Following the death of her father and fiance following the invasion of the kingdom of Irina. Lyanna will be claimed by King Keiran as his slave and a spoil of war. The last thing that Lyanna expects is the forbidden connection she would begin to feel for her captor. But soon Keiran will be forced to make a choice between saving the woman he loves or betraying all he has ever known.
Parnethia is the continent in which the story takes place it's a vast and diverse and rich continent filled with scorching deserts to lush and fertile farmlands and treacherous seas and was the home of five kingdoms.
The Five Kingdoms that make up the continent of Parnethia are Irina, Nirnunia, Lumar, Elantris and Drakonia
Irina is the smallest and the fifth richest of the five kingdoms thanks to their strategic possession at the mouth of the great midland river which was the main and largest waterway of trade on the continent. Irina is a kingdom of beauty and knowledge and was widely regarded as the most beautiful of the five realms.
They are ruled by King Alfred and his wife Queen Erica they currently have two children Princess Liana and Prince Philip.
Nirnunia more commonly called the kingdom of the farmers was the second largest of the five kingdoms in landmass. It's a kingdom filled with fertile farmlands and forests for timber this was the third richest of the kingdoms only barely beating out Lumar for the position of second place. While not wildly known as a military powerhouse they boast some of the best archers in the world equipped with the powerful dark oak wood bow.
Currently ruled by Queen Ingrid and her lord consort Lord Edward of house of Haren they currently have two children princess Serena and Kiara.
Lumar was the third largest of the five kingdoms it was the second richest of the five kingdoms thanks to gold and silver mines. A proud and mighty kingdom sitting on the mountainous side of the continent.
It was ruled by King Valdr they were the natural enemies of the kingdom of Irina over many issues but the main one was a failed marriage that resulted in the death of a Lumerian princess years ago. The kingdoms of Irina and Lunar have been enemies ever since. While direct conflict has stopped.
The relationship between the two remains tense to this day. They currently boast one of the strongest armies on the continent.
Elantris is the fourth largest kingdom and is situated on the coast of the continent. They are a people who spend most of their time on the waters and are widely regarded as the most skilled seafarers on the continent. While they might not be a traditional land power. They currently have the most powerful navy of any of the five kingdoms only their northern neighbour the Kingdom Drakonia can match their naval prowess.
They are currently ruled by seven noble families that took over after launching a coup against the royal family centuries ago.
Drakonia or the Kingdom of the Dragon is the largest, the richest and the most powerful of the five kingdoms, while it may be the youngest of the five kingdoms it more than makes up for it with its size and military prowess.
Home to the mysterious dragon lords these once revered figures once brought both awe and envy but since their downfall after the black water rebellion that led to the death of all known dragons. But despite this, the ruling family the royal family the Rhy's still managed to hold onto power despite the loss of their dragons and have been doing so for over 1000 years
Drakonia is a vast land of varying diversity from both inactive and active volcanoes, to lush farmlands and forests but their most precious resources and their main source of wealth are precious gems and dragon glass that can be found near volcanos.
But also from their iron mining and steel production that not only gets sold but also to equip the most powerful army on the continent only the threat that this army poses keeps the Jalathyan empire from invading and assimilating the rich and fertile continent into their vast empire.
Although their power has declined greatly after the last dragon and flame wielder perished during the rebellion. But despite this they are still feared by the other kingdoms and rightly so for they are a warlike people and have Invaded the rest of the continent many times before and have taken from much from the other kingdoms.
The kingdom of Drakonia is ruled by King Andus the cruel. He currently has two sons Prince Xander and Leon. And a secret bastard son Prince Keiran.
So that a general idea of the setting that the book takes place in until next time.
After visiting the vibrant city of new Orleans after recieving numerous strange dreams and visions to find answers, Leila is soon attacked by a mysterious creature but is soon saved by a handsome stranger. But as a string of ritualistic murders soon begun shaking thr city to its very core they'll have to race against time to stop the mysterious killer all the while trying to learn more about Leila's true identity.
In a world ravaged by a viral outbreak decades ago. Katie's seemingly normal and sheltered life as the daughter of high ranking aristocrat all comes crashing down when the relentless undead destroys her home. After escaping, she's forced to join a group of raiders all the while hiding her true identity all the while fighting to learn and survive while resisting the forbidden attraction she feels for the groups leader follow her journey from a privileged rich and sheltered girl into a harnded survivor.
Beware of the dark forest and the fea for these powerful immortal beings view mortals as nothing but playthings for their own entertainment. But for Leila it wasn't that simple. After she's claimed by the ruler of the moon court. A being who's dark beauty and lethal power are only whispered about. But will being claimed by him mean her downfall or will it reveal secrets that could change everything.
When the Ardonian royal family is targeted by the terrorist organization, The Scarlet Hand Rising, CIA agent Lyana Rose is assigned to protect the notorious Ardonian Prince now living in exile in the united states.Thoren Rhys.As she struggles to keep him safe, she must also navigate her growing attraction to the prince, whose notorious reputation hides a complex and vulnerable soul. As they work together to uncover the truth behind the attack, they unravel a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the royal family and the kingdom. With danger closing in and their loyalties tested, Lyana and Thoren must confront their own demons and learn to trust each other.
Kaiden's life has never been easy, he lived as a son-in-law to the Wilson family where he was treated as nothing but a slave. He was shamed and ridiculed daily by everyone he meets, but after catching his wife cheating he decided to end it all. He decide it was finally time to embrace his true identity and show everyone who rediculed him his true self and to show everyone the god that had been living amongst them.
When billionaire mogul Alexander Steele hires an escort as a date for his sister's wedding, he knows he's taking a risk. But he won't be taking the escort's clothes off. He just wants a date--not a girlfriend. Not a relationship. No strings. No ties. No games. No sex. Kayla Milford became a high-end escort to help her critically ill mother. Alexander Steele is the client of her dreams--he's offering to pay her more money than she's ever made before. But Alexander is...difficult. He's gorgeous, cold and distant. But so very human. Determined to complete her assignment and collect the money, but when she ends up in his bed. she quickly learns that his true sexual activities will push both the boundaries of pleasure and pain.
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
She went to a club with her friends to drink for the first time after finishing her third-year examinations. Gabriella was a 21-year-old virgin who had never kissed anybody before. She met a stranger at a club, accompanied him to a hotel, had her first kiss, and lost her virginity. She enjoyed herself. When she awoke the next morning, the man was gone, He left. She found out she was pregnant a few months later. She continued to go to the hotel in the hopes of running into the man, but after four months, she gave up. He abandoned her, leaving her to face the situation alone. She dropped out of university to raise her son. She returned to school a year later to complete her studies and get her degree. She then saw the person she had slept with on TV and realized he was now engaged, as well as the fact that he was the well-known multi-billionaire Javier Hills. What would his grandma do when she finds a boy who looks just like her grandson?
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
When they met again, Jason cast aside his paranoia and pride, warmly embracing Chelsey. "Please, come back to me?" For three years, she had been his secretary by day and his companion by night. Chelsey had always complied with his requests, like an obedient pet. However, when Jason declared his plans to marry another, she chose to stop loving him and to let go. But life took unexpected turns. His unyielding pursuit, her pregnancy, and her mother's greed gradually pushed her to the brink. Eventually, she endured tremendous suffering. Five years later, when she returned, she was no longer the woman she once was. Yet he had spiraled into five years of chaos.
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.