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Briony Shea is the introverted sibling in a dynamic family. Growing up with three younger sisters is chaotic and messy, especially when your family moves from state to state for your father's job. Despite the roller coaster that is her family, Briony lives a pretty ordinary life. When a family secret is revealed though, Briony dives into the mysterious world of Shifters and Regulators. A sudden move to Ireland shakes up the Shea family's lives even more, and Briony experiences something she never had before: independence. Her newfound self-reliance lands her in the path of a strange, blue-eyed man, Dillon. As their lives weave together, Briony finds herself willingly dependent on a society that could lead to her downfall. The blaring question is, who can she trust?
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