<p><strong>Fall in love—from the very beginning. Discover the first book in the captivating, #1 <em>New York Times </em>bestselling Selection series.</strong></p><p><strong>This ebook edition contains an excerpt of Kiera Cass&apos;s newest novel, </strong><em><strong>The Betrothed,</strong></em><strong> a glittering royal romance sure to captivate </strong><strong>Kiera Cass’s</strong><strong> legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!</strong><strong><br /></strong></p><p>Prepare to be swept into a world of breathless fairy-tale romance, swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue perfect for readers who loved <em>Divergent, Delirium</em>, or <em>The Wrath & the Dawn.</em></p><p>For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, live in a palace, and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her, and competing for a crown she doesn’t want.</p><p>Then America meets Prince Maxon—and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.</p><p><strong>Don’t</strong><strong> miss </strong><em><strong>The Betrothed,</strong></em><strong> a glittering royal romance sure to captivate </strong><strong>Kiera Cass’s</strong><strong> legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!</strong></p>