Archetype — A Novel book cover by M. D. Waters

Archetype

Adult • Romance
A Novel
Emma wakes in confusion and captivity Powerful husband controls her narrative Dreams reveal an unknown connection Conflict between love and loyalty Blurring lines of reality and dreams

Emma wakes to a life of confusion and captivity. Her husband, Declan—a powerful and seductive man—tells her the story of her life, but her dreams tell a different tale. They reveal a harrowing world of war, training camps for girls, and an undeniable connection to another man, whom she can’t remember. As Emma's dreams begin to blur with her reality, she must navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty.

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Book details

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date
2014
Print length
384 pages
Language
English
ISBN
9780142181140

Romance

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In a future where women are a rare commodity, Emma fights for freedom while held captive by the love of two men. With her memory wiped clean, she struggles to discern the truth about her past.

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Readers connected to this book most often reflect Psychological Moral Explorer reader archetypes. Their strongest shared genre interests include Literary Fiction, Thriller, Romance, and Historical Fiction. They are commonly drawn to themes such as Seeking Dark Psychological Tension, Exploring The Fractured Self, Understanding Human Nature, and gaming.

About the author

M. D. Waters

M. D. Waters

M.D. WATERS lives with her family in Maryland. When she isn’t snuggling with contractions, abusing her muse, or random dancing, she writes USA Today Bestselling romances as Misty D. Waters. Her first novel, ARCHETYPE, was nominated for a RT Reviewers’ Choice award, on the Texas Library Association’s 2015 Lariat Reading List, listed on Popsugar.com’s The Best Books of 2014, and voted “Best Sex” by the A.V. Club’s Pages Most Likely to Succeed: Our Favorite Books of 2014 (so far). Her other works, ANTITYPE & PROTOTYPE, are available now.
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“A twisty, thought-provoking futuristic tale that unnerves and enthralls.— Family Circle”

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