Tender Thorns

The Ivy Institute, Book 1

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Tender Thorns

By: Albany Walker

Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux

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Nestled in the shadows of the Mori Forest lies The Ivy Institute. It may look like something out of a fairytale, but if the rumors are true, it’s where nightmares reign.

The only way to get into the elite facility is by invitation and, once received, it’s impossible to refuse.

They were never supposed to know I existed, yet here I am, walking toward the only place that might be more dangerous to me than where I grew up.

Secrets shroud the institute and its inhabitants, but I have secrets too. Secrets that will get me killed…or worse.

I guess I’m about to find out.

Please note: Tender Thorns is a dark academia whychoose romance novel intended for mature audiences.

Gothic

Horror

Romantic Suspense

Romance

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A great start to what seems to be another fantastic series by Albany walker. Fantasy, dark it has it all! Bring on book 2!

Loved listening to the tones of Jake & Bridget Bordeaux. That have the best way of bringing all the characters to this world!

Oh oh oh Albany!

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This was my first foray into Albany's work and I genuinely really enjoyed it! I have always loved Bridget and Jake, and this was no exception, particularly as it was in the duet narration style.

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