THE DECEIVER’S HEART is released! Jennifer Nielsen February 28, 2019

THE DECEIVER’S HEART is released!

Well, it was released yesterday, but I’m finally getting to this now. Here’s a summary!

Kestra Dallisor has finally gained possession of the Olden Blade. With the dagger in her control, she attempts to destroy the tyrannical Lord Endrick. But when Kestra fails, the king strips her of her memory, and leaves her weak and uncertain, bound to obey him. Heartbroken, Simon is desperate to return Kestra to the rebel she was, but refuses to use magic to heal her. With untrusting Coracks and Halderians threatening to capture and kill her, and war looming on the horizon, Kestra and Simon will have to learn to trust each other again if they have any hope of surviving. But can a heart once broken ever be healed?

I hope you’ll check this out – I’m so proud of it and excited to share it with you all!

If you want a signed copy, you can order it from my local indie, The King’s English. If you want a copy elsewhere, you can follow these links:

AMAZON

BARNES & NOBLE

INDIEBOUND

INDIGO

67 Comments
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    February 28, 2019, 12:08 pm

    Yay! I’ve already borrowed a copy from my library. So far so good…

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      February 28, 2019, 6:49 pm

      Thank you, Miranda!

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      April 9, 2019, 10:51 pm

      Hey,

      Very excited to continue reading the series. Any idea when it will be released in the kindle format?
      Thanks!

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        April 11, 2019, 9:11 pm

        Sorry, I don’t have any more information than what is posted online by book sellers.

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      May 9, 2019, 10:38 pm

      This looks so so gooooodddd… I just finished The Traitor’s game but I can’t find the Deceiver’s Heart.

      I also didn’t realize that you’re the author also the author of The False Prince until the end. I was so surprised! I loooove that book!
      You’re such an amazing author.

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    February 28, 2019, 1:17 pm

    Yay! So excited to finally get to read it!!

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      February 28, 2019, 6:49 pm

      Thank you, Jamie!

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        March 11, 2019, 12:32 pm

        Oh my goodness!!! I finished The Deceiver’s Heart! I got it on Saturday, and finished it on Saturday… It was so good! You did SUCH a good job, and I love it so much!! I cannot wait until the 3rd one comes out…;)

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    February 28, 2019, 3:56 pm

    I’ve been reading it the past few days and so far it’s been pretty good! Look forward to finishing it and reading the next one when it’s released!

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    February 28, 2019, 5:32 pm

    Hi Mrs. Nielsen! I absolutely love The Traitor’s Game series and was super excited for the release of book 2. I bought The Deceiver’s Heart yesterday and I could not put it down! It was everything I could have wished for and more. I can’t wait for book 3! Thank you for writing awesome books!

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    February 28, 2019, 8:23 pm

    I have just finished reading The Deceiver’s Heart and it was so amazing! I absolutely cannot wait for book 3!

    *semi-spoiler*

    I hope all the issues between Kestra and Simon goes away and they can return soon have the happily ever after and sweeter romance Jaron and Imogene and your other characters got!

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      March 5, 2019, 7:16 pm

      Ah thank you, Mary – there is definitely a lot more for Kestra and Simon to work out if they are going to be together. Like, A LOT!

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    March 1, 2019, 7:55 pm

    I ordered it and it should come in the mail any day now!! I couldn’t wait so I read a free sample on google play😜 So excited!! It’s intriguing and I really enjoy it so far. Great work!!

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    March 3, 2019, 1:18 am

    Hi, Just wanted to say how much I love all your books! I have reread the Ascendance Trilogy multiple times and I absolutely love the Mark of the Thief trilogy. As a huge history buff I also enjoy you Historical stories as well. The Traitors game definitely lived up to my expectation and I Pre-Ordered the Deceiver’s Heart and have started it. Simply amazing!

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    March 3, 2019, 4:01 am

    I got my copy in the mail and finished half already…which means I didn’t sleep at all last night oops. I love it!! Except…what started on page 235, let’s just say that is not what I wanted haha and I wish things could go back the way they were. But I promised myself I won’t read ahead, so I guess I’ll have to stay up all night again! Great writing!

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      March 5, 2019, 7:17 pm

      Ah yes, that’s an awful scene, and I’m sorry you’ve lost sleep – but not really – I’m glad you are enjoying the book!

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    March 4, 2019, 1:05 pm

    I love the ending! I’ll be able to survive until the next book. But I absolutely cannot wait!! This is tied with the False Prince for my new favourite book 😉

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    March 4, 2019, 7:49 pm

    THE DECIEVER’S HEART WAS SO AMAZINNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!
    I CANNOT WAIT till book three is released.
    till then, I’m just going to die over and over with how crazy books 1 and 2 were and probably read them again and again and again. you are so talented.
    AH! IT WAS SO GOOD.so so good.

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    March 5, 2019, 4:22 pm

    I can’t wait to read The Deceiver’s Heart!!! The first book was soo good I almost died!!❤️

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    March 9, 2019, 12:55 am

    My heart went both ways. IT WAS SO COMPELLING AND AMAZING! Definitely worth reading.

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    March 10, 2019, 1:25 pm

    Both books are so so soooooo good! I loved them and literally couldn’t put them down. The books were addicting and I can’t wait for the third book!!! (SPOILER COMING UP) I hope Kestra and Simon manage to have a happy ending… they’ve been through so much with each other and for each other. (SPOILER DONE). But basically, I LOVE THIS SERIES! I’m definitely recommending it to all my friends!

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      March 12, 2019, 1:27 pm

      Thank you so much – recommending an author’s book is the highest compliment you can give them.

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    March 12, 2019, 12:12 am

    Deceivers Hart was amazing!! I finished it in one day. I love your writing style. You books are some of my favorites! Quick question. Do you base your characters off of people you know?

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      March 12, 2019, 1:26 pm

      Thank you, Chloe – but I really don’t base my characters off real people, aside from a few random traits. I’m so cruel to my characters, if they were connected to real people, I’d never be able to be as cruel as I need to be to them.

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    March 13, 2019, 2:01 am

    I got The Deceivers Heart last night and I just finished it. It was sooo good! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I couldn’t put it down. Thank you fir writing such amazing books!

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    March 13, 2019, 3:51 pm

    I just completed the Deceiver’s Heart! Best book yet…., and I’ve read all your books! What an amazing author—your writing keeps getting better and better! My students and I fight over your books to read when I bring them in the classroom! Can’t wait until the 3rd book in the Traitor’s series!!!

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    March 14, 2019, 2:06 am

    I absolutely love your books! I have been reading them nonstop and they have so many plot twists which shocks me every time. That is one of my favorite things about your books! I just finished “The Decievers Heart” and it was amazing! I was wondering if you decided a release date for book 3? I’m so excited to see what will happen with Simon and Kestra. I have been recommending to everyone to read your books. Keep it up and have an amazing day!

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      March 16, 2019, 5:46 pm

      Thanks very much, Alayna! I don’t yet have a release date for book 3, but when I do, it’ll be announced here first!

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    March 15, 2019, 8:16 pm

    WOW. I just finished the Deceiver’s Heart! I loved the first book, the Traitor’s Game soooooooooo much! But after reading the second book, I am on fire for the series even more!!! I don’t think I can wait for the third book! Thank you so much!!! There is so much fire and passion in these books!! I am stoked for the next book and the Deceiver’s Heart was LIT! I almost read it in 24 hours cause I could not stop reading. I felt every emotion the characters were feeling, and I believe that is a mark of a true writer, so again THANK YOU! Don’t stop putting fire in your books!

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      March 16, 2019, 5:48 pm

      Thanks very much, Ellie! And you’re right, it is all about the fire in each book 0 more will be coming!

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        March 17, 2019, 2:41 am

        You are so very welcome!!! Thank you!!! YAS! I CAN NOT WAIT. Your books are inspiring me so much with my novel I am writing! THANK YOU!!! Kestra so much of Katniss from Hunger Games- Girl on Fire!
        ~Ellie
        (@brokenandbelovedofficial)

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          March 18, 2019, 4:49 pm

          Thank you, Ellie – and I love that they are influencing your own writing. How exciting!

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    March 16, 2019, 10:22 pm

    I pre-ordered my audiobook copy months ago, but only just got it yesterday (thanks to snowmaggedon delivery delays). I binge-listened to it over about a 24 hour period, and cannot wait for book three!!! Ohh, why do new books take so long to come out?!
    I think I might have liked the second book a bit more than the first. The first made the romance between Simon and Kestra seem a bit rushed seeing as they were complete enemies and then love interests within a few days. However, the romantic tension in this book was all the better due to a relationship already having been there, and just Kestra and Simon trying to access it. I definitely had moments of “don’t pull away again, Kestra” and “Simon, don’t be stupid and forget about her”!!
    Anyways, in the end I hope they end up together and have a lovely, happy ending…PLEASE!!! Again, cannot wait for book three (which is ALWAYS the issue when you binge read a book and then have to wait a WHOLE YEAR for the next one!), so I’ll just be (not so) patiently waiting for the next installment. Again thank you Mrs. Nielsen for everything. Keep up the good work, and I swear, if Harlin gets in the way of Simon and Kestra…there will be CONSEQUENCES for her…mwahahaha. Just kidding (maybe).

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      March 18, 2019, 4:50 pm

      Thanks for your thoughts, Abby, and I’m glad you enjoyed THE DECEIVER’S HEART!

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    March 17, 2019, 1:10 pm

    I finished Deceiver’s Heart!!! It was so awesome! I can predict that I will have read it at least three times over by the time book three is released. Already recommended it to my friend who is just as much a bookworm as I am:)

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    March 20, 2019, 9:19 pm

    I was dying for this book! I love your writing and have The Traitor’s Game, The Deceiver’s Heart, and Resistance. I finished The Deceiver’s Heart in two days. That’s just how good it was. Can’t Wait for book three!

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    March 30, 2019, 12:49 am

    Oh my goodness!!!! When are you going to tell us what the super secret project is?!?! I’ve been checking your page multiple times a day, and I’m dying of suspense!!!

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    April 6, 2019, 12:25 am

    Are you creating a Deceivers Hart trailer? If so do you know when it’s going to be released?

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      April 11, 2019, 9:10 pm

      There won’t be a trailer for DECEIVER’S HEART, sorry – I do think it would be cool though!

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    April 24, 2019, 3:44 pm

    Is The Warrior’s Curse the last book in the series? If not, how many books will there be?

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      April 30, 2019, 2:57 am

      Yes the Warrior’s Curse is the last book in the trilogy

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        May 7, 2019, 6:16 pm

        Okay! I was just wondering, since I noticed in the blurb it says it’s the “third installment” instead of the “conclusion” like it usually does. I also noticed it says The Traitor’s Game Series instead of The Traitor’s Game Trilogy. Anyway, thanks for answering!

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          May 8, 2019, 12:25 pm

          Hmmm, interesting. Well…as far as I know…it’s the final book!

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      April 30, 2019, 4:35 pm

      I hope it’s not the last book. This series is really good!!

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    May 1, 2019, 3:09 pm

    I really want to read the second book. But, besides Amazon, where can I find it?

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      May 6, 2019, 12:36 am

      Try your nearest local bookstore, or you can ask at your library.

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    June 15, 2019, 11:58 pm

    Please include a lot of kissing and even a passionate lay please! Book 2 has been good so far

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      June 28, 2019, 3:02 am

      I can’t reveal the content of Warrior’s Curse, but I hope you’ll enjoy it, Gracy!

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    August 12, 2019, 10:32 pm

    The Deceiver’s Heart was so good that I can’t wait for the third book!!!!
    Do you have a release date for The Warrior’s Curse?
    If you do, please let me know, I’m dying to read it!!!!!!!

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      August 12, 2019, 10:34 pm

      Your writing is amazing!!!!!

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      August 13, 2019, 3:18 am

      Thank you – and THE WARRIOR’S CURSE is March 3, 2020!

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