“Jared’s no prince. And my life is anything but a fairy tale.” When the runner-up shifts his loyalties to one candidate and becomes a kingmaker, Grace finds herself shut out of one campaign and forced into another—or she’ll be forced to pack up her aspirations and go home. Jared Rankin’s true motives are revealed, revealing an ugly agenda and his need to control Grace both in and out of the bedroom. But Jared himself could be the ultimate deal-breaker in Grace’s quest for the nomination, as his past connections to Aaron and Lauren Darrow refuse to remain buried. The Phoenix Candidate serial is a four-part ebook with sizzling romance, political intrigue, fiery dialogue and wickedly hot sex. Recommended for mature audiences.