Heart of the Dragon's Realm
A Fantasy Romance Novel
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Publisher Description
Princess Kimri is used to betrayal. Her brother sold her to a king in exchange for swords to defend his lands. King Tathan's reputation is as fierce as that of his mountain kingdom—where dragons are said to guard the castle walls—but the realms are unstable enough without angering the mountain-king, so Kimri reluctantly agrees to the union.
When she arrives in Helsmont, the king promises her a year of courtship before marrying—or parting ways. Before long, Kimri thinks she may find comfort, and perhaps eventually love, with the stoic king.
But the realms are more unsettled than Kimri realizes, and she soon finds herself caught in the middle of a war between the kingdoms. Can she count on her betrothed to take her side? Or will his loyalty to his kingdom come before his loyalty to her?
50,000 words
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The latest fantasy romance from Lee (Sea Gifts) is a sweet and ably told, if largely predictable, tale of a princess dealing with romance and politics. Princess Kimri of Anagard, a stereotypical spunky tomboy who loves riding and fighting and hates reading and sewing, is sold by her brother to be the bride of the mountain king of Helsmont. She is less than pleased, but Helsmont has many customs that suit her, including a one-year engagement period that provides ample opportunity for her to practice swordplay, and there are intriguing rumors of a dragon guarding the land. She also gradually falls in love with Tathan, her betrothed. Complications ensue due to the constant state of war between Anagard and neighboring Kenasgate, and Helsmont is inevitably drawn into the mix. Lee creates a large and distinctive cast of characters, including guards, bakers, and prisoners, who help flesh out the predictable story and add difficulties beyond the clich s.
