The Runner: A Donovan Circus Short

by Liz Long

**The Runner is a Donovan Circus short story, taking place after the fifth and final book of the series. Readers will follow a few days in the life of Delia Stavros, Runner and best friend to Lucy Sullivan. Donovan Circus fans will spot a few easter eggs, as well as learn more about Delia’s everyday life, including her romance with Theo Benedict. Too bad her parents don’t approve…**

Delia Stavros could not be happier these days – her circus is safe, her friends are healthy, and she and Theo are more in love than ever. Her only problem? Her parents refuse to approve of their relationship, insisting she must keep with their Greek heritage. She thinks she can put them off a while longer – until a sweet gesture by Theo backfires, bringing both their families to the Donovan Circus grounds. Can they bring their families together for love, or will their families instead pull them apart?

56 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 3, 2018

About the author

Liz Long is a USA Today bestselling author of YA and urban fantasy, most recently The Brighton Duology. She is a magazine editor in Roanoke, VA, and when not writing, can be found drinking happy hour prosecco, attempting hand lettering, or cuddling her dog, Fisher. She is the Director of the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference and the annual Roanoke Author Invasion, as well as a public speaker, covering topics such as self-publishing and magazine writing. To learn more about Liz, including info on her books, plus writing, marketing and social media tips, and writer pep talks, visit her website at lizclong.com.