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The Scorpio Races
Fantasy
The Scorpio Races
Each November, riders on the island of Thisby race deadly water horses along the shore. Sean Kendrick understands the capaill uisce better than anyone, while Puck Connolly enters the race to keep her family from losing their home. Competition, grief, and attraction grow under the constant threat of sea-born violence. Salt-dark and atmospheric, this fantasy is a perfect cold-weather read for anyone who wants fierce horses, island community, restrained romance, and characters gambling everything on one dangerous race.
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Graphic fantasy violence involving predatory water horses; human and animal deaths and injuries; blood/gore; parental death and grief; animal cruelty; bullying, harassment and sexism; mild language, innuendo and kissing.
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