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Tiger's Curse

Tiger Saga Book 1
By Colleen Houck
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Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck follows the adventure of a young woman named Kelsey Hayes, who encounters a mysterious white tiger named Ren during her summer job. As Kelsey delves deeper into the tiger's secrets, she discovers that Ren is an Indian prince cursed to live as a tiger. Together, they embark on a thrilling quest across India to break the ancient curse, finding danger and romance along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a blend of romance, adventure, and mythology. The story takes you on a magical journey with captivating characters, an ancient curse to unravel, and thrilling escapades. It could appeal to readers who appreciate books with hints of fantasy and an immersive, exotic setting.

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TIGER'S CURSE is the exciting first volume in a truly addictive epic fantasy-romance.

TIGER'S CURSE is the exciting first volume in a truly addictive epic fantasy-romance.

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Passion. Fate. Loyalty.

Would you risk it all to change your destiny?

The last thing Kelsey Hayes thought she’d be doing this summer was trying to break a 300-year-old Indian curse. With a mysterious white tiger named Ren. Halfway around the world.

But that’s exactly what happened.

Face-to-face with dark forces, spellbinding magic, and mystical worlds where nothing is what it seems, Kelsey risks everything to piece together an ancient prophecy that could break the curse forever.

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I was dying. I knew it. At least the pain was gone. I wanted to tell him that I loved him. Then darkness overtook me.

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck invites readers into a world of breathtaking adventure and eternal love. Will Kelsey be able to break the curse? Discover the power of destiny in this enrapturing tale.

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Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck captivates readers with its blend of romance and thrilling adventure, creating a magical experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish. The novel is praised for its rich cultural and mythological elements, particularly drawing on Indian culture and history, which enhance the romantic and adventurous narrative. It is described as a vivid and action-packed quest that offers a delightful escape into a world filled with passion, mystery, and excitement.

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ISBN: 9781444734607

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 512

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Formerly a student at the University of Arizona Colleen Houck has worked as a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter for seventeen years. Tiger's Curse is her first book, which has already received literary praise and digital success. Her self-published eBook claimed the no.1 spot on Kindle's children's best-seller list for seven weeks. She lives in Salem, Oregon, with her husband and a white stuffed tiger.

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    Back in Oregon, Kelsey tries to pick up the pieces of her life and push aside her feelings for Ren. But danger lurks around the corner, forcing her to return to India where she embarks on a second quest—this time with Ren's dark, bad-boy brother Kishan, who has also fallen prey to the Tiger's Curse. Fraught with danger, spellbinding dreams,...
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