Book Description:
A DECOY recruited to be a spy.
A PRINCE compelled to become an
assassin.
A SERJAH pressured by an unwanted
crown.
A WORLD covered in shadows.
Mere months ago, Clare was just a
kitchen maid. Now, she is a decoy for Princess Serene and a novice
spy, caught in the royal family's web of secrets. While journeying to
Mortise to finalize the princess’s betrothal to Serjah Desfan,
Clare lives for the stolen moments she has with Bennick, the
bodyguard who is quickly claiming her heart. But when a notorious
assassin is hired to kill her, Clare’s life and the alliance hang
in the balance.
In Ryden, Grayson prepares to leave for
Mortise with his brother, Liam. Their orders are to ignite a war
between their enemies, and Grayson has been tasked with assassinating
Princess Serene. It may cost his soul, but he is ready to comply, as
long as he gets something in return: freedom for Mia, the girl he
loves. But the more time he spends with his brother, the more he
begins to wonder if Liam is what Grayson wishes he had the courage to
be . . . a traitor.
Desfan feels trapped. By his
disapproving council, his impending marriage to a stranger, and the
imminent arrival of enemy princes who may not want the peace they
profess. When a dangerous drug threatens his people, Desfan jumps at
the chance to rely on his swords instead of politics. But his
investigation uncovers more than he bargained for—a plot that may
destroy Mortise from within.
Eyrinthia hovers on the edge of war.
Spies. Rebels. Traitors. All must choose a side.
Excerpt:
Lord
Francin waved toward the door. “Please, take some time to rest. I
have final preparations to make for tonight. A storm is coming in,
which means most of the guests will want a room for the night.” He
shook his bald head as he turned, leaning on his cane as he headed
for the stairs. “Simpering fools,” he muttered under his breath.
Clare
grinned after him, aware of Bennick turning to face her. “I don’t
think I’ve met another nobleman like him.” She glanced up at
Bennick, perfectly aware that they were the only ones left in the
corridor. The warmth in his intent gaze warmed every part of her. “I
don’t think you were paying much attention to his tour, though.”
Bennick’s
eyes remained fixed on her. “You’re right. I barely heard a word
he said.”
Something
low in her gut tightened. Her smile widened and her voice turned
lightly teasing. “That’s a shame.”
Bennick
eased closer. “Oh?”
“You
didn’t hear him mention the private sitting room in this very wing
that no one ever uses?” She shook her head. “A pity.”
His
chin dipped along with his voice. “Well, I may have heard him
mention it, and I admit I was intrigued.”
Heat
spread through her chest. “Did you manage to hear where it is
located?”
“I
admit that I did not.”
“Hmm.
That’s too bad.”
“Ah,
but I trust you were paying attention.”
The
flirtation felt good. Normal. And Clare wanted to embrace it fully.
She grasped his hand, squeezing his fingers. “Luckily for you, I
was
listening, and we have a few moments.” She tugged him down the hall
and he followed without hesitation, the two of them glancing around
to make sure they remained unobserved.
They
slipped into the room at the end of the hall, and Bennick nudged the
door closed with the heel of his boot. The room was dimly lit, since
the drapes were drawn, leaving the sunlight barely peeking around the
edges, but Clare didn’t need to see much to know that they were
actually, truly alone for the first time in weeks, and that Bennick
wanted this moment just as much as she did.
Her
fingers curled in his uniform and she dragged him closer, their
mouths coming together easily in the semi-dark. His hands were also
moving, one curling around her side while the other dragged up her
back until he cradled the back of her head.
Her
fingers lifted to his face, then got lost in his hair and her heart
pounded as her back was somehow pressed against the wall. Had they
moved? Crossed the room? Or was it the door beside her? It didn’t
really matter, especially as Bennick eased closer, until there was no
space between them.
Her
skin hummed and warmth exploded in her chest when he tilted his head,
changing the angle of the kiss. He captured her mouth, taking over
what she had started. His body curved around hers, as if he could not
resist some invisible pull.
They
were both breathing raggedly when he finally dragged his mouth away
from hers. His stubbled jaw rasped against her cheek as he ducked his
head, his lips at her ear, his voice rough with emotion. “That
wasn’t exactly what I thought would happen when I closed the door.”
Her
short laugh was breathless. “What did you think was going to
happen?”
“I
don’t know. I thought maybe we would talk. Sit together. Maybe kiss
a little.”
“Sorry.”
He
leaned back, his eyes serious even though his mouth twitched. “Never
apologize for that.”
Her
hand drifted across his cheek. “Did you want to talk now?”
“Talking
isn’t as enjoyable as what we were just doing.”
Rorie's Review:
Book #3 needs to come out really soon, that's all I've got to say about that.
But not really, because I do actually need to review the book, and I don't think one sentence will cut it, even though that one sentence says quite a bit, I think.
So yeah, I really liked the story. And it definitely ended on a cliff-hangar, which is why #3 needs to hurry up and come out already. These books are not stand-alone. You would be so lost if you tried to start with this book. I was even a bit lost because it's been awhile since I read Royal Decoy. It took me several chapters before I was able to remember what had happened previously and who all the characters were.
This was a story that I didn't want to put down, and kept reading "just one more chapter" because I just needed to know what was going to happen.
There are several editing errors in the book, but that didn't detract from the story too much. I'm already looking forward to finding out what happens in the next book.
Andrea's Review:
Heather Frost does a great job writing an intriguing story. I agree with Rorie about wanting book three to come out soon. There are so many loose ends and I’m very curious to know what will happen with everyone-especially Grayson. His family situation is insane.
I liked each of the pieces of this story, but did find it to be a bit confusing/overwhelming going back and forth and having so many characters.
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Title: Royal Spy
Author: Heather Frost
Publisher: Self-published
Published: May 2021
ISBN: 1734891920
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