{"product_id":"first-yule","title":"First Yule | A Network Series Companion Novella | Preorder","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever Underestimate the Power of Yule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBianca Monroe has a plan: this Yule will be special. It has to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith her mother gone and her father consumed by his responsibilities as High Priest, Bianca is determined to bring a little yule magic into their lives. All she needs is a perfect celebration, a few cherished traditions, and . . . perhaps a miracle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat she doesn't need is Merrick making everything more complicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially when his infuriating teasing, unexpected kindness, and inconveniently handsome smile keep distracting her from the task at hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut as Yule approaches and Bianca's carefully laid plans begin to unravel, Merrick might be the one person who understands what she really needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn to the magical world of Alkarra for a cozy, romantic Yule short story featuring Bianca and Merrick in the early days of their relationship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with winter magic, playful banter, cherished traditions, and a little holiday romance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Yule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a heartwarming addition to the Network Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePerfect For Readers Who Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYA fantasy companion novellas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean fantasy with no spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Network Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiss Mabel’s School for Girls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBianca and Merrick romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagical forests and wild places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet and sweet romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkarra history and worldbuilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWitch fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmotional fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandalone fantasy stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is available in multiple formats, depending on the edition selected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudiobook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease choose your preferred format before checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazel is a standalone companion novella in the world of The Network Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be read on its own, but readers of Miss Mabel’s School for Girls and The Network Series will especially enjoy the deeper context behind Hazel Monroe, Miss Mabel, May, Chatham Castle, and the moment that shaped Bianca Monroe’s story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Short Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Short Stories are standalone companion stories set throughout the world of Alkarra. They take place across different points in the timeline and can be read independently, depending on the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Hazel part of The Network Series?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Hazel is a standalone companion novella in the world of The Network Series by Katie Cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I read Hazel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazel can be read as a standalone companion story, but readers who already know Miss Mabel’s School for Girls will get the strongest emotional payoff from its connection to Bianca Monroe’s story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Hazel connected to Miss Mabel’s School for Girls?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Hazel reveals the exact moment that helped launch the beloved story of Bianca Monroe and connects directly to Miss Mabel, May, Chatham Castle, and the deeper history behind The Network Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Hazel appropriate for young adult readers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Hazel is clean YA fantasy written for young adult readers and adult readers who enjoy witches, magical forests, Resistance stories, character backstories, and no-spice fantasy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Hazel have romance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHazel is primarily focused on Hazel Monroe, her dream of becoming a gardener, the Resistance, Chatham Castle, Miss Mabel, May, and the events that shape Bianca Monroe’s future. It is clean YA fantasy with emotional stakes and no spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs there spice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Hazel is clean YA fantasy with no spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat tropes are in Hazel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis novella includes magical forest, Resistance danger, hidden motives, family legacy, character backstory, Alkarra history, companion novella, found family, emotional fantasy, witch fantasy, standalone fantasy, and deeper Network Series worldbuilding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat formats are available?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the edition selected, Hazel may be available as an ebook, audiobook, or paperback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KCWriting","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":42882975596626,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":42882975629394,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/6884\/1554\/files\/FYEbook.png?v=1794076473","url":"https:\/\/katiecrossbooks.com\/en-sg\/products\/first-yule","provider":"Katie Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}