The Sinuous Bargain of a Cowardly Prince: The Shadowed Throne Chronicles, #1($24.99Value)

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A medium-paced introspective romantic fantasy perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom and The Song of the Marked She was his chance for redemption. He was her key to freedom. Prince Ramiel Faundor is a bastard. His entire existence is the second best-kept secret in a kingdom built on blurred lines. But when his dragon-slaying brother dies in battle, Ramiel must stand in his place in the kingdom’s coronation duel. There’s just one problem: thanks to the king’s intimidation, no noble or soldier dares to train him. Ether Malaphon is a cutthroat elven warrior. Her hatred for humanity is etched into her soul, second only to her resentment for the fairies who killed her parents. Her world unravels when she’s dragged from her village to be sacrificed to a long-dead monarch. But fate intervenes when a certain desperate prince strikes a bargain that might save her life. If he rescues her, she must agree to train him for his duel. As time runs out and enemies close in, Ramiel and Ether must navigate dark curses, buried secrets, and a history determined to repeat itself. But in a kingdom shaped by betrayal, victory may come at the ultimate cost. "A classically original and deftly crafted epic of sword and sorcery, "The Sinuous Bargain of a Cowardly Prince" by Kayliani Shi is Book 1 in the author's new 'The Shadowed Throne Chronicles' series that ably blends heroic fantasy and adventure with romance and suspense. The character and narrative driven story telling style of Kayliani Shi lifts her fantasy novel to an impressive level of literary excellence and will leave her readers looking eagerly toward the next volume in the series continuing the adventures of Prince Faundor and the elven warrior Ether Malaphon." -Midwest Book Review Kayliani Shi is an avid reader, artist, and writer. Raised in northern Idaho, she now lives in Michigan with her husband, daughter, two cats, and dog. When not huddled in a blanket writing, Kayliani enjoys taking walks in the sun, visiting local cafés, and listening to her favorite J-ROCK band, Official Hige Dandism. You can find more about Kayliani at kaylianishipr.com.