{"product_id":"black-river","title":"Black River by Ruby Jean Cottle (NEW) (Special Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003eShe wants his blood. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnfortunately, she's starting to want his heart too.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeventeen-year-old Dusty would rather lose herself in a good book than deal with the drama of small-town life in Black River. Then she wakes up changed. Hungry. Stronger. Stranger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs mutilated animals begin appearing in the forests surrounding town, Dusty finds herself battling terrifying new cravings she can't explain—and a growing fear that she may be connected to the violence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen Will arrives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMysterious, irresistible and unlike anyone she's ever met, he awakens desires Dusty barely understands. But the closer she gets to him, the harder it becomes to ignore one horrifying truth: sometimes she can't tell whether she wants to kiss him or sink her teeth into his neck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesperate for answers, Dusty turns to Eli Blake, an infuriatingly attractive local who seems to know far more about her condition than he should. Together, they uncover dark secrets buried beneath Black River and a terrifying mystery that reaches far beyond their small mountain town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause Dusty isn't the only one changing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd whatever is awakening in Black River is far more dangerous than a vampire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Vampire Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTwilight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Raven Boys\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eImmortal Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, this addictive paranormal romance is packed with forbidden attraction, supernatural secrets, deadly cravings and small-town mystery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAug 26, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45410028650565,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5861\/1525\/files\/6b4bddbb208fb27112aa8aff23f8b062af616b13e27af5f3e1e63eda017b7efb.jpg?v=1785183475","url":"https:\/\/onceuponagainbooks.com\/products\/black-river","provider":"Once Upon Again Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}