THE CONTEST

A ROMANTIC FANTASY ADVENTURE

An orphan with nobody but her brother. A prince with everything but his freedom. A deadly contest only one can win.

In a world of haves and have nots, where petty crime is punishable by death and magic is forbidden, a deadly contest unfolds in secret. Twelve competitors are mysteriously invited.

The winner gets one wish. For Briar Bishop, this means saving her brother from execution by guillotine, and she’s not going to let anything or anyone get in her way. Especially not Leo Davenbrook, the tantalizing High Prince, a mischievous flirt who’s grown up with everything she never had and whose very presence threatens her survival. 

She has no idea a darker battle wages in secret, one that could lead to a fate far more disastrous than the death of her brother.

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🏆 The Reader Profile

If you enjoy high-stakes, deadly tournaments with a scrappy underdog protagonist like The Hunger Games, combined with the dark whimsy and playful mystery of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, you will love this story.

  • The Vibe: Clean romantasy and high-stakes YA fantasy adventures set in a dangerous world of forbidden magic.
  • The Contest: A ruthless, secret tournament where twelve competitors chase a single wish to alter their fates.
  • The Romance: A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract royalty romance featuring unexpected sparks.
  • The Characters: A scrappy underdog protagonist risking it all, a playboy prince with hidden wounds, and a heartwarming found family dynamic.

 Endorsements:

“An adventurous, addictive read… With shades of The Hunger Games but a unique feel all its own.” – Rel Mollet, Relz Reviewz

“Better than any roller coaster I’ve ever been on.” – Author, Betsy St. Amant

“An intricate plot, vibrant story building, and characters that will steal your heart.” – Jessica R. Patch, PW bestselling author

Amazon Reader Reviews:

"Wow. Just wow. The twists and turns are delicious! I dare you to try to figure out the ending."

"OH MY GOSH this book needs to be a movie. Ganshert’s fiction hits a new level with this one."

"A perilous and intense journey that keeps you turning pages in spite of whatever you should be doing."