Danielle L. Jensen is a USA Today bestselling author renowned for her captivating fantasy novels. Her work often explores complex themes and intricate world-building, drawing readers into immersive narratives. She is known for crafting compelling characters and epic story arcs that resonate deeply with audiences.
Lara, bývalá královna Ithicany, musela kvůli své zradě uprchnout do vyhnanství a teď jen provinile přihlíží tomu, jak její otec cupuje Ithicanu na kusy. Potom však Aren, její manžel, upadne do zajetí, a Lara už nemůže dál stát stranou, třebaže o její pomoc nikdo nestojí. Ví totiž, proč otec drží Arena naživu – používá ho jakonávnadu na svou zrádnou dceru. A ona mu na ni velice ráda skočí. Lara se vrací do Ithicany s plánem na osvobození nejen Arena, ale celého mostního království.
Dvě věci ví princezna Lara naprosto jistě. Zaprvé, že král Aren je její úhlavní nepřítel. A zadruhé, že to bude ona, kdo ho srazí na kolena. Proto ochotně přistoupí na dohodnutý sňatek, který má znepřáteleným královstvím přinést mír. Lara ale mír na srdci nemá. Naopak je odhodlaná udělat cokoli, aby Arenovo království oslabila zevnitř a spolu s ním přinesla zkázu i samotnému králi.Čím víc se však dozvídá o svém novém domově a o válce o most, jež v bouřemi zmítaném světě zuří, tím víc začíná pochybovat o tom, jestli sama stojí na straně dobra, nebo patří k těm zlým. A když se její city k Arenovi promění z ledové nenávisti v prudkou vášeň, ocitne se Lara před nelehkou volbou. Které království zachrání… a které zničí?
Set in a Norse-inspired world, a shield maiden, favored by the gods, strives to unite her nation against a power-hungry king. As she navigates the complexities of leadership and loyalty, she finds herself torn between her duty and her burgeoning feelings for the king's passionate son. This fantasy romance weaves themes of love, ambition, and destiny, showcasing the heroine's internal and external battles in a richly crafted universe.
In a world where defiance is met with severe consequences, the struggle for freedom takes center stage. Characters must navigate a treacherous landscape where loyalty is paramount and betrayal leads to fatal repercussions. As they grapple with the oppressive regime, themes of courage and sacrifice emerge, highlighting the high stakes of rebellion. The narrative explores the moral dilemmas faced by those who dare to challenge authority, making for a gripping tale of survival and resistance.
Newly crowned as king of Maridrina, Keris watches powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is exposed. He knows there is only one way to save her when she is imprisoned by the Empress- to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed. Zarrah, held captive on the dreaded Devil's Island, faces two choices- prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die a traitor. But dare Zarrah seek a third path- a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with a destiny she must fight to claim. Facing impossible odds, Keris and Zarrah must somehow find their way back to each other, before it's too late . . .
Eine entschlossene Heldin, die alles zu verlieren droht: ihr Königreich, die Liebe und die letzte Hoffnung Danielle L. Jensen begeistert Fans von Sarah J. Maas & Jennifer Estep mit ihrer Enemies-to-Lovers Romantasy und stürmischem Karibik-Setting. Im zweiten Teil der TikTok-Sensation sitzt die Wunde des Verrats tief. Macht euch breit für jede Menge Kampfgeist, anziehende Blicke und schwerwiegende Entscheidungen. Doch was, wenn das Herz allein nicht reicht, um den richtigen Weg zu weisen? Lara hat die Intrigen ihres Vaters zu spät erkannt. Durch ihren Verrat konnte er das Bridge Kingdom einnehmen und hat nun die Kontrolle über alle anderen Reiche. Lara wurde verbannt und darf nie wieder ins Bridge Kingdom zurückkehren – sonst droht ihr der Tod. Doch dann wird Aren von ihrem Vater gefangen genommen. Lara ist fest entschlossen, Aren zu retten. Doch der Kampf um das Bridge Kingdom wird mit aller Brutalität geführt. Und während alle, die sie liebt, in tödlicher Gefahr schweben, muss Lara entscheiden, für wen sie kämpft: Aren, ihr Königreich oder sich selbst. » Lauf nicht, sondern renn in die Buchhandlung, um dieses Buch zu kaufen! « Jennifer L. Armentrout » Eine epische und actionreiche Geschichte um Liebe, Rache und Verrat. « Jennifer Estep » Exzellent geplottet, bewegend, und einfach unmöglich aus der Hand zu legen … Ich habe jedes Wort geliebt. « Sarah J. Maas #TikTok made me buy it Band 1: Bridge Kingdom - Der Schwur der Spionin Band 2: Bridge Kingdom - Der Verrat der Königin
The witch is dead, the curse is broken, and the trolls are free of their mountain prison. Cécile and Tristan have accomplished all it was foretold they would, but their greatest challenge remains: defeating the evil they have unleashed. Because now the trolls are not the only creatures now free to walk the world.
She was raised as a soldier. And as an heir to an empire. If Zarrah knows anything, it is that the Veliant family murdered her mother and that vengeance will be hers. The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has devastated Zarrah's people. She is determined to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces and kill their leader, the Veliant prince. But after a chance encounter with a handsome Maridrinian, Zarrah must question whether justice is truly hers to take. And she Zarrah must decide... war or peace?
With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her.While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart.As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate:Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?