This white-knuckled conclusion to The Brilliance of Stars takes readers on a breathless adventure from the speakeasies of America to the Horse Guards Parade in London, an ancient cemetery outside Paris, and back to the Eastern European strongholds where the Vales' tragedy first began.

"Fate is fickle and the stars are silent, but I do know this: No matter how difficult the circumstances or how savagely the world tries to tear us apart, I am here with you."

Ten years have passed since Jack and Ivy, elite operatives for the secret agency Talon, rescued their friend Philip and completed their fateful mission. The 1920s are in full swing as American speakeasies thrive amid Prohibition, and despite the team's best efforts, the deadly cult, the Order of the Rising Moon, lives on in the shadows. Which is no surprise to Ivy; nothing has gone as she expected since that day after Poenari Castle.

When a wave of assassinations strikes world leaders, intel confirms the Order's involvement. Ivy holds them responsible for the tragedy that changed her life, and she is determined to find and destroy the villains once and for all-but she must do so before their relentless assassin eliminates his next target. Her.

Except, there's something oddly familiar about the way he moves, the way he anticipates each of her moves. It's as if he knows her. But that's not possible. Is it? Ivy will have to rely on every skill she's learned if she hopes to survive-and save those she loves. No matter the cost.

Bestselling author J'nell Ciesielski wraps up the Jack and Ivy novels with yet another thrilling adventure filled with glamorous espionage and a boundless romance.

• A fast-paced historical adventure novel set during the roaring '20s
• The second book in the Jack and Ivy duology
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

About the Author
Bestselling author J'nell Ciesielski has a passion for heart-stopping adventure and sweeping love stories while weaving fresh takes into romances of times gone by. When not creating dashing heroes and daring heroines, she can be found dreaming of Scotland, indulging in chocolate of any kind, or watching old black and white movies. She is a member of the Tall Poppy Writers and lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and lazy beagle. Learn more at www.jnellciesielski.com.

Reviews
'To Free the Stars is a fast-paced, thrill ride of a spy novel, tempered by moments of profound tenderness and emotion. J'nell Ciesielski writes with energy and passion, bringing brilliant life to two dynamic characters battling extremes on every front. A star-bright story of perseverance, devotion, and above all, love.' * Mimi Matthews, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Belle of Belgrave Square *
Ciesielski's pulse-pounding, continent-hopping conclusion to the Jack and Ivy duology . . . Ciesielski delivers truly memorable characters and high-stakes action rendered with remarkable realism. Readers will be riveted. * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9780785248484
Author J'nell Ciesielski
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Thomas Nelson Publishers
Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers
Weight(grams) 317g
Dimensions(mm) 213mm * 139mm * 23mm