Sage tries to rally their support against a common foe, the important political alliance is plagued by secrets and betrayal. Can Sage complete Alex's mission and save her kingdom once more?

Erin Beaty was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, which means she can't drive a tractor, but she won't eat veggies that come from a can. She graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in rocket science and served in the fleet as a weapons officer and a leadership instructor. She and her husband have five children, two cats, and a vegetable garden and live wherever the Navy tells them to go.

"A more YA-friendly Game of Thrones...Recalls classic novels such as Tamora Pierce's Alanna series and Robin McKinley's Blue Sword... should keep readers' appetites whetted for the third installment." --Kirkus Reviews Complex and clever. --VOYA Praise for The Traitor's Kiss: A thrilling tale with an unforgettable heroine and a love story that left me breathless... --Mary E. Pearson, New York Times-bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles One of the most hotly anticipated young adult fantasy reads of 2017" --Bustle An action-packed, expertly plotted story, drenched in double crosses and intrigue, with an irresistible heroine and a sweet and sexy romance."--Publishers Weekly, starred review Complex characterization, deftly layered adventure story, and [a] balanced blend of political maneuvering, romantic interludes, and action scenes. --Kirkus Reviews Beaty balances a taut web of deceit...readers will be carried away by the mystery. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)