{"product_id":"dire-bound-deluxe-limited-edition-1","title":"Dire Bound (Deluxe Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFourth Wing\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e in this spicy, page-turning romantasy where humans and direwolves forge unbreakable bonds and fight for survival at all costs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOnly the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She'll risk her life--and her heart--to be one of them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION is available while supplies last--\u003c\/b\u003efeaturing exclusive special design features.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. 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