A desperate alliance. A struggle for survival. And a marriage of convenience with an epic twist of fate come together in Jeffe Kennedy's The Fiery Crown. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, the lush romantic fantasy world of the Forgotten Empires series will sweep you away.
WILL THEIR LOVE STAND THE TEST OF TIME
Queen Euthalia has reigned over her island kingdom of Calanthe with determination, grace, and her magical, undying orchid ring. After she defied an empire to wed Conrí, the former Crown Prince of Oriel—a man of disgraced origins with vengeance in his heart—Lia expected the wizard's prophecy to come true: Claim the hand that wears the ring and the empire falls. But Lia's dangerous bid to save her realm doesn't lead to immediate victory. Instead, destiny hurls her and Conrí towards a future neither could predict...
OR TEAR THEIR WHOLE WORLD APART?
Con has never healed after the death of his family and destruction of his kingdom—he's been carefully plotting his revenge against his greatest enemy, Emperor Anure, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. When Lia's spies gather intelligence suggesting that Anure is planning an attack against Calanthe, Con faces an agonizing choice: Can he sacrifice Lia and all she holds dear to destroy the empire? Or does his true loyalty exist in the arms of his beguiling, passionate wife—'til death do they part?
The Forgotten Empire series is:
"Captivating...engrossing." —Romance Reviews Today
"Sensual fantasy romance you won't want to miss!"—Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles
"Action-packed...sexy...highly recommend."—Harlequin Junkie (Top Pick)
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781250194343
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781250194343
- File size: 2407 KB
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- English
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May 1, 2020
Queen Euthalia and Conr� have married, thwarting the emperor and taking the next step toward fulfilling the prophecy. Unfortunately for Lia, this ensures her country will now be under attack. She and Con are plenty compatible in the bedroom, but they struggle to agree about much of anything else. Con knows Lia is hiding secrets about her country, her ties to it, and her own true nature. The fate of Lia's people rests on Lia's keeping this knowledge from being exploited, and she's convinced Con only cares for his revenge for past harms. But the emperor is arriving, and the only chance to overthrow him is an ambitious ploy that uses Lia as bait. Con knows the risk is high, and despite his growing dread believes it's worth it. VERDICT Kennedy's second in the "Forgotten Empires" trilogy (after The Orchid Throne) does an excellent job of setting the stage for the conclusion. Lia and Con's move from enemies to lovers to partners is rocky but dynamic, and readers will be fascinated by the secrets revealed.--Kellie Tilton, Univ. of Cincinnati, Blue Ash
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