Betrayal lies cloaked in shadow.
Seventeen year old Ryleigh Donnovan is certain her life is cursed. Nothing ever goes smoothly, and her first job interview is no exception. An earthquake rocks the building, sending Ryleigh on a frantic search for her younger sister, a search which lands her in the hospital. Terrified they’ll push her for answers she can’t afford to give, Ryleigh flees with a mysterious stranger.
Jackson Maynard is about to be ordained as a Death Dealer, a warrior for the Kingdom of Cymmera, but first he must pass one more test. When he fails to acquire the human girl the prophet has chosen, he’s forced to stand trial for treason. Banished from his realm, he seeks out the girl from the vision, Ryleigh Donnovan, and together they embark on a journey to save his dying kingdom.
Seventeen year old Ryleigh Donnovan is certain her life is cursed. Nothing ever goes smoothly, and her first job interview is no exception. An earthquake rocks the building, sending Ryleigh on a frantic search for her younger sister, a search which lands her in the hospital. Terrified they’ll push her for answers she can’t afford to give, Ryleigh flees with a mysterious stranger.
Jackson Maynard is about to be ordained as a Death Dealer, a warrior for the Kingdom of Cymmera, but first he must pass one more test. When he fails to acquire the human girl the prophet has chosen, he’s forced to stand trial for treason. Banished from his realm, he seeks out the girl from the vision, Ryleigh Donnovan, and together they embark on a journey to save his dying kingdom.
Advance Praise for Reluctant Prince
"A gorgeously wrought fantasy realm with a heroine who will make you cheer!"
~Wendy Higgins, NYT and USA Today bestselling author of the Sweet Eviltrilogy.
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Excerpt
“Your Highness, sir.” Jackson
lowered to one knee, folded his hands over the other knee, and bowed his head
in the traditional greeting for the king.
“Stand.”
Jackson stood. He would offer no
explanation before one was demanded of him. He would show no weakness. A bead
of sweat ran down his back. Well, there was nothing he could do about that. At
least it wasn’t visible to the other two men. He would show no outward signs of
distress.
“Explain,” the king bellowed.
Jackson jumped. So much for not
showing weakness. “Sir.” Damn, damn, damn. Oh well, when in doubt go with
honesty. “I have no excuse, sir.” He forced his head to remain high, his gaze
to hold the king’s.
The king’s scowl deepened. “Were you
unable to find the girl?” His father’s gaze flicked to Kai before he returned
his full scrutiny to his disobedient son.
“No, sir. I found her.” Jackson
finally gave in and swallowed the lump of fear. It was either that or gag on
it.
“Then where is she?”
“I don’t know, sir.”
“Are you being purposefully evasive?”
Weaker men had wilted under the stare the old man pinned him with.
Jackson held tight. He wasn’t sure
exactly what was going on, but he had always trusted his instincts, and he
would do so again now. He pulled his back even straighter, lifted his chin a little
in defiance. “No, sir.” He met Kai’s frown of disapproval while he addressed
his father. “Permission to speak with you in private, King Maynard?”
“You know that’s not possible.”
Author Bio
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Dani-Lyn Alexander lives on Long Island with her husband, three kids and three dogs. She loves spending time with her family, at the beach, the playground, or just about anywhere. In her spare time, which is rare, she enjoys reading and shopping—especially in book stores. Some of her favorite things include; Bernese Mountain Dogs, musicals, bubble baths and soft blankets. She’s an incurable insomniac and has an addiction to chocolate.
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