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Seize the Day

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Reads 2,073,158
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Time 7h 35m

Wattys winner

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** Winner of the 2014 Wattys Instant Addiction Award **

Book 1 of the SEIZE THE DAY series
  
  In a world of magic and chaos, seventeen-year-old Lannie Brackenbury has only ever wanted to be alone in Aria. Two years after her mother's death, Lannie has finally found a place in the world where she can live peacefully. But when she is forced to tutor at Aria's castle and encounters the infuriating Prince Titus, her life takes a turn for the worse.
  
  Unwillingly forced into a realm of pompous Royals and unpredictable magic, Lannie must survive murderous naiads, man-eating water horses, and the antics of a prince who can't seem to leave her alone.
  
  But when Lannie discovers that someone is out to destroy the royal family, she must do everything in her power to uncover the truth before it's too late.
  
  Even if it means sacrificing all that she has ever known.All Rights Reserved

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