Download or read book The Forbidden Queen written by Anne O'Brien and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innocent pawn A kingdom without a king A new dynasty will reign… 1415. The jewel in the French crown, Katherine de Valois, is waiting under lock and key for King Henry V. While he's been slaughtering her kinsmen in Agincourt, Katherine has been praying for marriage to save her from her misery. But the brutal king wants her crown, not her innocent love. For Katherine, England is a lion's den of greed, avarice and mistrust. And when she is widowed at twenty-one, she becomes a prize ripe for the taking—her young son the future monarch, her hand in marriage worth a kingdom. This is a deadly political game, one the dowager queen must learn fast. The players—the Duke of Gloucester, Edmund Beaufort and Owen Tudor—are circling. Who will have her? Who will ruin her? This is the story of Katherine de Valois. "Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists." —Sunday Express "An absolutely gripping tale that is both superbly written and meticulously researched." —The Sun

Download or read book The Forbidden Queen written by Anne O'Brien and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1415: The jewel in the French crown, Katherine de Valois, is waiting under lock and key for King Henry V. While he's been slaughtering her kinsmen in Agincourt, Katherine has been praying for marriage to save her from her misery. But the brutal King is one of war. It is her crown he wants not her innocent love. For Katherine, a pawn in a ruthless political game, England is a lion's den of greed, avarice and mistrust. And when the magnificent King leaves her widowed at twenty-one she is a prize ripe for the taking. Her heart is on her sleeve, her young son the future monarch, and her hand in marriage worth a kingdom. This is a deadly game; one the Dowager Queen must learn fast. The players Duke of Gloucester, Edmund Beaufort and Owen Tudor are circling. Who will have her? Who will stop her? Who will ruin her?

Download or read book Forbidden Queen written by R J Vickers and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her power is forbidden. But she's next in line for the throne. When Princess Kalleah is born with a forbidden magic power, her mother takes her into hiding to keep her safe. Now, at eighteen, she is back to claim her throne. People with Kalleah's deadly power aren't allowed into the city of Baylore, let alone the palace. If she is to rule, her people will need to overcome centuries of prejudice against the forbidden races. But the timing for her return could not be worse. Baylore was once a haven for the magic races that were persecuted and killed in other lands. Now, a small but dangerous group calling themselves Truthbringers have stirred up public sentiment against all magic--not just the forbidden races. If Kalleah can't claim her rightful place on the throne, the once-peaceful city of Baylore will fall to chaos. Hatred and bigotry threaten to overthrow everything Baylore once stood for. But as she seeks support in her bid for the throne, she faces enemies at every turn. Can Kalleah win the throne and hold Baylore together? Or have the Truthbringers already sown the seeds of discontent too deep?

Download or read book Sheikh s Forbidden Queen written by Lynne Graham and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zarif's Convenient Queen – Lynne Graham Once, Ella Gilchrist had the gall to turn down playboy prince Zarif al–Rastani's proposal. To ensure peace in his country Zarif must now marry, so when Ella returns begging for his help he'll give it...on one condition. Three years ago Zarif broke Ella's heart when he declared he could never love her. But if she is to rescue her family from imminent ruin, she must agree to a year of marriage...on his arm and in his bed! Gambling With The Crown – Lynn Raye Harris The crown of Kyr holds no appeal for pleasure–seeking Sheikh Kadir al–Hassan – so he decides to return home with a bride so unsuitable, no one will want him to be king! Long–suffering assistant Emily Bryant is the most invisible person in Kadir's high–octane life – until she's promoted to royal bride. Sealing their marriage bargain with a scorching kiss leaves Kadir craving more. Now Kadir must decide what's really at stake – his royal duty, or Emily! More Precious Than A Crown – Carol Marinelli Desert prince Zahid once walked away from Trinity Foster. As heir to the kingdom of Ishla, duty required he return home, but even the heat of the desert was unable to burn away memories of their scorching kiss... A chance encounter results in one earth–shattering night. As painful truths of the past are revealed, Zahid realises that Trinity needs his protection. His only option is to bring her back to Ishla, even though she's strictly forbidden!

Download or read book Forbidden Queens written by C R Jane and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-12-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eva Taylor is a queen...or at least she's been told she's one. From the first moment that she's woken up by the captivating and mysterious Prince Aiden, Eva knows things are more than what they seem. As he helps her to discover long locked away powers, strange dreams plague her new world. Who is Prince Aiden, and why do unusual, but familiar voices haunt her every time he gets too close? Will Eva uncover her past before it's too late, and will her forgotten loves Damon, Mason, and Beckham ever find her? There's a reason she was once called a forbidden queen.... Book 4 of the international bestselling Fated Wings Series. First Impressions Forgotten Specters The Fallen One (a Fated Wings Novella) Forbidden Queens Faded Realms Faithless Dreams Fabled Kingdoms Forever Hearts

Download or read book Innocent Queen written by R J Vickers and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-26 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She is Baylore's most hated queen. And her fight has just begun. When Queen Kalleah takes the throne, she must win the trust of her people if she is to save Baylore from civil war. But the anti-magic group calling themselves Truthbringers are gathering more followers than ever. Kalleah tries courting her people's favor with feasts and dances and universally popular laws, but none of it helps. Then a dead body is found in the city, and it looks very much like the murderer is someone with Kalleah's forbidden power. Someone is trying to frame her. The political climate in Baylore gets messier and messier as Kalleah tries to prove her innocence-and in the meantime, more signs point toward her guilt. When riots break out and the palace itself is threatened, Kalleah must resort to desperate measures to ensure the safety of her country. Can Kalleah overthrow the Truthbringers before they seize Baylore? Or is it too late?

Download or read book The Bad Queen written by Carolyn Meyer and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2010-04-12 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dizzying rise and horrific downfall of the last queen of France from the New York Times bestselling author of Duchessina. From the moment she was betrothed to the dauphin of France at age fourteen, perfection was demanded of Marie-Antoinette. Desperate for affection and subjected to constant scrutiny, this spirited young woman can’t help but want to let loose with elaborate parties, scandalous fashions, and even a forbidden love affair. Meanwhile, the peasants of France are suffering from increasing poverty and becoming outraged. They want to make the queen pay for her reckless extravagance—with her life. Includes historical notes, an author’s note, and bibliography “Historical-fiction fans will be swept up in the cruel fates of the monarchs and political forces, particularly as the drama escalates into horror.”—Booklist “Beautifully written from the point of view of Marie-Antoinette, and then from the point of view of her daughter, this is fascinating book that fans of historical fiction will find captivating.”—Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Reviews “This novel about the ill-fated queen covers her life from age 13 when, as an Austrian princess, she prepares to marry the French dauphin to her death by guillotine in 1793 . . . Meyer writes in a lighthearted, casual style, vividly portraying the historical era and aptly defining unfamiliar vocabulary.”—School Library Journal

Download or read book Renegade Queen written by R J Vickers and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's lost everything-her throne, her home, and nearly her life. But her people still need her. When Kalleah flees for her life, leaving the throne to her enemy, she's not about to go into hiding. Her country is in trouble. Itrea's oldest enemy is back, poised to conquer the country that long defied them, and no one else realizes it. Unless Kalleah can raise an army of her own, her country will be taken without a fight. Larkhaven is where she will bide her time and gather support-but the coastal city is not the safe retreat she expects. Enemies have overrun Larkhaven, and they are silencing all who speak out against them. If Kalleah is to save her country, she must start with reclaiming Larkhaven. But her time is running out. Enemy reinforcements are on their way, and as soon as they arrive, the city is lost. War is coming, and Itrea is poised to fall. The chances of success are too slim-Kalleah's people are badly outnumbered and untrained. But Kalleah will not give up without a fight.

Download or read book A Daughter s Curse written by C. J. Davidson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Brisnay discovers that she is a part of a fantasy world and meets Nickolaus, her miserable life takes a turn for the better. A world where anything is possible becomes her refuge and sparks fly between her and Nickolaus. Just when she thinks she knows everything about the realm she was thrust into, she uncovers shocking truths that rattle her to the core. Betrayal. Hate. Envy. Deceit. Vengeance. Retribution. These are some of the things that Brisnay must face to fight a powerful, unknown enemy who is out to destroy her and strip her of the powers she's rightfully inherited. Brisnay realizes that she has no choice but to take a stand and must get revenge by fighting for the right to love.

Download or read book Usurper Queen written by R J Vickers and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baylore has fallen into enemy hands. And the deadliest army in the world is on its way to Itrea. Time is running out when Kalleah sets out to reclaim Baylore with an army of her own. But after a long march back, she arrives to find the city gates closed. No strangers are allowed in, and armed guards patrol the perimeter. Kalleah's forces are not strong enough to storm Baylore, but with winter setting in, they can't camp outside the city forever. She must devise a new plan to sneak her way past the guard. Yet that plan endangers her own citizens. As Kalleah pushes her forces toward victory at all costs, she begins to lose the support of her friends. Kalleah knows her people will suffer at the hands of her enemy, but has she gone too far in the attempt to save Itrea?

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Download or read book Magician Queen written by R J Vickers and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time is running out. The longer it takes Kalleah to regain power, the more innocent lives will be lost. Although she has reclaimed Baylore Palace, Queen Kalleah still does not hold power over the capital. Her rival has set up a second court, and Truthbringers rule the streets. They have already begun taking drastic action against the magic races. If Kalleah cannot round up the Truthbringers before the Whitish army arrives, her city is lost. The magic races will be slaughtered. Her forces are already outnumbered. To defeat the Truthbringers, Kalleah must use the only advantage her side has: magic. But if she does, she risks tearing her country apart.

Download or read book Warrior Queen written by R J Vickers and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baylore is under siege, with no help on the way. Queen Kalleah's time is running out. Kalleah has seized control of Baylore just in time for the full might of the Whitish army to arrive at the gates. Her own forces are badly outnumbered and untrained. With attacks whittling away Baylore's defenses and supplies running low, Kalleah has to look outside the city for help. But she has no allies to count on. When pleas for reinforcements are met with silence, Kalleah must turn to the only hope remaining-the strange and deadly magic of the Wandering Woods. To visit the Wandering Woods could mean death. But Kalleah is willing to risk everything for her people. Can she gather allies strong enough to protect Baylore? Or will her people be forced to face the world's greatest army alone? Don't miss the explosive end to the Forbidden Queen series.

Download or read book The Queen A Wicked Novella written by Jennifer L. Armentrout and published by 1001 Dark Nights Press. This book was released on 2020-10-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the next installment in her Wicked series. The King must have his Queen.... Bestowed the forbidden Summer’s Kiss by the King of the Summer fae, Brighton Jussier is no longer just human. What she is, what she will become, no one knows for sure, but that isn’t her biggest concern at the moment. Now Caden, the King, refuses to let her go, even at the cost of his Court. When the doorway to the Otherworld is breached, both Brighton and Caden must do the unthinkable—not just to survive themselves, but also to save mankind from the evil that threatens the world. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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